Kunle Remi (born 18 October 1988, Age: 35 years old) is a Nigerian actor, model, and TV personality who has made a name for himself in the film industry of his country and beyond. He is best known for winning the seventh season of the reality show Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010, and for starring in several Nollywood movies and TV series, such as Lagos Cougars Reloaded, The Getaway, Forbidden, and Tinsel. He is also a graduate of the prestigious New York Film Academy, where he studied acting, filmmaking, and directing.
Family and Education
Kunle was born as Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi on October 18, 1988, in Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria. He is the second son of six children of Engineer Joseph Ibukun Oluwaremi and Mrs. S. Oluwaremi. His father was an engineer, while his mother was the owner and administrator of a school.
Kunle hails from Ekiti State, but he grew up and received most of his pre-tertiary education in Ibadan, Oyo State. He obtained his First School Leaving Certificate and West African School Certificate in Ibadan.
Kunle Remi Wiki/Bio
| Name | Kunle Remi |
| Birth Name | Oyekunle Opeyemi Oluwaremi |
| Date of Birth | October 18, 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria |
| State of Origin | Ekiti State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma Mater | University of Ibadan, New York Film Academy |
| Occupation | Actor, Model, TV Personality |
| Years Active | 2010-present |
| Net Worth | $400,000 (estimated) |
| Spouse | Tiwi Otedola (m. 2024) |
| Children | Zane Remi (b. 2023) |
| Social Media Links | Facebook: oluwaremi.oyekunle Youtube: @KunleRemiTv |
| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Interest in Acting & Training
Kunle Remi had a passion for acting from a young age, and he was a youth theatre leader in his church in Ibadan. He also participated in several drama and theatre activities while in school. He enrolled at the University of Ibadan to study Fisheries and Wildlife Management, but he did not complete his studies there, as he decided to pursue a professional acting career.
He later got admitted to Sheffield University in the United Kingdom to study Tourism and Hospitality Management, and he moved to the UK. He also attended the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, where he graduated with a diploma in acting in 2014. He further studied filmmaking and directing at the same academy, and graduated in 2015.
Career and Achievements
Kunle made his professional acting debut in 2011, after winning the Gulder Ultimate Search, a popular reality TV show in Nigeria, in 2010. He beat nine other contestants to emerge as the winner of the seventh season of the show, which was themed “The Ultimate Hero”. He received a cash prize of 7 million naira and a brand-new SUV as his reward. He also became an ambassador for Gulder, a Nigerian beer brand.
His first movie role was in Heavy Beauty, a film produced by Grace Edwin Okon and Stanlee Ohikhuare, where he played the lead character. He later appeared in several other movies, TV shows, and stage plays, such as Family Forever, Tinsel, The Getaway, Lagos Cougars Reloaded, Falling, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, and Forbidden. He has also featured in several Africa Magic Original Films, such as The Perfect Plan, The Eve, and The Bridge. He has worked with some of the biggest names in Nollywood, such as Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, Desmond Elliot, and Adesua Etomi.
While studying at the New York Film Academy, Kunle Remi also ventured into TV hosting and modeling. He got his first TV hosting gig for an online TV channel called Celebville 360, where he interviewed celebrities and covered entertainment events. He also gave his first live performance at the Academy Awards nomination event in Beverly Hills, California, in 2014. He has modeled for several brands and agencies, such as MTN Nigeria, Diamond Bank, DStv, Zain Nigeria, and ISIS Models.
Kunle Remi has received several awards and nominations for his acting career, such as the Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in 2016, the Best Actor in a Drama at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2017, and the Best Actor in a Lead Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2018.
Net Worth and Income Sources
Kunle Remi has an estimated net worth of $400,000, according to some sources. However, the exact source of his wealth is undisclosed, and it may vary depending on various factors. It can be assumed that his net worth is mainly derived from his successful acting career, which spans over a decade and includes numerous movies and TV shows.
He has also earned money from brand endorsements, such as Gulder, MTN Nigeria, Diamond Bank, DStv, and Zain Nigeria. He may also have other business ventures that contribute to his income.
Physical Stats
Kunle Remi is a tall and handsome man, with a height of 6 feet 1 inch (185.4 cm) and a weight of about 80 kg (176 lbs). He has a muscular and fit physique, which he maintains by working out regularly and eating healthy. He has black hair and brown eyes, and he often sports a beard and a mustache. He has a charming smile and a charismatic personality, which make him attractive to many fans and admirers.
Ethnicity and Religion
Kunle is of Yoruba ethnicity, one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria. He hails from Ekiti State, but he was born in Gboko, Benue State. He grew up and received most of his pre-tertiary education in Ibadan, Oyo State. He later moved to the United Kingdom and the United States for his higher studies. Remi is a Christian, and he has expressed his faith and gratitude to God on several occasions.
Personal Life, Marriage & Spouse
Remi is a Christian, and he is married to Tiwi Otedola, a Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite. They tied the knot on January 19, 2024, in a lavish ceremony attended by celebrities and dignitaries. They have a son named Zane Remi, who was born in 2023.
Social Media Presence
Kunle is active on social media, where he has a large fan base. He has over 1.2 million followers on Instagram, over 300,000 followers on Facebook, and over 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. He often shares his pictures, videos, and updates on his personal and professional life with his fans.
Controversies
Kunle has been involved in some controversies and rumors in his personal and professional life, especially regarding his relationships and his career. Some of the notable ones are:
- His alleged affair with Adesua Etomi, a fellow Nollywood actress and the wife of Banky W, a Nigerian singer and politician. It was rumored that Kunle and Adesua dated for a while before she met Banky W and that they even starred as a couple in the movie Falling in 2015. However, both Kunle and Adesua denied having any romantic involvement, and they claimed that they were just friends and colleagues.
- His alleged relationship with Mrs Gunz, a Nigerian Instagram model and influencer, who posted some suggestive photos and videos with Kunle on her social media accounts. However, they also denied having any romantic involvement, and they said that they were just working on a project together.
- His snub from the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2023, despite being the lead actor in Anikulapo, a movie directed by Kunle Afolayan, which received 16 nominations. Many fans and netizens expressed their outrage and disappointment over Kunle’s exclusion from the awards, and they accused the organizers of being biased and unfair. Kunle, however, reacted to the snub by saying that he did not host the show and that he was not affected by it. He said that he took his role as Saro in Anikulapo as a challenge, rather than an award.
- His revelation of the activities of homosexuals in the Nigerian movie industry, which he made in an interview with Your View. He claimed that a senior colleague tried to seduce him into homosexuality and that he rejected the offer. He also said that there are many closeted homosexuals in Nollywood and that they use their influence and power to exploit and harass young and upcoming actors. He said that he was ready to expose them and that he had evidence to back up his claims.
Kunle Remi is a Nigerian actor, model, and TV personality who rose to fame after winning the Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010. He is a graduate of the New York Film Academy, where he studied acting, filmmaking, and directing. He has starred in several Nollywood movies and TV series, such as Lagos Cougars Reloaded, The Getaway, Forbidden, and Tinsel.
