Toyin Adegbola () popularly known as Toyin Asewo to re mecca (born 28 December 1961)[1] is a Nigerian film actress, producer and director.[2]
Toyin Adegbola | |
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| Born | Oluwatoyin Oluwaremilekun Adegbola 28 December 1961 Osun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | Asewo to re Mecca |
| Notable work | Ayitale |
| Spouse | Mr Anthony Kolawole Adegbola |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Hope foundation Professional Excellence award |
Career
editToyin began her acting career in 1984 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
editAdegbola 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 2016, 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 11.[8]
Selected filmography
edit- Asewo to re Mecca (1992)
- Koseegbe (1995) as Suwebatu
- Mayowa (1999) as Tolani
- Akobi gomina (2002) as Iyabo
- Ojabo kofo (2003)
- The Campus Queen (2004) as Tok's Mother
- Ladepo Omo Adanwo (2005) as Queen
- Adesoro (2006) as Iyawo Olori Ebi
- Ekuro (2007) as Adeyemi's Mother
- Atanpako meta (2008)
- Oju ife (2009)
- Oga olopa (2010)
- Emi Abata (2012) as Iya Ibilola
- Ayitale (2013) as Sade
- Omo University (2015) as Adunni
- Burgled (2020)
- Adarugudu (2020) as Iya Kayode
- Esin (2021) as Ejigbede Leader
- Shadow Parties (2021) as Queen of Aje Land
Awards
editProfessional Excellence Award from Symbol of Hope Foundation from her performance in Asewo To Re Mecca.[1]
References
edit- ^ Slickson. "Toyin Adegbola Birthday: 4 facts about Popular Yoruba actress". slickson.com.
- ^ "How police detained me for 10 days –Toyin Adegbola". The Punch News. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "KSA, K1, others to perform at Toyin Adegbola's 30 years on stage". Nigeria: The Nation. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "Actress Toyin Adegbola Gets Governmental Position in Osun". Information Nigeria. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Read the Full Biography of Toyin Adegbola Asewo to Re Mecca". 31 October 2016.
- ^ Bodunrin, Sola (14 September 2015). "Meet Toyin Adegbola's Daughter Who Is Her Replica". NAIJ. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ Bankole, Taofik (8 July 2016). "Nollywood actress, Toyin Adegbola meets grandchild for the first time". The Net. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ was on Saturday 5 March 2016, installed as Yeye Meso of Oke-Irun, State of Osun, by HRM Alayeluwa Oba Isaac Adetoyi Adetuluese Olokose 11
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