Dejo Tunfulu Biography – Age, Early Life, Career, Family and Net Worth

By Seye Ekanade
 
 

Veteran actor and film producer Kunle Adetokunbo popularly known as Dejo Tunfulu was born on the 31st of May,1972.

The prominent actor was born in Idumota, Lagos Island area of Lagos State but hails from the Ikija area of Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State.


Early Life
Dejo was born and brought up in the Idumola area of Lagos Island of Lagos State but hails from Abeokuta, the state capital of Ogun State.

Education

He did his primary education at Ansar-Ud-Deen primary school in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State and obtained his First School Leaving Certificate.



He then proceeded to Dolphin High School, Ebute Elefun, Lagos Island, Lagos State for his secondary education.

He later attended the Modern Way Nigeria School of Printing for a certificate in printing to enhance his knowledge and skill.

Career
He began acting in secondary school when he joined the entertainment society (a school drama club) and did some stage plays in the early 1980s.

He lived in close proximity to some notable stars like Fausat Balogun (Madam Saje) and Kayode Olasehinde (Baba Ajirebi) while growing up and had the opportunity to receive training from them even as a boy.

He later joined Akuko Gagara Theatre Group and Kolawole International Theatre Group, he got his first television appearance in 1987 in the drama series “Apere Ijongbon” by the Kolawole International Theatre Group.

He shot into the limelight for his role in the movie titled: “Omo Oran”, featuring the veteran actor Fatai Adetayo (Lalude)

Family
Dejo Tunfulu is blessed with beautiful children and grand children. 

Wife
Dejo was married to Mrs Adesola Olakunle(Deseased) She passed away in December 2012, she was reported to have given up at the early hours of the day during childbirth. Dejo also has two grown-up children from his marriage.

After the death of his first wife, Dejo got married to Deola Idowu Gunwa.

His children
Dejo is blessed with children and grandchildren.


 Net Worth
 unknown.