Rakie Olufunmilayo Ayola (born May 1968) is a Welsh actress known for her work in theatre and television. Ayola has appeared in television shows including Black Mirror, Noughts + Crosses, Doctor Who, Silent Witness, and EastEnders, a number of Shakespearean theatrical performances, and feature films such as Great Moments in Aviation, The i Inside, and Sahara. She appeared as Kyla Tyson in the BBC medical drama Holby City from its eighth to the eleventh series.
When was Rakie Ayola Born
Ayola was born in Cardiff in May 1968 to a Sierra Leonean mother and a Nigerian father. She was raised by her mother’s cousin and his wife in Ely, Cardiff. Ayola’s heritage means she is Yoruba by descent, although she does not speak the language
Rakie Ayola grew up in Cardiff, Wales. Membership of the South Glamorgan Youth Choir, South Glam Youth Theatre, Orbit Theatre, and The National Youth Theatre of Wales lead to a 3 Year Acting Diploma at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (entirely funded by South Glam Education Authority)