Adunni Ade is a Nigerian actress, entrepreneur, and model born on 7 June 1976 in Queens, New York. She grew up in Lagos in a mixed-heritage family, with a German-Irish mother and a Yoruba Nigerian father, which gave her a unique cultural perspective from an early age. Known for her captivating screen presence, she has appeared in numerous Nollywood films including The Vendor, The Therapist, and Gone. Beyond acting, Adunni is a businesswoman, a devoted mother, and a public figure admired for her elegance, professionalism, and her openness about balancing career and parenthood.
Family (Parents & Siblings)
Adunni Ade was born on 7 June 1976 in Queens, New York, to a mixed‑heritage family: her mother, Emily Faye, is of German‑Irish descent, while her father is a Yoruba Nigerian businessman from Lagos. She grew up in Lagos and was raised primarily by her father and his family; she has described her childhood as difficult, noting that she was “tossed” between extended family and step-relatives. According to Legit.ng, she has a half‑sister named Mistura, who is a make‑up artist and graduated from Pentecost University in Ghana.
Relationship / Husband Status
Adunni Ade does not appear to be married currently. She was in a long-term relationship (about eight years) with Michael Boyd, who is the father of her children, but the two never married. In interviews, she’s spoken about taking on the role of a single mother, emphasizing how her kids come first and how she balances work with parenting.
Children
Adunni Ade is the mother of two sons, named D’marion Young and Ayden Young. She and Michael Boyd share these children, though they are now co‑parents rather than a married couple. She often talks about how being a mother is her top priority and how she structures her career around her kids.
