Irewole Olaniyan

Irewole Olaniyan is a Nigerian actress associated mainly with the Yoruba-language side of Nollywood. Her full name is reported as Irewolede Cynthia Olaniyan. She has also worked as a model and film producer, and she has interests in fashion and digital film content.

She began acting around 2014, took a break to concentrate on her education, and returned to the movie industry in January 2019. Her breakthrough is commonly associated with the Yoruba film Ololufe, where she appeared alongside Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele. She has also appeared in Lucifer, The Perfect Time, The Perfect Ex, Honey Money, and more recent productions including Love Last Chance (2026).

Her IMDb credits confirm roles such as Kemi in The Perfect Ex, Daisy in The Perfect Time, Simi in Viper, Activist in Oba Bi Olorun, and Ruby in Love Last Chance.