Deyemi Okanlawon is a Nigerian film, television, theatre and voice actor. He was born in Lagos to an aircraft engineer father, Adeyemi Okanlawon, and Adeyinka Okanlawon, a baker and entrepreneur, and had his elementary education at Taikenny Nursery and Primary School in Lagos, and secondary education at International School, Lagos. He went on to get a degree in chemical engineering at the University of Lagos.
My entire life, from my family, education, relationships, successes, failures, and most importantly my faith, prepared me for a life as an actor. Knowing who I am and having a clear vision of the life I want to live helped and still helps guide my choices.