Gbemi Anthonia Adefuye , known professionally as Toni Tones , is a

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media personality, actress, and photographer. In 2020, she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress at the

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Life

Adefuye the youngest of a family of five. Her early education was in

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which she completed her studies at Queen's College. She modeled for Dakova because he was a friend of the family when she was fourteen. Her full name is Gbemisola Anthonia Adefuye and she went to the

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in the UK where she studied marketing and economics.Nobody Believed in My Music
YNaija.com, Retrieved 7 July 2017 When the course was completed, she returned to Nigeria in 2009 to explore her interest in show business. Her brother had been a musician with the band

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and Tones initially decided to be a show business photographer. Her portfolio caught the attention of

D'banj Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1980), better known by his stage name D'banj, is a Nigerian singer and rapper and the founder of Mo' Hits Records with producer Don Jazzy. He has won several music awards, including the awards for ''Best Af ...

’s reality show, ''Koko Mansion''. In 2017, Adefuye Gbemisola continued to do photographic workWhy I'm passionate about photography
SunNewsOnline, Retrieved 6 July 2017 but was then both behind and in front of the camera.New photos of Toni Tones
BellaNaija.com, Retrieved 6 July 2017 She has appeared as an actor in the web TV series "Gidi-culture"; in several films, including ''It's Her Day'' in 2016. She also starred in the movie ''

King of Boys ''King of Boys'' is a 2018 Nigerian crime political thriller film written, co-produced and directed by Kemi Adetiba. It is the second movie directed by Kemi Adetiba following the release of '' The Wedding Party''. It reunites Kemi Adetiba with ...

''. as the younger Eniola Salami. The movie premiered on October 21, 2020. At the 2020 AMVCA, she earned herself a nomination for 'Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or TV Series' for the movie 'King Of Boys'. In 2020 she was in the cast of ''

Quam's Money ''Quam's Money'' is a 2020 Nigerian action comedy film written by Chinaza Onuzo, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Falz, Toni Tones, Jemima Osunde, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Nse Ikpe-Etim in the lead roles. It is a sequel to the 2018 ...

'' which is a sequel to the 2018 film ''

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''. The follow-up story follows what happens when a security guard (Quam) suddenly becomes a multi-millionaire. The new cast was led by

Falz Folarin Falana (born 27 October 1990), better known by his stage name Falz, is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter and actor who began his career while in secondary school after forming a group called The School Boys with his friend before his profe ...

Jemima Osunde Jemima Osunde (born 30 April 1996) is a Nigerian actress, model, and presenter. She gained exposure after playing Leila in the television series '' Shuga''. Osunde was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 15th Africa Movie Acade ...

Blossom Chukwujekwu Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Early life and education Born Chukwudi Echezona Chukwujekwu on ...

Nse Ikpe-Etim Nse Ikpe-Etim (born 21 October 1974) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in ''Reloaded''. She was nominated for '' Best Actress in a Leading Role'' at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in ...

and Tones.

Filmography

Television

Films

Awards and nominations

References

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