Seyi Edun is a Nollywood actress, filmmaker, entrepreneur, brand influencer, and philanthropist best known for her appearance in movies like Dara (2015), Case Closed (2017), Alejo (2022), and Oso Aje (2022). She is also known to be the wife of actor Adeniyi Johnson.
Seyi Edun’s Bio
- Full name: Oluwaseyi Ashabi Edun
- Ethnicity: Yoruba
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Education: Tunyo Nursery and Primary school, Anglican Girls Grammar School, Lagos, then Olabisi Onabanjo University.
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Married
- Seyi Edun’s Husband: Adeniyi Johnson
- Siblings: Omobolanle Edun and Jaiyeola Edun
- Seyi Edun’s Instagram: @i_am_shai
- Her Twitter: @i_am_shai04
- Facebook: Edun Oluwaseyi
Seyi Edun Celebrates Her Birth Day on the 4th of June
Seyi Edun has not revealed her exact age but celebrates her birthday on June 4 every year. She was born and raised in Lagos but is a native of Ayetoro Egbado, Ogun State. The identity of her parents is not public knowledge, but it is presumed that she comes from a supportive family who supported her career in acting despite their wish for her to become a lawyer
Seyi is not the only member of her family in Nollywood. Her sister is Nollywood scriptwriter Omobolanle Edun. She also has a brother named Jaiyeola Edun.
As regards her educational journey, the actress attended Tunyo Nursery and Primary school in Lagos before obtaining her O’level certificate from Anglican Girls Grammar School. Seyi later graduated from Olabisi Onabanjo University with a Bachelor’s degree.
She Got Her Big Break as an Actress in 2011
Seyi Edun’s acting career began in 2009 with minor roles. However, it was in 2011 that she got her breakthrough when she featured in the film Eja Nla. The movie, which she produced, was about singer D’banj. Seyi said his personality and song artistry, coupled with her admiration for him, fueled the movie.
Over time, she has since moved up the entertainment ladder to feature and create many movies. Other than Eja Nla in 2011, she has produced; Wonuola, Case Closed, Oko Mi Ota Mi, Ashewo, Four Couples, Game Master, Dara, Irukanna, Visitor, and Idan.
List of Seyi Edun’s Movies and TV Shows
- Oka (Cobra) (2022)
- Alejo (2022)
- Mafirunmu (2022)
- Otito (2021)
- Ibale (2021)
- The Maid (Omo Odo)
- Wonuola (2019)
- Omo Mi (Daughter) 2019
- Oso Aje (2022)
- Irin Ajo (2019)
- Order From Above (2019)
- Ogo Osan (2019)
- Bridal Shower (2018)
- Tumininu (2018)
- Aso Mi (2018)
- Ex-fiance (2018)
- Irumeji (2018)
- Irukanna (2018)
- Iyanju (2018)
- Amnesia (2018)
- Alumooni (2017)
- Alaanu (2017)
- Case Closed (2017)
- Four Couples (2017)
- The Sin (2016)
- Dara (2016)
- Aruga (2015)
- Omoboriowo (2015)
- Eja Nla (2014)
- Game Master (2014)
- Alakori
- Orule Agba
- Oderinde
- Idan
- Owo Ojiji
- Ogo Mushin
- Immoral
- Idekun
- Idan
- Igbeyawo Alakori
Awards and Other Achievements
- Golden Movie Awards Africa – Golden Indigenous (2016)
- Best Young Producer of the Year (2017)
- Best Producer for Four Couples (2017)
- Esteemed Nigerian Youth ward( ENYA) Actress of the Year Award (2018)
- City Peoples Movie Awards (2018)
- Oodua Image Award for Most Fast Rising Yoruba Actress 2018
- ENYA Awards as Best Actress of the Year (2019)
- Dimples Cuisine Awards for Most Vibrant Yoruba Actress (2019)
- Miss Made in Nigeria Awards for Artist of the Year (2019)
- Yoruba Movie Gist Awards for Break Out Actress (2020)
- The Esteem Awards for Best Resourceful Actress of the Year (2020)
Seyi Edun Runs a Film Academy and Other Businesses
Seyi Edun runs a movie academy called Shaiworld School of Performing Arts, which aims to teach and guide interested students in the fields of acting, directing, scriptwriting, and other sections of the filmmaking process.
She also owns a foundation called the Shaiworld Initiative. This is a foundation that helps to cater to and feed the underprivileged. They have made it a priority to educationally fund people, especially children that otherwise may not afford school fees. In recent times, they have been able to sponsor at least four people into different levels of education.
The actress is further the owner of an online and out-of-store clothing outfit. She birthed the clothing and Lingerie store called Shaiworld Luxury in Lagos. The store deals in both male and female clothing as well as Pajamas, ready-to-wear, Aso Ebi, and other meaningful accessories to dazzle customers. Consequently, a sub-store called Tiwa ‘N’ Tiwa by Shai was created to handle all Adire wears and creations.
Seyi Edun is Married to Adeniyi Johnson
Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson, who is famous as the ex-husband of Toyin Abraham, is Seyi Edun’s husband. You will know him from his appearance in films like Tinsel, Alakada (2013), Tales of Eve: Thanks for Coming (2015), Just Not Married (2016), Gold Statue (2019), and Voiceless Scream (2019).
Adeniyi and Seyi are believed to have gotten married in 2018. The exact date of their marriage remains uncertain. The couple does not have any children. However, in January 2022, Seyi shared a picture of herself and Adeniyi with a little boy whose name was given as Semilore. It is not clear who exactly the kid is.
Prior to Seyi becoming Adeniyi’s husband, the actor was previously married to Toyin Abraham. The former couple wedded in 2013 but divorced in 2015 on the grounds of Infidelity. It was said that Adeniyi cheated on his then-wife with Seyi Edun, but the couple has repeatedly denied this, saying that they were only friends and colleagues at the time.
