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Toyin Aimakhu Abraham Ajeyemi (born September 5, 1982) is a Nigerian actress, film director, film producer and media influencer.
She is considered a household name in the Nigerian movie industry due to her influence and the number of followers she has.
Toyin Abraham recently made headlines for the movie Fate of Alakada and has received numerous accolades in the following months.
She is currently married to fellow actor Kolawole Ajeyemi and is also a proud mom.
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Name: | Toyin Emmahu Abraham Ajemi |
stage name: | Toin Abraham |
Date of Birth: | September 5, 1982 (41 years old) |
place of birth: | Ochi |
country of origin: | Edo State |
Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
Spouse • Husband: | Kolawole Adjeyemi |
Profession: | Actress • Filmmaker |
net worth: | $500,000 to $1,000,000 |
early life
Before changing his name in 2016, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi was known as Toyin Aimakhu.
She was born in Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria but received her early education in Southwestern Nigeria.
Toyin Abraham grew up in the ancient city of Ibadan in Oyo State, among the Yoruba-speaking inhabitants of the area. Her passion for acting was born from her love for traditional dramas that were being broadcast on local television at the time.
Although her guardians stressed that she should go to school and get a white-collar job, she was able to attend school while occasionally auditioning for movies.
She is good at observing situations and handling problems effectively, which has won the love of many childhood friends.
educate
Toyin Aimakhu Abraham, after completing her basic education at a school near her home, enrolled at St. Anne’s School, Ibadan and emerged as one of the best students of her batch.
She applied for the Foundation National Diploma programme at the Elliotson State Polytechnic; studied at the college for a few years and further obtained the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) level.
Eventually, Toyin obtained a Higher National Diploma in Marketing from the Polytechnic, Ibadan.
Profession
In 2003, Toyin Aimakhu Abraham made his debut in the Nigerian film industry when actress Bukky Wright came to Ibadan to shoot a movie.
She was still a student at the time, but she found time to audition, and after her performance was deemed so good, she was offered roles in other films.
Filmography
Toyin Aimakhu Abraham is currently a household name in the Nigerian movie industry. After her debut, she went on to star in Yoruba and English movies such as;
- Psychotherapist (2021)
- The Prophetess (2021)
- The Fate of Alagadda (2020)
- Dear Effie (2020)
- Spare ribs (2020)
- Elevator Baby(2019)
- Don’t Be Angry, Be Revengeful(2019)
- Made in Heaven(2019)
- Million(2019)
- Casanova (2019)
- Lagosians (2019)
- Nimbe (2019)
- The Ghost and the Tout (2018)
- Seven and a Half Dates (2018)
- Disguise (2018)
- What Just Happened (2018)
- Alagadda Reloaded (2017)
- Essoh (2017)
- Hacked (2017)
- Spiritually (2017)
- Metropolis (2017)
Toyin Emaku Abraham recently shocked her fans by directing a movie titled The Fate of Alagadda, which not only topped the box office upon its release but also earned her accolades.
The film star turned director also hosts a reality show titled Walking with Toyin Emmahu and is followed by fans on social media.
Personal life
Toyin Aimakhu Abraham married actor Kolawole Ajeyemi in a traditional wedding in July 2019. The following month, the couple welcomed their first child.
Prior to marrying Ajeyemi, Toyin Abraham was previously married to Adeniyi Johnson in 2013 but broke up with the Nigerian movie industry actor two years later.
Awards
- Five Continents International Film Festival Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film (2017)
- Africa Magic Audience Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series (2020)
net worth
Toyin Emaku Abraham’s influence extends beyond the Nigerian film industry. She is also a social media influencer with over 10 million followers.
Currently, Toyin Aimakhu Abraham’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
Social Media
- Instagram: @toyin_abraham
- Twitter: @toyin_abraham1
- Facebook: @Toyin Abraham (actor)
- TikTok: @toyin_abraham
- Snapchat: No
- Phone number: Private