Folajimi Oluwasegun James Akinsola (born 8 August 1984), professionally known as Jimmie Akinsola, is a Nigerian broadcaster, actor, sports presenter and compere. He is well known for his roles on Beat FM, Classic FM, Kwesé TV Channel and SuperSport. In 2016, he starred in his first feature film When Love Happens Again.
Early life Folajimi Akinsola was born in Surulere, Lagos State. He was born as the youngest child among three siblings.
He attended Nazareth Nursery and Primary School in Lagos, for his primary education. He later enrolled at Igbobi College, Yaba, where he completed his secondary education. He earned a diploma in Data Processing and Mathematics from Olabisi Onabanjo University and University of Lagos respectively. Afterwards, he proceeded to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Lagos State University.
Career Folajimi first appeared on TV as a seven-year-old child answering a Vox pop question on a football show. However, he officially started his career in 2003 when he joined Godwin Dudu Orumen's The Best of Football and Lucozade Boost Sports Reel as a Sports presenter.
In 2009, Jimmie Joined Megalectrics Limited, owners of The Beat 99.9FM, Classic FM 97.3 and Naija 102.7FM, where he worked as Head of Sports for all three radio stations.
He covered the First FIFA World Cup in Africa, South Africa 2010, which went on to earn him the award for Best Sports Radio Presenter.
In 2012, Folajimi became the host for Industry Nite, a weekly showcase event for music artists that featured Dbanj, Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Wande Coal and Burnaboy. In 2014, Jimmie Hosted Africa Magic's Football Legends, a TV game show that also featured Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and Odogwu The Comedian. In 2018, he joined Kwese TV Channel as the lead anchor on Kwesé Sports, leading the broadcast of The FIFA World Cup 2018 on Nigerian Terrestrial TV. In 2019, Jimmie joined SuperSport TV as host of The Kings Of Football Show by Budweiser.
His film credits include When Love Happens, Twin Flames, Bad Boys and Bridesmaid. In 2024, he starred in Prime Video Original Ebuka Turns Up Africa, a reality show by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, also featuring Zubby Michael and Timini Egbuson.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2016 When Love Happens Lade Romance2017The IslandLanre JegedeTV Series 2021 Bad boys and bridesmaid- Jaiye Romance 2023 Twin Flame Claxton Comedy / Romance2024When Love StrikesDrama Directed by Adeoluwa Owu
Television
Year Title Role Notes 2024 Ebuka Turns Up Africa Himself TV Reality Show
Recognition and awards +YearTitleCategoryResultRef2009The Future AwardsOn-Air Personality Of the Year2010Nigerian Radio AwardsBest Sports Radio Show2011Nigerian Broadcasters Merit AwardsBest Sport presenter of the Year2015Nigerian Entertainment AwardsEntertainment Personality Of the Year2016Tush AwardsHypeman Of The Year
Personal life In November 2022, Jimmie married Kanayo Ebi, the daughter of Ernest Ebi. Together, they have a son named Kanyechi Folajimi Ernest Akinsola.
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