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Ayo Solanke was born in Nigeria and raised in East London, United Kingdom. His passion for the performing arts emerged at an early age, initially through musical theatre. At 13, he relocated to Canada, where he continued honing his craft. By the age of 16, Solanke transitioned into professional screen acting, setting the foundation for his career in film and television.{{Cite web |title=Ayo Solanke {{!}} Actor, Director, Writer |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12901609/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_ayo%2520solanke |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}

Solanke made his feature film debut in Tales from the Hood 3, a horror anthology directed by Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott. He later appeared in Sniper: Rogue Mission, an entry in the long-running action franchise, before taking on the role of Tucker Lee in Clown in a Cornfield, directed by Eli Craig.{{Citation |title=Clown in a Cornfield (film) |date=2025-03-14 |work=Wikipedia |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clown_in_a_Cornfield_(film) |access-date=2025-03-14 |language=en}} The film, based on the popular horror novel by Adam Cesare, provided Solanke with the opportunity to delve into a character integral to the unfolding suspense and terror. In March 2025, Clown in a Cornfield premiered at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas. The film received positive reviews, with critics praising its blend of horror and humor. Solanke attended the festival as part of the film’s cast, participating in screenings and industry events.{{Cite web |title=Clown in a Cornfield |url=https://schedule.sxsw.com/2025/films/2206325 |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=SXSW 2025 Schedule |language=en}} Following its SXSW debut, Clown in a Cornfield was scheduled for a theatrical release on May 9, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Garner |first=Glenn |date=2025-03-11 |title=‘Clown In A Cornfield’ Review: Frendo The Clown Slashes Up A Down-On-Its-Luck Town In Eli Craig’s Horror Satire Adaptation — SXSW |url=https://deadline.com/2025/03/clown-in-a-cornfield-review-eli-craig-sxsw-1236312251/ |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}

In 2024, Solanke appeared in the short film [https://www.kindstranger.productions/films/lifesredlight Life’s Red Light], which was selected for Alice Nella Città, an independent section of the Rome Film Festival dedicated to emerging filmmakers. The film’s inclusion in the festival provided international exposure, showcasing Solanke’s work in a project that explored themes of identity and human connection.{{Cite AV media |url=https://alice.mymovies.it/2024/ |title=Alice nella Città |last=MYmovies.it |language=it |access-date=2025-03-14 |via=alice.mymovies.it}}

In 2024, Solanke was also cast in [https://variety.com/2024/film/news/a24-horror-movie-altar-kyle-maclachlan-january-jones-1236084122/ Altar], a film produced by A24. His involvement in the project placed him alongside a studio known for its independent and genre-defying films.{{Citation |last=Abramenko |first=Egor |title=Altar |type=Horror |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32384713/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_unrel_t_3 |access-date=2025-03-14 |others=Kyle MacLachlan, David Krumholtz, January Jones |publisher=Chernin Entertainment}} That same year, he stars as a lead character in [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-cast-bet-adaptation-japanese-manga-kakegurui-1235910805/?n=%5CZ?n=%5C%5CK?n=?n=?n=%5EX%5CX?n=XY%5C?n=?n=Z%5C?n=%5CK?n=X?n=KZZY%5CZKLLNLLK?n=%5C Bet], Netflix's English-language live-action adaptation of the Japanese manga Kakegurui. The series is set in an elite boarding school where students engage in high-stakes gambling to determine social status and power. Solanke plays a central role in the adaptation, which has generated early buzz for its unique premise and psychological intensity. Filming took place in Toronto from May to July 2024.{{Cite web |last=May 31 |first=Taimur Sikander Mirza |last2=2024 |title=Netflix orders Japanese manga adaptation from Boat Rocker |url=https://playbackonline.ca/2024/05/31/netflix-orders-japanese-manga-adaptation-from-boat-rocker/ |access-date=2025-03-14}}