Toyin Afolayan, also known as Lola Idije, is a veteran Nigerian actress who has been in the film industry for over three decades.
She is known for playing the roles of mother, aunt or sister in Yoruba movies e.g. Fatal incident, Irapada, Anikulapo, and arokinle.
She is also the cousin of the late famous actor and film producer Adeyemi Afolayan and the aunt of several Nigerian movie stars like Kunle Afolayan and Gabriel Afolayan.
She is regarded as one of the most respected and influential female stars in the Nigerian movie industry.
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- Full name: Toyin Afolayan
- Nickname: Lola Idije
- Date of Birth: September 24, 1959
- Age: 65
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Agbam, Kwara State, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Occupation: Film actor
- Height: 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: The late Mr. Afolayan
- Children: Three daughters (names unknown)
- Marital status: Widowed
- Net worth: $500,000
Early life and education
Toyin Afolayan was born on September 24, 1959 in Agbamu, Kwara State, Nigeria and is now 65 years old.
She is the cousin of the late famous actor, producer and director Adeyemi Afolayan aka Ade Love. She grew up in a large family with many relatives working in the entertainment industry.
She attended St. Anne’s Primary School and St. Joseph’s Secondary School in Ilorin, Kwara State. She later obtained a diploma in Catering and Hotel Management from the Kwara State Polytechnic.
Personal life
In the early 1980s, Toyin Afolayan married a businessman, Mr. Afolayan. They had three daughters and one son, but the son died in infancy.
She became a widow in 1996 when her husband died. She has never remarried since then, saying that marriage is not a priority at her age.
She was a devout Christian and a member of the Church of Cherubim and Seraphim, and a grandmother to several grandchildren, whom she adored.
Profession
Toyin Afolayan started her acting career in the 1980s, influenced by her cousin Ade Love. She starred in a movie called Ijah Ominila, Produced by Ade Love.
She gained recognition for her role as Mrs. Adisa in the 1995 film “Fatal Affair” directed by Tade Ogidan.
She later starred in many Yoruba films such as Irapada, Anikulapo, Oyolog Obilin, Glimpse, and arokinle.
She is known for playing mother, aunt or sister roles, often portraying strong, wise and authoritative characters.
She is also known for pioneering theSoro Soke Werey” and “Pele My Dear”, She used this technique in some of her films.
She has worked with famous actors such as Jide Kosoko, Adebayo Salami, Funke Akindele, Odunlade Adekola and Mercy Aigbe.
She is also the aunt of famous Nigerian movie industry actors and filmmakers Kunle Afolayan, Gabriel Afolayan, Moji Afolayan and Aremu Afolayan.
Awards
Toyin Afolayan has received several awards and honours for his contribution to the Nigerian film industry such as;
- 2017 City People Film Lifetime Achievement Award.
- 2016 Nigeria Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba).
- 2014 Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress.
- 2013 Yoruba Movie Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba).
- 2011 Zulu Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress.
net worth
According to various online sources, Toyin Afolayan’s net worth is estimated to be $500,000. She earns money through acting, endorsements, and other ventures.
Social Media
- Instagram: @lola_idije1959
- Twitter: @lola_idije
Filmography
- Fatal incidents
- Irapada
- Anikulapo
- Ojulog Obilin
- glance
- Arokinli
- afrue i.
- Dara
- Oko Ramota
