Kehinde Fadipe facts for kids

Kehinde Fadipe (born on January 17, 1983) is a talented British-Nigerian actress and writer. She is known for her roles in TV shows and for writing her own novels.

About Kehinde Fadipe

Early Life and Education

Kehinde Fadipe was born in London, England, in 1983. She loved learning and first earned a degree in English Literature and Language. After that, she decided to study acting. She attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, a famous school for actors, and finished her studies there in 2009.

Acting Career Highlights

Kehinde Fadipe started her acting career with a big role in 2009. She appeared in a play called Ruined, written by Lynn Nottage. This play was very important and even won a special award called the Pulitzer Prize. The story of Ruined explored the difficult experiences of women in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In 2011, Kehinde joined the cast of a BBC television series called The Body Farm. This show was about forensic science, where experts use scientific methods to solve mysteries. It was based on a book by Patricia Cornwell.

She also became part of the popular teen drama series Misfits in its third season. In Misfits, Kehinde played a character named Melissa. Melissa had a unique power that was similar to a male character named Curtis, played by Nathan Stewart-Jarrett.

Becoming an Author

Besides acting, Kehinde Fadipe is also a successful writer. Her first novel was published in 2023. It was released with two different titles: 'In Such Tremendous Heat' by Dialogue Books and 'The Sun Sets in Singapore' by Grand Central Publishing.

Personal Life

Kehinde Fadipe is a mother and has two children.