Omowunmi Ajiboye turned 40 on April 17, 2026, marking the milestone with a social media post featuring photos in a brown bandage dress, a pink embellished gown, a green and silver gown, and a blue iro and buba. She shared her gratitude, writing: "HBD TO ME thank You God for adding another year to my life I'm grateful for how far You've brought me, In this new age, I pray for divine health, wisdom, protection, and favor. Order my steps, open doors I cannot open for myself, and let Your light shine through me. Keep me from evil, bless the work of my hands, and let this year be my best yet. I walk in purpose, peace, and abundance. Amen." Ajiboye began her acting career in 2001 with support from Murphy Ray Eyiwunmi and Lasun Ray Eyiwunmi. She gained recognition in 2009 with Odunfa Caucus and transitioned into film production with Ajewunmi in 2015. Her notable films include Oro Ife (2022), Arodan (2023), Jagun Jagun, Anikulapo, and the 2026 cinema release Ìrètè: The Reckoning, which she co-produced and starred in. The film grossed ₦20.1 million in its opening weekend, becoming the top epic film that weekend. She was in a long-term relationship with Segun Ogungbe, with whom she has two children. They separated in 2023, and she confirmed in a 2025 interview they were never legally married. In 2026, reunion speculation emerged after they appeared together at a film premiere, though she stated they are focused on co-parenting.
Omowunmi Ajiboye celebrates longevity in an industry that often discards women after 35, yet her career milestones come without the fanfare given to male counterparts. She co-produced a film that grossed ₦20.1 million and stars in epic roles, but public interest clusters more around her relationship with Segun Ogungbe than her creative output. At 40, she is shaping Yoruba cinema from behind the camera, yet the narrative still orbits her personal life. This reflects how female achievement in Nollywood is routinely overshadowed by gossip, even when the work speaks for itself.
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