Iya Mufu is a Nigerian actress, digital content creator, and brand Influencer who is well known for her presence on screen. She is also a comediene who has been recognized for her comedy skits on Instagram, which is often a loud and dramatic character coupled with her signature Pink top and heavy makeup.
Oluwakemi Iyanda
Profession: Actress
Born: February 18
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Known for: movies like survival of jelilee, Okuta Ela
Profile Overview
Iya Mufu was born Okuwakemi Iyanda, on February 18, into a family of four children, two boys and two girls. Her father is from Osun State, and her mother is from Edo State.
She had both her primary and secondary education in Lagos, and proceeded to Olabisi Onabanjo University where she studied Mass Communication, for her tertiary education.
Iya Mufu came to the limelight for her unique style of creating content where she is seen dressed in wrappers, headscarf, and heavy makeup.
Prior to fame, she worked as a presenter and On-Air Personality on Orisun TV. As a TV host, she anchors Miliki Express, Ojumo Ire, and Owanbe.
Iya Mufu as fondly called, has always dreamt of going into TV presenting and acting while doing modeling. She began going for auditions and eventually got the opportunity, which she grabbed with both hands.
As a model, she contested for the face of University, courtesy of Acada Magazine in 2007, and Miss Tourism Nigeria held in Tinapa in 2008. She also emerged as winner of Miss Tourism Oyo in 2009.
Ever since she ventured into the entertainment, she has featured in several movies and TV dramas such as Survival of Jelili, Entrapped, Tangled Mercy, Alagbara and so on. She starred in Kolawole Ajeymi’s film “FemiRemi” alongside the likes of Ayo Olaiya, and Debbie Shokoya. She also featured in “Okuta Ela” with Kiki Bakare, Yetunde Barnabas, Afeez Owo and so on.
The multi-talented actress also supports her colleagues in the industry with every effort and has been recently seen showing love for her fellow actor Femi Adebayo at his Euphoria 360 Hub studio launch at Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos.
She has also worked with top actors like Rotimi Salami, Desmond Elliot, Jaiye Kuti, Damilola Oni, Irewole Olaniyan, and many others.
She has been acknowledged for her effort in the entertainment industry where she won the Best Comic Female Actress at the OAFP Awards 2024.
The actress announced her engagement in 2023, where she joked about being called “Iyawo Alhaji”, whereas she never disclosed information about her husband.
Career Timeline
- 2019 – Survival of Jelilee
- 2022 – Entrapped (TV series)
- 2026 – First Lady
- 2026 – FemiRemi
- 2026 – Okuta Ela
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Oluwakemi Iyanda
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Religion: Christianity
- Official website: Instagram – @officialiyamufu
Trivia
- Iya Mufu real name is Oluwakemi Iyanda.
- She is also a TV host and an ex-beauty queen.
- Her father wanted her to be an Air Hostess.
- She is the first child of the family.
- She is originally from Osun State.
