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Folake Olowofoyeku (born October 26, 1983) is a Nigerian-American actress and musician who was born on October 26, 1983 (40 years old).
She starred in the 2019 Chuck Lorre CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola.
She has also worked on voiceover campaigns with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Coca-Cola Company, MoneyGram, and Emirates Airlines.
Nigerian-American actress
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| Name: | Flakai Olowofoyeku |
| Date of Birth: | October 26, 1983 (40 years old) |
| place of birth: | Lagos |
| country of origin: | Lagos State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| parents: | Babatunji Olowoyeku, Felicia Olowoyeku |
| high: | 1.8 m |
| Brothers and sisters: | Toby Foye |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Undisclosed |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $500,000 to $1,000,000 |
early life
Folake Olowofoyeku was born on October 26, 1983, in Lagos, Nigeria, to Nigerian politician Babatunji Olowofoyeku and Felicia Olowofoyeku.
Growing up, she was the youngest of Babatunji Olowofoyeku’s 20 children.
She grew up in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, but has spent most of her life in London.
educate
Folake Olowofoyeku attended a Montessori boarding school (Igbinedun Educational Centre) in Benin City and later transferred to Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in Ikeja, Lagos.
She also studied at Oxbridge Tutorial College.
In 2001, at the age of 18, she moved to the United States to attend the City University of New York with her sister, studying economics in the hopes of becoming a lawyer.
While attending City University of New York, she played NCAA Division III college basketball for the CCNT Beavers.
Profession
After graduating from college, Folake Olowofoyeku began working in Off-Broadway theater in New York City. In 2017, she starred in the final season of Transparent. She also played Minerva Jefferson in Death Race 2050 in 2017.
In September 2019, Folake Olowofoyeku starred in Chuck Lorre’s CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, where she co-starred with American comedian Billy Gardell. The sitcom was created by Chuck Lorre and British-Nigerian comedian Gina Yashere, who played the role of Kemi, Folake’s best friend.
Folake Olowofoyeku plays Abishola, a Nigerian nurse who meets a businessman named Bob in Detroit, and the show follows two people who discover they have more in common than differences.
Music career
Folake Olowofoyeku holds a diploma in audio engineering from the Audio Institute. She performs Afrobeat electronic music under the stage name THE FOLAKE. She also plays guitar, piano and has worked as a sound engineer.
In 2013, she played bass in two David Bowie videos, The Stars (Are Out Tonight) and The Next Day, both directed by Sigismondi Floria.
Personal life
Nigerian-American actress Folake Olowofoyeku was previously married and has two children.
But there is no information about her relationship with her ex-husband.
Awards
- Category – Best Actress Award
- Association – Reel Heart International Film Festival
net worth
Nigerian-born American talent Folake Olowofoyeku is said to have an estimated net worth of around $500,000 to $1 million.
Social Media
- Instagram – @the.folake; She currently has 2.7k followers on Instagram.
- Twitter – Foláké Olówófôyekù (@thefolake) Her Twitter account has 5,000 followers.
- Facebook – Foláké Olówófôyekù She has over 1000 fans on Facebook.
Filmography
- Protesters – 2004
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit {Episode – “Scorched Earth”} – 2005
- When They Could Fly – 2006
- 10,000 AD: Legend of the Black Pearl – 2008
- Temporary Archives – 2008
- Searching for the mysterious Ai – 2008
- Inner Child – 2009
- 30 Rock – 2010
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent – 2010
- White Collar – 2010
- Beaver – 2011
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit {Episode – “Night”} – 2011
- Giant Salamander – 2012
- Tonight’s Star Appearances – 2013
- Day 2 – 2013
- Gideon’s Cross – 2014
- Kepler X-47 – 2014
- Modern Family – 2014
- How to Get Away with Murder – 2016
- Westworld – 2016
- Women’s Fighting Team – 2016
- Death Race 2050 – 2017
- Colony – 2017
- Transparent – 2017
- Genius Boy – 2017
- Central and Broadway – 2018
- Bride – 2018
- World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth – 2018
- Armed – 2018
- Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series {Episode 1} – 2019
- Filth – 2019
- Bob Hartz Abisola–2019
theater
- Euripides’ The Trojan Women at the Classical Theatre of Harlem – 2004
- Punk Rock/Love Song (Horse Trade) – 2009
Discography
