Dayo Amusa Biography: Awards, Movies, Songs, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Temidayo Amusa, professionally known as Dayo Amusa, is a prominent Nigerian actress, singer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur.

She gained recognition in the early 2000s for her performances in Yoruba-language Nollywood films.

Amusa is best known for her roles in movies such as Unforgivable (Ainidariji) and Omoniyun and for her musical releases like “Blow My Mind” and “Alejo.”  

Beyond acting, she has made significant contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry through her production company, Amzadol Productions, and her educational venture, PayDab Schools.

Profile

• Full Name: Temidayo Amusa
• Date of Birth: July 20, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of Birth: Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria
• State of Origin: Lagos State
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Profession: Actress, Singer, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur
• Height: N/A
• Parents: Kolawole Rasheed Amusa (father), Abiola Amusa (mother)
• Siblings: First of five children
• Spouse: Not married
• Children: One child
• Relationship Status: Single
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Yoruba
• Net Worth: Estimated between $700,000 and $2,000,000

Early Life and Education

Dayo Amusa was born on July 20, 1983, in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria. She is the first child in a family of five. Her father, Kolawole Rasheed Amusa, is a retired engineer from Lagos State, and her mother, Abiola Amusa, is a businesswoman from Ogun State. Dayo attended Kenny-Tee Private School in Surulere for her primary education.

She began her secondary education at Mayflower Secondary School in Ikenne Remo, Ogun State, and completed it at Mamak Secondary School in Sagamu, Ogun State. She later pursued a National Diploma in Food Science and Technology at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Personal Life

Dayo Amusa is known to keep her personal life private. She is not married and has one child. In interviews, she has expressed her views on marriage, stating that she does not see it as a necessity and prefers to focus on her career and personal growth.

Career

Dayo Amusa began her acting career in 2002, initially taking on minor roles in Yoruba-language Nollywood films. Her breakthrough came with the 2013 film Unforgivable (Ainidariji), which she also produced under her company, Amzadol Productions. She continued to gain acclaim with the 2019 film Omoniyun, addressing the issue of child molestation.

In addition to acting and producing, Dayo is a talented singer with several singles to her name, including “Mororire,” “Alejo,” “Omo Daddy,” “Blow My Mind,” “Women Arise,” “Marry Me,” “Ife Foju,” and “Mama’s Love.” She is also the proprietress of PayDab Schools, with locations in Lagos and Ibadan, and owns a beauty and cosmetic business known as DalasPro.

Awards

• 2013: Best Kiss in a Movie at the Best of Nollywood Awards
• 2014: Best Indigenous Actress at the Nollywood Movies Awards for Unforgivable
• 2014: Best Crossover Act at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards
• 2017: Nollywood Female Face of the Year at the Pink Awards

Net Worth

Dayo Amusa’s net worth is estimated to be between $700,000 and $2,000,000. Her income streams include acting, film production, music, business ventures like DalasPro, and educational services through PayDab Schools.

Social Media

• Instagram: @dayoamusa
• X: N/A

Filmography

• Unforgivable (Ainidariji) (2013)
• Omoniyun (2019)
• Ajegbodo (2006)
• Oju Awo
• Ekan Soso
• Idaa
• Oogun Mii
• Dewunmi Iberu
• Inu
• Blow My Mind

Discography

• Mororire
• Alejo
• Omo Daddy
• Blow My Mind
• Women Arise
• Marry Me
• Ife Foju
• Mama’s Love
• Ayemi Remix featuring Oritsefemi