Akeem Mair

Akeem was born on September 16, 1988, in Pasadena, California, to entrepreneur Erol James Mair and Queen Alice Mair, a public service professional. Akeem was named after Eddie Murphy's character in the box office hit Coming to America. He is the oldest of four siblings. Akeem first became interested in acting as a child at Linda Vista Elementary school in Pasadena, California, performing in many school productions. "I fell in love with the excitement and reactions my on stage talents affect it had in People. To be in any character I wanted to be gave me escape from my everyday life." He then attended John Marshall Fundamental High School in Pasadena, California, receiving his High School Diploma in June 2007. Having a solid educational background was huge for his parents. Since graduating high school, Akeem has taken college courses at Pasadena City College in pursuit of a business degree to become a financial banker. It was not until one day at his daytime job where a loyal customer