Meet Jelani Asar Snipes, Wesley Snipes Son

Jelani Asar Snipes is the first son of Wesley Snipes, the legendary American actor, and his ex-wife, April Dubois. He was born in 1988 and is currently 36 years old. He is an actor and businessman.

Despite his parents’ separation, Jelani shares a close relationship with them and his half-siblings. Moreover, he appeared in a movie when he was a year old, but he picked no interest in acting afterward. Here are more details about him.

Jelani Asar Snipes’ Ethnicity is Mixed

Jelani Asar Snipes was born in the late 80s in the United States to his parents, Wesley Snipes and April Dubois. He is of mixed ethnicity and an American by Nationality. He was majorly raised by his mom after his parents divorced.

Growing up, it is possible to say Jelani had a fun-filled childhood. At age 1, he appeared in a blockbuster movie alongside his dad. However, details about his educational background had been kept away from the media view.

Jelani rose to stardom in 1990 after he starred in the movie Mo Better Blues. He played the character of a child as he was just a year old then. However, that was the only movie Jelani ever appeared in.

Jelani Asar Snipes is Indifferent to Acting and is Doing Great in His Current Career

Currently, he works as the chief marketing officer in Nukang Meta Marketing LLC, as his LinkedIn profile spells. Besides, Jelani still accompanies his dad to highly recognized events and award shows. His net worth is estimated to be five million dollars. This is acquired from his income through the job he does.

Jelani Asar is a single gentleman who is dedicated to his job and his family, which includes his half-siblings. There is no doubt that Jelani is a fine Black man standing at a height of 6 feet 2 inches which co-equals 188 cm and weighs 70 kg.

He owes his gorgeous body to his constant workout routines. Furthermore, Jelani is only active on LinkedIn as he hasn’t identified with other social media platforms. In addition, sources claim Jelani loves playing musical instruments.

Meet Jelani Asar Snipes Dad: Wesley Trent Snipes

• Full name: Wesley Trent Snipes 
• Nickname: Wesley Snipes
• Gender: Male 
• Date of birth: July 31, 1961
• Wesley Snipes’s Age: 62 years old
• Ethnicity: Mixed 
• Nationality: American
• Zodiac Sign:  Leo
• Sexual Orientation: Straight
• Religion: Unknown
• Marital Status: Married
• Wesley Snipes’s Wife: Nakyung “Nikki” Park
• Wesley Snipes’s Children: Jelani Asar Snipes, Akhenaten Kihwa-T Snipes, Iset Jua-T Snipes, Alaafia Jehu-T Snipes, Alimayu Moa-T Snipes.
• Wesley Snipes’s Parents: Wesley Rodolph Snipes and  Marian( née long)
• Wesley Snipes’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 9 inches 
• Wesley Snipes’s Height in Centimetres: 175cm
• Wesley Snipes’s Net worth: About $10 million 
• Famous for: For being an Actor, Film Producer, and Martial artist.
• Wesley Snipes’s Instagram:@realwesleysnipes
• Twitter: @wesleysnipes

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Wesley Trent Snipes was born July 31, 1962, in Orlando, Florida, USA. He is an American actor, film producer, and martial artist. He was raised in Bronx, New York, by his parents, Wesley Rudolph Snipes, who was an aircraft Engineer, and Marian (née long), a teacher’s assistant.

He graduated from elementary school and started his High school in the High school of performing Arts of Fiorello.H. La Guardia high school of music. However, he couldn’t graduate there as he relocated back to Florida, where he graduated from Jones High school in Orlando. He returned to New York and proceeded to the state university of New York at purchase. Also, he attended a southern western college in California.

Wesley Trent Snipes Rose to Stardom in 1986

In 1985, Wesley Snipes was uncovered by a scout while he was performing in a competition. He rose to stardom the following year after the release of the Golden Hawn vehicle Wildcats. Afterward, he starred in different movies, TV shows, and music videos, including Bad, Miami Vice, Street of Gold, Star Trek, The next generation, and much more.

Besides his performance in the music video, he earned a minor role from director Spike Lee which he declined for the role in Mo Better Blues. Wesley is well known for his characters in action movies ranging from Blade, Passenger 57, Sugar Hill, Money Train, The Rising Sun, and many more.

Also, he appeared in comedy movies such as Julie Newmar, Thanks for Everything, and a few others. Moreover, he gained recognition from top award shows, being nominated 22 times and merited 10 awards which include image awards, Hollywood hall of Fame, Vernice film award, Cable ACE awards, and many more.

Aside from acting, Jelani’s Dad started a security firm together with his brother in 1991. It was called the Royal of Amen-Ra. Also, Amen-Ra is the name of his film company.

Facts About Jelani Asar Snipes Mum, April Dubois

• Full name: April Eloise Dubois
• Nickname: April 
• Gender: Female
• Year of birth: 1963
• April Dubois’ Age: 61 years old
• Ethnicity: French descent
• Nationality: American
• Sexual Orientation: Straight
• Religion: Christian
• Marital Status: Single 
• April Dubois’s Ex-Husband: Wesley Snipes
• April Dubois’s Children: Jelani Asar Snipes
• April Dubois’s Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Dubois
• April Dubois’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 7 inches
• April Dubois’s Height in Centimetres: 173cm 
• April Dubois’s Weight: 60kg
• April Dubois’s Net worth: $700, 000
• Famous for: being the Ex-spouse of Wesley Snipes.

Jelani’s mum was born and named April Eloise Dubois in 1963 in the United States of America. However, there is little to no information regarding April Dubois’s birthplace.

It is assumed that she is of French descent as her last name, “Dubois,” means woods in French, and she belongs to the American nationality. Also, information about her parents, educational background, early life, and siblings have been kept off the media view.

Jelani Asar Snipes’ Parents Divorced Five Years After Their Marriage

In 1985, Wesley Snipes married April Dubois. Sources claim the duo were college sweethearts then. However, how they met has not been revealed by either of them. In 1988, Jelani was born. Exactly five years after, his parents parted ways.

Jelani’s Dad remarried a South Korean lady named Nakyung “Nikki” Park. They are blessed with four children, namely Akhenaten Kihwa-T Snipes, Iset Jua-T Snipes, Alaafia Jehu-T Snipes, and Alimayu Moa-T Snipes. April Dubois has remained single.

April Dubois’s Life After Her Divorce From Jelani’s Dad

After her fame as a celebrity spouse gradually faded away, April had no stress in living quietly as she had no problem adjusting to the paparazzi lifestyle she had then. Just like her son, she prefers to go about her day-to-day activities unnoticed, which she’s good at. April Dubois’s net worth is estimated to be about $700,000.

Jelani’s mum is a beautiful woman in her late 50s, standing at a height of 5 feet 7 inches which is equivalent to 173 cm, and weighing 60 kg. She has shiny black hair and eyes. However, she remains inactive on all social media platforms as she chose to live her life away from public view.