Who is Damola Olatunji?
Damola Olatunji is a Nigerian actor, film director, and producer. He is famous for his work in Yoruba indigenous movies such as “Eri Ife,” “Restitute,” “Ogeere,” and “Ibanilorukoje.” Olatunji has worked alongside legendary Yoruba actors including, Femi Adebayo, Adunni Ade, Odunlade Adekola, and Yomi Fash-Lanso.
According to reports, Damola Olatunji was born on February 2, 1980, in Edo-Agbo, Osun State, Nigeria. The Yoruba actor is 44 years old as of 2024.
About Damola Olatunji’s parents
Damola Olatunji’s mother is Prophetess Ajibola Anike Olatunji, JP. She is a prophetess and a former fashion designer. Damola shared with The Sun in 2017 that his father was a civil servant. Further details about Damola Olatunji’s parents are currently scarce in the media.
About Damola Olatunji’s siblings
Damola Olatunji has three siblings. His older brother, Tunde Lekan Olatunji, is a financial expert and an author. However, details about the Yoruba actor’s other siblings are currently scarce.
About Damola Olatunji’s marriage and wife
As of the time of publishing this article, Damola Olatunji is separated and has no wife. The Yoruba actor was previously in a relationship with his long-term fiancée, Bukola Awoyemi “Arugba”. He was also formerly married to his ex-wife, Raliat Abiodun-Olatunji. Although Damola and Raliat are reportedly not legally divorced yet, they have been separated since 2014.
List of women Damola Olatunji has dated
Here is a full list of all the women Damola Olatunji has been romantically linked to:
- Damola Olatunji and Raliat Abiodun got married in 2013 and were separated after a few months.
- It was reported in 2021 that Damola Olatunji and Olajumoke got married. However, the wedding pictures that went viral turned out to be from a movie scene.
- Damola Olatunji and Bukola Arugba were engaged and lived together as a couple for almost a decade (2014-2023).
- Damola Olatunji and Wunmi Ajiboye are allegedly dating as of 2024. However, these rumors remain unconfirmed.
About Damola Olatunji’s wife – Raliat Abiodun
Damola Olatunji’s ex-wife, Raliat Abiodun, is a UK-based Nigerian woman. Damola Olatunji and Raliat Abiodun tied the knot in April 2013, at the Ikoyi registry in Lagos, Nigeria. Sadly, their marriage fell apart before their first anniversary due to Damola’s alleged infidelity. Raliat claimed that the actor cheated on her with Yoruba actress Bukola Arugba during their marriage.
It was reported that Raliat Abiodun had returned to the UK to help Olatunji obtain a visa, only to discover that he was having an affair with Arugba. Despite being separated since 2014, Raliat has allegedly refused to grant Damola Olatunji a divorce, leaving them still legally married. Meanwhile, she has since remarried and is reportedly based in the UK with her husband and kids.
About Damola Olatunji’s marriage to Bukola Arugba
Damola Olatunji and Bukola Awoyemi Arugba were first linked around 2014 after reports of their alleged extramarital affair went viral. However, Damola has since refuted these claims, stating that he started dating Bukola after he and his wife Raliat had separated.
The “Eri Ife” actor and Awoyemi had a private introduction ceremony and welcomed their twins on January 3, 2015. Although Damola Olatunji and Bukola Arugba were together for almost a decade, they were never married.
Bukola Awoyemi, also known as Bukola Arugba, is a Nigerian actress and filmmaker. She is famous for her roles in movies such as “Arugba,” “Pero,” and “Oba Bi Olorun.” According to reports, Damola Olatunji’s ex-fiancée was born on December 19, 1988, in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Bukola Arugba is reportedly 35 years old as of August 2024.
About Damola Olatunji and Bukola Arugba’s divorce
On May 30, 2023, Bukola Arugba announced that her almost 10-year relationship with Damola Olatunji had ended. Their union fell apart after the actor allegedly cheated on Bukola, even though he has since refuted the claims.
In a statement released by Arugba’s lawyers, she also revealed that she was never married to Damola.
The statement reads:
“Please take note that our client, Bukola Awoyemi and Mr. Damola Olatunji are no longer an item. They have gone their separate ways and this is without any hard feelings or ill will. They have never been married to each other but are blessed with two lovely children (twins). They have both agreed to jointly ensure that the well-being and welfare of their two children is guaranteed.”
In July 2024, Olatunji addressed his separation from Bukola Awoyemi in an interview with Biola Adebayo.
He said:
“This is the first time I will talk about my divorce. Some said I left my marriage, I left the house, and I will be like, these are my kids. Feelings die, and love fades. If things are not working, it is better to go separate ways than to become physical. Couples that have children together should not fight dirty online because your kids will grow up to read about the things you’ve said. I’m not a deadbeat father. Despite our separation, I still attend to my kids’ needs. My kids will tell you, ‘My dad’s the best in the world.'”
In the same interview, Damola Olatunji revealed that his ex-fiancée cheated on him and became pregnant with another man’s child days before their introduction. Although he didn’t disclose her identity, some reports say he was referring to Bukola, while others claim it was his ex-wife, Raliat.
About Damola Olatunji’s kids
Damola Olatunji has two children (twins), a son and a daughter, with his former partner, Bukola Arugba. According to information gathered by DNB Stories Africa, Olatunji’s twins’ names are Deborah Kehinde and David Taiwo. They were born on January 3, 2015, and are currently 9 years old.
