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She is definitely a chip off the old block. As the daughter of the legendry highlife musician, Victor Olaiya, the success of Moji Olaiya as a showbiz personality has not taken many by surprise. However, pretty Moji is aiming to surpass her father’s achievements by combining music and acting.While she has,to a large extent,made herself a household name in the Yoruba movie industry,she is currently planning a strategy that would lead to a repeat performance in music.

Though a daughter of an entertainment guru,she had a strict and organized childhood that was aimed at giving her and other siblings the best in education.Moji is a graduate of Catering and Hotel Management though she doesnt intend to practice her profession only in her private kitchen.

She started her movie career with Wale Adenuga’s popular television drama,“Super Story” after she was introduced by actress Bukky Wright to the crew.It was Wale Adenuga’s production that gave me the first break.She acted the role of Ireti in the edition entitled ‘No Pains No Gains’.Her performance in the drama was good and it proof that she has enough genes of the old highlife maestro in her veins.She later go on to give a repeat five-star performance in her debut Yoruba movie,entitled “Agunbaniro” (Youth Corper).The performance was enough proof that the “No Pains No Gains” performance was no fluke.


Her entrance into the movie industry coincided with the emergence of other equally talented and up-wardly mobile young girls.Moji says that the success of the new set of ladies making waves in the Yoruba movie scene is rooted in their education and background.Education has set them apart from the rest of the team.She has been able to relate at close range with all the younger generation of actresses.

Moji has won several honours both in Nigeria and overseas for her efforts.She got nomination for the 2003 Reel Award as the Best Supporting Actress of the year.She also got the Best New Actress award in another category.All these, she said have acted as motivation for her to aspire for the best in the profession.Though a star in her own right,the name of her father opened doors,which seemed impenetrable in the past.For instance,she says whenever she mentioned her name,people are always willing to offer assistance.She get things that even her own personality would not get easily done when she mentions his name.

Though she has a daughter out of wedlock,she is a firm believer in the sanctity of marriage.She claimed it was not her fault that they did not marry.They were just not compatible.They were actually planning marriage,but somehow,it didn’t work out. If it was her fault,he won’t see her on the street and say he is proud of her achievements.Moji Olaiya got married just before the end of last year to her sweetheart.