Vanguard · Sep 25, 2025
Jemima Adelekan, a dynamic actor, lifestyle creator, entrepreneur, and media strategist, has embarked on a bold new travel and lifestyle project that aims to showcase Nigeria region by region, uncovering hidden gems and telling stories beyond the glossy postcards. Fresh from her first leg exploring the Western States of Nigeria, Adelekan says her mission is to “capture the beauty, complexity, and truth of places through her own lens” while inspiring Nigerians and global audiences to rediscover the magic in everyday details. “I started traveling because I believe the world deserves to be seen beyond its postcards,” Adelekan explained. “It’s in […]
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Sep 25, 2025
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Jemima Adelekan, a dynamic actor, lifestyle creator, entrepreneur, and media strategist, has embarked on a bold new travel and lifestyle project that aims to showcase Nigeria region by region, uncovering hidden gems and telling stories beyond the glossy postcards. Fresh from her first leg exploring the Western States of Nigeria, Adelekan says her mission is to “capture the beauty, complexity, and truth of places through her own lens” while inspiring Nigerians and global audiences to rediscover the magic in everyday details. “I started traveling because I believe the world deserves to be seen beyond its postcards,” Adelekan explained. “It’s in […]
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Jemima Oluwafunmilola Adelekan, known professionally as Jemima Adelekan or FlyGirlJems, is a versatile Nigerian actress, broadcaster, filmmaker, content creator, host, and model. Hailing from Awe in Oyo State, she discovered her passion for performing through church dramas before pursuing a degree in Health Promotion at the University of Ilorin, graduating in 2016. Her media journey began early—in 2010 she hosted red carpet events and worked as a radio presenter during and after university, earning a reputation as “Media Cupid” on Jamz 100.1 FM in Ibadan. Since then, Jemima has built an impressive acting portfolio: she’s appeared in Dangerous Silence (winning Best Actress at the Crown Point International Film Festival). In addition to film and series roles, she hosts TV and radio shows, models, and curates events—running Lala Ushering Agency.
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