Who is Adelayo Adedayo?
Adelayo Adedayo is a British actress of Nigerian origin. She is best known for her role in the British sitcom “Some Girls” and more recently as Dionne Ofori in the Netflix series “Supacell”.
Adelayo Adedayo has garnered global recognition for her portrayal of Dionne – the partner of the lead character Michael (played by Tosin Cole) – in the superhero series “Supacell”. Some of her other popular TV series include “The Responder” and “Skins”, where she plays a minor role as Andrea Babajide.
Adelayo Adedayo was born to Nigerian parents on December 18, 1988, in Dagenham, London. The “Supacell” actress is 35 years old as of July, 2024.
About Adelayo Adedayo’s origin
Actress Adelayo Adedayo is originally from Yoruba, Nigeria. Her exact hometown or state of origin remains unclear, although unofficial reports say she may be from Ekiti or Ondo State. However, the actress was born and raised in Dagenham, London.
About Adelayo Adedayo’s parents
Adelayo Adedayo’s parents are Yoruba Nigerians who immigrated to London. According to reports gathered by DNB Stories Africa, Adelayo Adedayo’s mother initially wanted her to become a lawyer. However, the actress has revealed that her parents are still very supportive of her career as an actress.
In June 2024, Adelayo shared with City A.M. what it felt like growing up in a Nigerian family based in London:
“My mum cooked in my household – she’s very, very good. I come from a Nigerian family and my cousins would go to my mum’s house just for jollof rice. Even when they see me today they’re like, ‘Do you have any of your mum’s jollof?’ Even if I had some I’d say no: I have to ration it! It’s legendary in my family.”
About Adelayo Adedayo’s siblings
Adelayo Adedayo reportedly has a sister named Bisola Arowolo. However, details about her sister or other siblings are currently scarce in the media.
Adelayo Adedayo’s wiki profile
| Full name | Adelayo Adedayo |
| Origin | Yoruba, Nigeria |
| Date of birth | December 18, 1988 |
| Age | 35 years old |
| Place of birth | Dagenham, London |
| Marital status | Single |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Net worth | $2 million (estimated) |
| @adelayoadedayo |
How Adelayo Adedayo started her career
At age 18, Adelayo Adedayo started her acting career by enrolling at the Identity School of Acting in London. At the time, she was studying law at Brunel University.
Adelayo soon joined the drama school agency, which set her up with acting gigs. Her debut role was in the 2011 thriller film “Sket”. However, she landed her first lead role as Viva Bennett in the BBC Three sitcom “Some Girls”, which she says made her drop out of law school.
About Adelayo Adedayo’s marriage and husband
As of July 2024, Adelayo Adedayo is unmarried and has no husband. While Adelayo is not married yet, she was romantically linked to actor Kadiff Kirwan in the past. However, it turns out that Kadiff is gay, and the two actors have only been just friends.
List of Adelayo Adedayo’s boyfriends and past relationships
Adelayo Adedayo does not have any known boyfriend or partner as of the time of publishing this article. In fact, the “Supacell” actress is reportedly single. If Adedayo has a boyfriend, she has succeeded in keeping their relationship away from the media.
Is Tosin Cole and Adelayo Adedayo dating in real life?
Despite their on-screen chemistry in Netflix’s “Supacell”, Tosin Cole (Michael Lasaki) and Adelayo Adedayo (Dionne Ofori) are not partners in real life.
Their convincing romance in the series has sparked dating rumours, but the duo haven’t confirmed a romantic relationship yet. In a recent interview, Adelayo and Tosin admitted that they have been good friends for a long time.
The “Supacell” couple shared with The News Movement in June 2024:
“We have known each other for a really long time – for years. It was really lovely to come on set and just work with your friend…”
About Adelayo Adedayo’s kids
Adelayo Adedayo does not have any children as of the time of writing. So far, the British actress has not publicly shared her plans regarding raising kids in the future.
