Innocent Ekakitie is a 10-year-old Nigerian-American actor who recently received an Afro Award for Breakout Star Actor. He Guest Starred on Disney's Bunk'd (Season 7) as the spunky food critic, Danny, "That Girl Lay Lay" (Season 2) on Nickelodeon, and "The Upshaws" on Netflix.  He can also be seen on NETFLIX as Leo in the long-awaited film series, "Ivy & Bean," and as Young Rusty in the coming-of-age comedy, "Freeridge." Other projects include "9-1-1" on FOX,  "Tab Time" with Tabitha Brown, the All-State Mayhem National Commercial Pee-Wee Football spot, and currently airing KFC and Walmart commercials.  A consummate VO Artist, Innocent can be heard as the voice of Marco and Polo Ripple in the Disney Blockbuster, "Elemental." Upcoming series regular roles include Lead in Warner Media's pilot, "The Kazoodles," Baby Jumbo on Warner Bros' "Tom & Jerry Time," and Jazz on Disney's "Hey AJ." 

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Innocent starred in "Little America: The Baker", which landed a 2020 Emmy Nomination Consideration. Innocent can be seen on Season 3 of ABC-Freeform's, "Good Trouble",  in the role of Shine, the quick witted and rambunctious little brother who keeps everyone on their toes.  Innocent also co-starred in  UMC's "For The Love of Jason",  and  Warner Bros/Disney Television Studios pilot, "Abbott Elementary".  As a Singer/Actor/Dancer, Innocent can also be seen utilizing his "triple threat" skills on Nickelodeon's pilot,"Face's Music Party". 

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ABC-7.com noted that Innocent is "One of the youngest rising stars in Apple TV's Little America".  Innocent's portrayal of Beatrice's son, Brian,  received highest reviews from media outlets including Buzz TV and ABC-7. "Little America" Director Chioke Nassor, and producers Sian Heder and Lee Eisenberg also gave rave reviews on the young actors' performance. 

 

 According to ABC-7.com, "The truest “African American”, Innocent Jr. is the son of popular Nigerian American comedian, Wamilele, who began his journey as an immigrant to this country. Wamilele was a recent  nominee for AFRIFAMU’s “Best African Comedian” Award. Innocent’s mom, Makeda Tene’, is an American actress, writer, vocalist, and two-time Grammy considered artist. It is no surprise that Innocent Jr. is destined for success."