Toyin Abraham is a popular Nollywood actress who has been in the Nigerian entertainment industry for over 15 years. There are several things that you may not know about the popular Nollywood actress. So I have decided to create an article to let you know all the important information about Toyin Abraham including her biography, education, age, career, husband, children, net worth, and other important information.
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Real Name: Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi
Date of Birth: 5 September 1980
State of Origin: Edo State, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: Actress and Filmmaker
Source of Wealth: Entertainment, Endorsement, Movies
Marital Status: Adeniyi Johnson (m. 2013; div. 2015), Kola Ajeyemi (m. 2019)
Net Worth: $3 million
Biography
Toyin Abraham is a popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker who was born on September 5, 1980, in Auchi, Edo State. She is a native of Edo State Nigeria but she spent her early life in Ibadan, Oyo state.
When she came into the limelight in the Nigerian entertainment industry she was known as Toyin Aimakhu, before she adopted the name Toyin Abraham in 2016, according to her the decision was influenced by her family.
At the moment of writing this article, there’s no information about her parents, they probably live in Ibadan where she spent her early life.
Education
According to the available information, Toyin Abraham attended Queen’s Staff School and St. Anne’s School in Ibadan before she proceeded to earn a diploma in Business Studies at Iree Polytechnic in Osun State.
Toyin Abraham also got a Philosophy degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University. Likewise, she attended Iree Polytechnic for an OND in Marketing and got an HND in Marketing from Ibadan Polytechnic.
Toyin Abraham’s Career
Toyin began her career in 2003 before she took it professionally in 2004/2005. According to her, she usually gets motivation from her boss Bukky Wright, a popular Nigerian actress.
Toyin Abraham made her debut appearance in Bukky’s movie, Dugbe Dugbe Nbo. Subsequently, Toyin Abraham began to star in other films until she rose to stardom.
At the moment, Toyin Abraham is one of the few Nigerian actresses who produce their movies. Toyin Abraham’s first project as a movie producer is Alajota and there are plans to produce Alajota Reloaded.
Over the years, Toyin Abraham has been one of the most influential Nollywood actresses in the country.
She has been able to work with numerous Nollywood actors including Femi Adebayo, Kunle Afolayan, Tonto Dikeh, Jackie Appiah, Bolanle Ninalowo, Mercy Aigbe, Iyabo Ojo, Odunlade Adekola, Omoni Oboli, and others.
Personal Life
Toyin Abraham is one of the most talented Nollywood actresses in Nigeria currently. There is not much to talk about about her private life because she kept it private from the general public.
Toyin Abraham got married to fellow Nollywood actor Adeniyi Johnson in 2013. But, the marriage lasted for two years.
Likewise, she got married to another Nollywood actor Kolawole Ajeyemi in July 2019. Since then they have been living together. They welcomed their first child, Ire in August 2019.
Net Worth
Toyin Abraham is one of the most talented and hardworking actresses in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Over the years, she has made millions of Naira for herself through his movies, show tickets, endorsement deals from several Nigerian brands like Revolution Plus Property, and others.
At the moment of writing this article, Toyin Abraham’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
Toyin Abraham’s Movies
- Alani Baba labake (2013)
- Ebi mi ni (2013)
- Alakada (2009)
- Alakada 2 (2013)
- Okafor’s Law (2016)
- What Makes you Tick (2016)
- Love is in the Hair (2016)
- Alakada Reloaded (2017)
- Esohe (2018)
- Hakkunde (2017)
- Mentally (2017)
- Tatu (2017)
- London Fever (2017)
- Wives on Strike: The Revolution (2017)
- Celebrity Marriage (2017) featuring Tonto Dikeh, Felix Ugo Omokhodion , and Jackie Appiah
- The Ghost and the Tout (2018)
- Seven and Half Dates (2018)
- Disguise (2018)
- What just happened (2018)
- Elevator Baby (2019)
- Don’t Get Mad, Get Even (2019)
- Made in Heaven (2019)
- Two Weeks in Lagos (2019)
- The Millions (2019)
- Kasanova (2019)
- Bling Lagosians (2019)
- Nimbe (2019)
- Diamonds In The Sky (2019)
- Fate of Alakada (2020)
- Dear Affy (2020)
- Small Chops (2020)
- Sola Fe Pami
- Shadow Parties (2020)
- Kambili (2020)
- Aki and Pawpaw
- The Prophetess (2021)
- The Therapist (2021)[18]
- Ghost and The Tout Too (2021)
- Day of Destiny (2022)
- King of Thieves (2022)
- The Stranger I Know (2022)[19]
- The Wildflower (2022)[20]
- Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper (2022)
Awards And Nominations
Toyin Abraham is a popular and talented Nollywood actress who has been in the industry for a long and has taken part in several blockbuster movies.
She is one of the biggest brands in the Nigerian entertainment industry at the moment, she has appeared in over 100 Nollywood movies and still counting. Currently, she owns several chart-topping movies on several streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more.
Toyin Abraham has bagged several nominations including
- Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba) ‘Ebimi ni’, Best of Nollywood Awards, 2013
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role ‘Esohe’, Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), 2018
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role ‘Diamond in the Sky’, English, Best of Nollywood, 2019
Likewise, Toyin Abraham has won several awards including
- Best Actress ‘Alakada’, Ben TV Awards, 2014
- Best Indigenous Actress, Nigeria Entertainment Award, 2014
- The Best Supporting Actress Feature Film ‘Hakkunde’ Five Continents International Film Festival, 2017
- Best Actress in Nollywood, Moreklue All Youths Award (MAYA), 2017
- The Best Female Act, Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA), 2017
- Best Actress ‘Alakada Reloaded’ Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY), 2017
- Best Supporting Actress ‘Tatu’ Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), 2018