Biographical sketch

Toyin adegbola biography definition Toyin Adegbola, born December 28, , popularly known as Toyin Asewo to re mecca, is a prominent Nigerian film actress, producer and director. She is the first child in a family of five children and grew up in Ile-Ife, where she attended St. After completing her secondary education, Adegbola proceeded to the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, where she studied Business Studies. In addition to her acting career, Adegbola is also a philanthropist and is involved in several charitable organizations, including the Toyin Adegbola Foundation, which focuses on empowering women and children in rural communities. She has become a role model for many young actors and actresses in Nigeria and has contributed immensely to the growth and development of Nollywood.

Toyin Adegbola

Nigerian film actress (born )

Toyin Adegbola

Born

Oluwatoyin Oluwaremilekun Adegbola


() 28 December (age&#;63)

Osun State, Nigeria

NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupations
  • actress
  • producer
  • director
Years&#;active–present
Known&#;forAsewo to re Mecca
Notable workAyitale
SpouseMr Anthony Kolawole Adegbola
Children2
AwardsHope foundation Professional Excellence award

Toyin Adegbola (Listenⓘ) popularly known as Toyin Asewo to re mecca (born 28 December )[1] is a Nigerian film actress, producer and director.[2]

Career

Toyin began her acting career in in the Yoruba language films of Nollywood.[3] She is a member of the board of the Osun State Arts and Culture Council.[4] She is a popular face in the Nollywood sector.

Personal life

Adegbola was married to a journalist Mr. Anthony Kolawole Adegbola who later died. She met her late husband when she was working in the Television House, Ibadan. At that time, Mr. Adegbola was working at NTA Lagos.[5] Adegbola has two children, a daughter, and a son; both live in Dublin, Ireland.

She also has two grandchildren.[6][7] On Saturday, 5 March , she was conferred with a chieftaincy title as Yeye Meso of Oke-Irun, State of Osun, by His Royal Majesty Alayeluwa Oba Isaac Adetoyi Adetuluese Olokose [8]

Selected filmography

  • Asewo to re Mecca ()
  • Koseegbe () as Suwebatu
  • Mayowa () as Tolani
  • Akobi gomina () as Iyabo
  • Ojabo kofo ()
  • The Campus Queen () as Tok's Mother
  • Ladepo Omo Adanwo () as Queen
  • Adesoro () as Iyawo Olori Ebi
  • Ekuro () as Adeyemi's Mother
  • Atanpako meta ()
  • Oju ife ()
  • Oga olopa ()
  • Emi Abata () as Iya Ibilola
  • Ayitale () as Sade
  • Omo University () as Adunni
  • Burgled ()
  • Adarugudu () as Iya Kayode
  • Esin () as Ejigbede Leader
  • Shadow Parties () as Queen of Aje Land

Awards

Professional Excellence Award from Symbol of Hope Foundation from her performance in Asewo To Re Mecca.[1]

References