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Ariyike Akinbobola was born on April 25, 1982, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. She is the fifth of six children born to Mojeed Adewale and Ladun Lawal (née Ojutalayo), who are of Yoruba heritage.
FACTS ABOUT ARIYIKE AKINBOBOLA
- FULL NAME: Ariyike Akinbobola
- DATE OF BIRTH: April 25, 1982
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Lagos, Nigeria
- NATIONALITY: Nigerian, Canadian
- MARITAL STATUS: Married
- OCCUPATIONS: Lawyer, Model, Actress, Presenter, Author
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Her father studied economics at Obafemi Awolowo University and held various roles in the Nigerian Federal Government, ultimately retiring as the Director of Fiscal Budget in the Ministry of Finance.
Her mother, a titled Chief known as ‘The Yeye-oba of Iyanfoworogi-Ife,’ is a pharmacist who operates a pharmaceutical manufacturing company.
Akinbobola developed a love for entertainment in her childhood, often performing with her siblings at family events.
She attended Federal Home Science Primary School and later Queen’s College in Lagos, where she took part in stage performances and won the ‘Miss Friendly’ title.
She pursued a law degree at the University of Lagos, obtaining an LLB and later a BL from the Nigerian Law School.
Akinbobola has hosted numerous television shows and is recognized for her children’s book.
With a lifelong passion for entertainment, she initially studied law before shifting her focus to television presenting.
The passing of her father in 2010 inspired her to fully embrace her media ambitions, leading her to earn a diploma in Television Presenting in 2011.
CAREER
Ariyike Akinbobola, born on April 25, 1982, is a multifaceted Nigerian professional residing in Canada.
She is an author, television presenter, talk show host, model, blogger, trained lawyer, and occasional actress.
Since 2011, she has been an associate producer and presenter for Spice TV, a fashion and lifestyle channel on the DSTV platform.
Akinbobola has hosted a variety of shows on Spice TV, including “On the Couch,” “Sugar and Spice,” “Urban Spice,” “Instant Beauty Queen,” “Project Swan,” and “Spice Toys.”
Her children’s book, “Beautifully Coloured,” has reached bestseller status on Amazon.
In 2010, she launched her own show, “Reflections with Ariyike,” which is featured on her YouTube channel, “Ariyike Weekly.”
She successfully auditioned to become a presenter for Spice TV in 2011 and has since interviewed numerous celebrities and dignitaries from Nigeria and around the world.
Akinbobola has also explored acting, appearing in popular Nigerian television series such as “Lekki Wives” and “Aunty Caro’s Bar.”
Furthermore, she has co-hosted significant events like the Lagos Countdown crossover concert and has contributed as a guest writer for the popular Nigerian blog, “Bella Naija.”
On this platform, she shares motivational and relationship stories in her segment “Ariyike Writes” and also manages her own personal blog.
In 2022, Akinbobola initiated a family picnic focused on book reading in Ontario, Canada, titled “Beautifully Coloured.”
This event was designed to promote literacy, encourage positive affirmations, and raise awareness about critical issues such as child trafficking.
Her picture book, also named “Beautifully Coloured,” which emphasizes kindness, has achieved bestseller status on Amazon.
Ariyike Akinbobola, a Nigerian author, television presenter, and model based in Canada, is actively engaged in numerous charitable endeavors.
In 2013, she organized a Christmas celebration that raised donations for nine charitable organizations, including Earths Haven Foundation and Arrows of God Orphanage.
She has also taken part in school tours to inspire students and educate them about social media and the entertainment industry.
Furthermore, she has collaborated with initiatives like Vocal Slender’s Back to School Ghetto Love Project and Pink Heritage Company to advocate for education and raise awareness about sexual abuse.
Akinbobola regularly hosts monthly networking events to highlight emerging talent and support charitable organizations.
PERSONAL LIFE
Ariyike Akinbobola is married and is a proud mother of three sons.