EastEnders Aayan Ibikunle Shoderu has been moving quietly through work, faith and long days in London, yet there is something steady and focused about the way he speaks. Known for his recent role in the BBC soap, he carries a mix of calm discipline and sharp energy. His routine and choices hint at someone who holds more inside than he shows. Keep scrolling to know more.
Aayan’s Role On EastEnders And What Inspires Him
Aayan’s character, Okie, was known for causing trouble. In fact, when questioned about the performance, he mentioned that he enjoyed the part. During the interview, the question was put to him about his favourite villains. And Aayan mentioned Alonzo from Training Day, Curtis from Top Boy, Heath Ledger’s Joker, Thanos and Omar from The Wire.
Elsewhere, he enjoys watching characters with depth. He takes inspiration from watching films and shows having strong storylines. Elsewhere, he also recommends La Haine as a classic movie. He even enjoyed watching the horror thriller Weapons. When asked if he could join any existing show, he chose Atlanta. He also praised I May Destroy You. And it changed his perception towards life. He wants to work on stories that explore layers and emotions.
He Speaks On His Saturday Routine And Daily Habits
Aayan starts his Saturday with the Fajr prayer. He enjoys sitting quietly for a while. However, he ends up checking his phone. He wants to be more focused, and so begins his day with gratitude. Elsewhere, usually he is an early bird, but sometimes enjoys sleeping whenever he can. For him, waking up naturally rather than with an alarm is peaceful.
Moreover, his breakfast routine also keeps changing. For weeks, he gets fixated on one thing. However, then suddenly he stops. During the summer, he was having six boiled eggs with coconut water every morning. He was really into muscle building at the gym. But now, he is just having a croissant and a latte for breakfast.
On most Saturdays, he teaches at Guildhall Young Artists in King’s Cross. And for him, this job matters. Elsewhere, he tries to keep his approach open. Hence, this allows students to talk freely and ask questions.
Moreover, Aayan is currently working on a new project. However, he cannot reveal details yet. Elsewhere, when others said the same thing, he used to get annoyed. However, now he understands why they do it. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.