Ajakaiye grew up in Nigeria, lived in Kenya, studied at a film school in Australia, and then returned to Nigeria to start a ten-year career in Nollywood. In 2022, she directed "Glamour Girls," a Netflix Africa Original. The movie was the fifth most-watched on Netflix during its launch week, with over 12 million hours of global streaming. Her skills as a screenwriter and director are highly regarded in the industry.