Afolabi Taiye was born on 17th April, 1958 in Erin-Ile, Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. He had his First Leaving School Certificate at Saint Mathias Primary School, Erin-Ile in 1971, his West African School Certificate from Esie/Iludun Grammar School in May/June 1986 and another West African School Certificate at Ilorin Grammar School, Ilorin in 1977 beforeproceeded for his Advanced Diploma in Development Administration at the University of Ibadan in 2014 before acquiring his Bsc in Criminology and Security Studies at the National Open University, Kulende Study Centre in 2012. Equally, he had his Professional Certificate in Local Government and Public Administration in the year 2010. He also holds a Master in Public Administration from Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo in 2019.
His working experience includes Director, Alhaji T. Afolabi & sons Nigeria Limited Construction and Engineering Services 1978-1991, Chairman, Managing Director, Tabaf Engineering Limited Construction & Engineering Services 1992 till date, Chairman, Managing Director, Tafol Nigeria Limited Building Construction, Electrical and Mechanical Works 1992 till date and Chairman, Managing Director, Tafol Investment Limited Importation of machinery, equipment and General Merchant from 1994 till date.
His political experience includes PDP Senatorial Chairman, Kwara South Senatorial District in 2004-2007, Chairman, Governing Council, Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa in 2008-2011, National Delegate PDP Convention, Abuja in 2006, Member, Screening Committee for affirmation of PDP Gombe in 2006, Member, PDP Screening Committee for primary election for Anambra State House of Assembly in 2007, National Delegate PDP Convention, Abuja in 2011, Director,
Welfare and Protocol PDP Campaign Legacy Continuity, Kwara State in 2011 and Special Adviser to the governor of Kwara State on Infrastructure in 2011-2015. He is now a Member of the Kwara State House of Assembly representing Odo-Ogun Constituency.
With the inauguration of the 10th Assembly, he is to serve as Member, House Service Committee, Member, House Committee on Energy and Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs.