Mimi Onalaja

Mimi OnalajaListenⓘ (born 25 September 1990) is a Nigerian actress,[1] TV host, writer, presenter, actress, blogger, model, media and television personality. She was born in Lagos. Her mother who had a full time job took care of her and her siblings because her dad was in the army and moved around a lot.[2] She is the host of 'The Future Awards Africa'.[3][4] Mimi also hosted the ELOY awards in 2016. Mimi joined EbonyLife TV, an entertainment television station in 2014.[5] Mimi worked in a corporate organization before joining the media world which has been her dreams from her early years.

Mimi Onalaja
Mimi Onalaja on NdaniTVs 37 Questions in March 2019
Born
Omowumi Onalaja

(1990-09-25) 25 September 1990
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationBachelor of Arts in International Relations from the Covenant University in Ogun State
Alma materCovenant University
Occupation(s)Actress, television personality, model and writer
Years active2006-present

Early life and education

Mimi Onalaja was born in Lagos to Nigerian parents. She hails from Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. She had her elementary school at Kemsing School International, Ikoyi, and her Secondary School education at Queen's College, Lagos, before proceeding to Covenant University,[6] Ota, Ogun State, where she completed her bachelor's degree in International Relations, in 2010. In 2013, Mimi completed a Diploma in Acting for Film from the New York Film Academy.[7]

Career

Mimi is a TV host who produces and hosts TV shows at EbonyLife TV.[8] She is the host of 'Game Show' and 'Play to Win'. Prior to joining EbonyLife TV in 2014, Mimi worked at Nemesia Studios as a production manager. Her first opportunity on TV was facilitated by Mo Abudu with zero experience which still surprises to date.[9] In addition to being a TV host, Mimi is also a lover of fashion/style, travel, food, family, and friendship.[10] She has a column on 'Style Vitae'.

Mimi is also an actress. She is known for her role in the 2020 movies, Smart Money Woman and Shades of Love Edit (2018).[11]

she also hosted a program by Amstel Malta and Tecno in celebration of international women's Day 2022.[12]

Meanwhile, Mimi started her career as an HR consultant in one of the big four accounting/consulting firms. But two months into the job, she became dissatisfied and started thinking of the right job for her. However, she spent 16 months in the corporate firm gaining professional skills she would not trade for anything before she went into the media.[9] Her sudden change of career was not approved by her father at the initial stage but her mother supported her. Later, her father agreed with them and even paid for her journey through film school.[2]

Media shows hosted

Movies
  • Smart Money Woman
  • Shades of Love Edit

References
  1. "Pictorial: Sharon Ooja, Osas Ighodaro, others attend Ini Dima-Okojie's wedding". Punch Newspapers. 21 May 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  2. "Fashion is easiest way to express myself - Mimi Onalaja". Punch Newspapers. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  3. "Adekunle Gold, Mimi Onalaja to host The Future Awards Africa 2017". TheCable Lifestyle. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  4. Adeniyi, Enioluwa (8 December 2017). "The Future Awards Africa 2017 To Be Hosted By Adekunle Gold And Mimi Onalaja". Naija News. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  5. "10 Things You Didn't Know About TV Presenter, Mimi Onalaja As She Turns A Year Older". Topnews Tv Online Magazine. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  6. "Mimi Onalaja Biography - Profile". FabWoman | News, Celebrity, Beauty, Style, Money, Health Content For Millenial Women. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  7. "Mimi Onalaja Biography |Profile |FabWoman". FabWoman | News, Style, Living Content For The Nigerian Woman. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  8. Johnson-Omodiagbe, Conrad. "Bolanle Olukanni and Mimi Onalaja Steady Repping in Style | StyleVitae". Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  9. "MIMI ONALAJA: My TV career has been an amazing ride". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 25 August 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  10. "Allure Style IQ: Mimi Onalaja Defines Her Style". Vanguard Allure. 19 August 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  11. "Mimi Onalaja". IMDb. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  12. "Amstel Malta and Tecno host special exclusive women's forum in celebration of International Women's Day 2022". TheCable. 10 March 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
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