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Ayo Maff Makes Acting Debut, Credits Music Video Experience for Inspiring Film Career
Rising Nigerian musician Ayo Mafoluku, popularly known as Ayo Maff, has opened up about his acting debut in Nollywood, revealing how his experience in music videos inspired him to explore the film industry.
Speaking at the NECLive 2025 panel, Ayo Maff shared that working on music videos gave him a firsthand look at the craft of acting and sparked a desire to try his hand on the big screen.
“I wanted to see myself in a movie. I was happy to take this role and embrace the opportunity,” he said, referring to his part in Chris Ihedero’s upcoming film.
The filmmaker, Chris Ihedero, also commended Maff for his professionalism and creativity on set, noting that working with him was a thoroughly positive experience.
Ayo Maff’s transition from music to film highlights the growing trend of multi-talented artists in Nigeria, who are successfully bridging the gap between the country’s booming music and film industries.
Acting has always been my second love” – Ayo Maff on his first movie role.
Ayo Mafoluku, popularly known as Ayo Maff in the music industry, revealed that acting has long been a secondary passion as he made his debut on the big screen. Speaking at the NECLive 2025 panel on… pic.twitter.com/wa2LHURw30
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Recall, Ayo Maff’s debut album, Prince of the Street, surges to No. 1 on the Apple Music Top Albums chart in Nigeria, a career-defining milestone for the emerging street-pop sensation.
The 13-track project, which offers a fusion of street narratives, emotional storytelling, and genre-blending melodies, now sits just behind industry heavyweight Olamide, whose latest self-titled album holds the top position.
Taking to social media with humour and humility, Ayo Maff made a lighthearted request to the YBNL boss via X (formerly Twitter), writing: “Baddo abeg commot for that number one small make I screenshot.”
Olamide, known for supporting younger artists, responded with a warm “Congrats, bro,” drawing praise from fans for his continued mentorship in the industry.