Abiola Segun-Williams is a

Nigerian Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jour ...

actress, TV presenter, and scriptwriter best known for her role as Titi K in TV soap opera, ''

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''.

Early life

She was born and raised in

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. Abiola finished her secondary education in 1983 and studied theatre Arts at the

Obafemi Awolowo University Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a federal government-owned university that is located in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. The university was founded in 1961 and classes commenced in October 1962 as the University of Ife ...

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Career

Abiola Segun-Williams became a professional actress in 1986. Her first acting role was a stage play titled ''Remilekun Jankarino'' by Ben Tomiloju in 1986. While in school, she started acting to earn a living. She featured in multiple stage plays, which showed in Lagos, Ibadan, Jos and

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, and so on. She has gone on to feature in multiple productions such as ''In the cupboard'' by

Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot'' (born Desmond Oluwashola Elliot; 4 February 1974)'' is a Nigerian director, and politician He was elected as a lawmaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency, in the 11 April 2015 Nigerian General Election ...

, '' I will take my chances'' produced by

Emem Isong Emem Isong is a Nigerian screenwriter, film producer, and film director. She has become known primarily for films in the English language, and is a dominant figure in the Nollywood industry. Her second directed feature, ''Code of Silence'', ...

and ''Damages with

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.'' She peresented a show called ''Adam and Eve'' for 5 years on NTA.

Filmography

TV shows

* ''Palava'' * ''Neighbour Neighbour''

Films

* ''

Holding Hope ''Holding Hope'' is a 2010 Nigerian drama film written by Uduak Isong Oguamanam, produced by Emem Isong and Uche Jombo, and directed by Desmond Elliot. It stars Desmond Elliot, Uche Jombo and Nadia Buari, introducing Abiola Segun Williams. It wa ...

'' * ''

Forgetting June ''Forgetting June'' is a 2013 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka, starring Majid Michel, Beverly Naya, and Mbong Amata. Cast * Majid Michel - Eddie *Beverly Naya - Tobi *Mbong Amata - June *Blossom Chuks Chukwujekwu - Ge ...

'' *''Finding Mercy'' * ''Baby Shower'' * ''The Patient'' * ''The Paternity'' * ''Diary of A Crazy Nigerian Woma''n

Personal life

Abiola Segun-Williams is married with two children. She suffers from

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References

Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Nigerian television actresses Actresses from Lagos Obafemi Awolowo University alumni Nigerian film actresses Nigerian screenwriters Nigerian television presenters Nigerian television personalities {{Nigeria-screenwriter-stub