Yinka Olukunga | |
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| Born | Olayinka Garfus Olukunga |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Nnenna |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Lagos State University |
| Occupation |
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| Known for | Nnenna & friends |
| Awards | Lagos State University (LASU) Ambassador Award. |
Yinka Olukunga 
Listen , also known as Nnenna, is a Nigerian actress, kiddies show producer, and host. [1]
A Lagos State University graduate, she is best known for her numerous children's TV productions for Wale Adenuga Productions. She has said of her career: "Working with children makes me happy. I share a special bond with them and it brightens my day to see them smile". [2] She was awarded Lagos State University (LASU) Ambassador Award. [3]
She got married in 2014 and gave birth to twin girls Olivia and Maia on 18 September 2015. [4] [5]
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