Mimi Onalaja

Mimi Onalaja (born 25 September 1990) is a Nigerian actress, writer, presenter, blogger, model, media and television personality. She joined EbonyLife TV, an entertainment television station in 2014. She is the host of 'The Future Awards Africa'. and hosted the ELOY awards in 2016.

Early life and education
Mimi Onalaja was born in Lagos to Nigerian parents. As a child, she grew up with her mother and siblings, since her father was in the army and moved around a lot. She went to elementary school at Kemsing School International, Ikoyi, and for secondary school went to Queen's College, Lagos. She then studied at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, where she completed her bachelor's degree in international relations in 2010. In 2013, Mimi took a diploma in acting for film at the New York Film Academy. She lives in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.

Career
Onalaja started her career as an HR consultant at one of the big four accounting/consulting firms, where she worked for 16 months, before her first foray into television. Her first opportunity on TV was facilitated by Mo Abudu. She later worked at Nemesia Studios as a production manager.

Since 2014, Onalaja has produced and hosted TV shows at EbonyLife TV. She is the host of 'Game Show' and 'Play to Win'. In addition to being a TV host, Onalaja is a lover of fashion, travel and food. She has a column on 'Style Vitae'. Onlaja is also an actress, known for her roles in the 2020 movies, Smart Money Woman and Shades of Love Edit (2018). She hosted a program by Amstel Malta and Tecno in celebration of International Women's Day 2022.

Media shows hosted

 * Game Show
 * Play to Win
 * The Future Awards Africa'.
 * ELOY awards

Movies

 * Ayaba Woman's Shades of Love Edit (2018) as Ayaba Woman
 * Your Excellency (2019) as Shile
 * The Smart Money Woman (2020) - TV Series
 * Introducing the Kujus (2020) as Pamela
 * My Village People (2021) as Mrs. Okafor
 * Fair Hearing (2022)
 * The Kujus Again (2023) as Pamela