Biography
Gbadewonuola Olateju Oyelakin (born 20 January 1979) is a Nigerian television personality.
He is very famous in the entertainment industry as Teju Babyface.
He is a Nigerian producer, writer, talk show host and stand-up comedian.
He is also known as the King of Talk. He is the host of his own show, Teju Babyface Show.
Nigerian comedian
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| Full name: | Gbadwonuola Olateju Oyelakin |
| Stage name: | Teju Babyface |
| Born: | January 20, 1979 (age 45) |
| Place of birth: | Lagos |
| State of origin: | Lagos State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Tobi Banjoko (married 2012) |
| Job: | Actor • Comedian |
| Net worth: | 3 million dollars |
Early life and education
Teju Babyface was born on January 25, 1979 (age 42) in Lagos, Nigeria.
For his primary education, he attended Corona School, Apapa, and later attended Federal Government College, Ogbomoso for his secondary education.
He also pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Lagos, where he obtained a degree in insurance.
Career
During his freshman year at the University of Lagos, Teju Babyface auditioned to become a member of the University of Lagos Drama Troupe, Drama Troupe 15 and he also appeared in many stage plays on campus.
In 1998, he landed the lead role in Tade Ogidan’s film Diamond Ring, a film produced by Tade Ogidan. Although he started his career as an actor and comedian, he was not widely known.
In 2000, he appeared in The Nite Of A Thousand Laffs, a very popular comedy concert in Nigeria and this event helped him establish himself as one of Nigeria’s most popular comedians.
In 2001, Teju Babyface appeared in Solitaire, a national television series by the late Amaka Igwe, where he starred opposite Richard Mofe-Damijo. He also appeared in One Too Much, a television series during that time.
In 2010, the show Teju Babyface was created, which featured various celebrities and personalities.
He rose to fame through his TV show Babyface Show, however, in 2014, Teju Babyface Show came to an end. He revealed that the show had to end because he felt the need to re-strategize.
He has also written two books, titled, Secrets Of The Streets: 23 Secrets For Achieving Success With Talent and Forget Principles, Find A Mentor: How To Connect With People Who Will Help You Get From Where You Are, To Where You Need To Be In Life. Both of these books have been republished under the single title Secrets Of The Streets: Twenty-Three Secrets For Making Money With Your Talent.
Personal life
In September 2012, Teju Babyface married Oluwatobiloba Banjoko (Tobi Banjoko), a former beauty queen in 2012, and 6 years after the wedding, they had twins (2018).
Social media
- Twitter – Teju Oyelakin, King of Chat – (@Tejubabyfacetv)
- Instagram – The King of Conversations (@tejubabyfaceoyelakin)
- Facebook – Teju Babyface
Net worth
Teju Babyface is one of the richest comedians in Nigeria, he has amassed an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Prize
In 2017, Teju Babyface was appointed as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador for Nigeria.
List of movies played
