aka Papaya Ex, Abike Arab Money
Oyo State, Nigeria
NG
Papaya Ex originally built her empire as a high-profile influencer and fashion model, reaching over one million followers on Instagram by 2024. She is famous for her "Lagos glitz" lifestyle, once making headlines for a ₦5 million cake and giving away a Lexus saloon car to a fan to celebrate her career milestones. In late 2025, she made a strategic "deep dive" into Nollywood. Unlike many influencers who simply take acting roles, she launched her own production outfit and YouTube channel, PAPAYAEXTV, to produce "cinema-grade" digital features. Her debut film, The Night Market (2025), was a massive viral success, proving she could lead a star-studded ensemble including veterans like Tina Mba and Tony Umez.
Primary craft
acting, production
Birth date
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Latest project
Hours Before Dawn
Awards
0 wins, 0 nominations
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hours Before Dawn | acting |
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