I was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and I moved to Anderson, Indiana, in 2003 to go to school. I finished high school in America, then I went to college.

- Dayo Okeniyi

I decided to go to school for advertising and graphic design. That was what I was gonna do but acting is that thing, its like a splinter in your mind…

- Dayo Okeniyi

The biggest thing people tell me is that I'll be jaded real soon and that the allure of filmmaking will lose its magic. Not necessarily the fame, but…

- Dayo Okeniyi

The first audition my manger sent me on was 'The Hunger Games,' and I got the role.

- Dayo Okeniyi

I was born to a Nigerian dad and a Kenyan mom, and coming to the States was really academic.

- Dayo Okeniyi

Denzel Washington is someone I look up to.

- Dayo Okeniyi