Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi (born Olutoyin Aimakhu; 5 September 1982) is a

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actress and filmmaker.

Early life

Abraham was born in

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, a town in

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in southern

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. But spent her early life in

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, the capital of

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in southwestern Nigeria. She attended

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for her secondary school education. She went to Osun State Polytechnic,

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from 2005 to 2007, where she had her pre-national diploma and ordinary national diploma. She obtained a higher national diploma certificate in

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from Ibadan Polytechnic.

Career

Abraham started acting in 2003 when Nigerian actress Bukky Wright came to

to shoot a movie. Abraham has made, directed, and starred in several Nigerian films including ''Alani Baba Labake'' and ''Ebimi ni''. During the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards, Toyin Abraham was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba Film titled ''Ebimi ni'', alongside Joke Muyiwa, who was nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Yoruba film titled ''

Ayitale Ayitale is a 2013 Nigerian Yoruba film produced and directed by Adebayo Salami. It received four nominations at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards. Cast *Femi Adebayo *Adebayo Salami *Bimbo Akintola *Joke Muyiwa * Lanre Hassan * Iyabo Oko *Adew ...

''. Abraham also starred in the movie, ''Black Val''. Martini Animashaun, the CEO of Tinimash Entertainment, created and managed her reality show titled, ''Keeping Up With Toyin Aimakhu''. In 2020, Abraham was made the ambassador for Revolution Plus Properties, a Lagos-based property outfit. Abraham was also made the brand ambassador for Checkers Custard Nigeria in February 2022. Abraham has also directed and released numerous movies including the popular

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movie, ''

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''.

Personal life

In 2013, Abraham married Adeniyi Johnson, a Nollywood actor. The marriage ended in 2019. Then, in July 2019, she had a traditional engagement with Kolawole Ajeyemi, also an actor, and together they welcomed their first child in August 2019. She changed her name from Toyin Aimakhu to Toyin Abraham in 2016. According to her, the change was her family's decision.

Selected filmography

*''Alani Baba labake'' (2013) *''Ebi mi ni'' (2013) *''Alakada'' (2013) *''

Okafor's Law ''Okafor's Law'' is a 2016 Nigerian romantic comedy drama film written, directed and produced by Omoni Oboli. The film stars Blossom Chukwujekwu, Omoni Oboli, Toyin Aimakhu, Gabriel Afolayan, Ufuoma McDermott, Richard Mofe Damijo, Tina Mba, Kem ...

'' (2016) *''What Makes you Tick'' (2016) *''

Love is in the Hair ''Love Is in the Hair'' is a 2016 Nigerian romantic-comedy film produced by Emem Isong and directed by Ansa Kpokpogri. Cast *Uti Nwachukwu * Funny Bone *Okey Bakassi * Ime Bishop Umoh *Toyin Aimakhu Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi (born Olutoyin Ai ...

'' (2016) *''

Alakada Reloaded ''Alakada Reloaded'' is a 2017 Nigerian comedy film by Nigerian actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham. The film is the third part of the popular Alakada franchise, the former two being ''Alakada'' and ''Alakada 2.'' The film depicts a young girl w ...

'' (2017) *'' Esohe'' (2018) *''Hakkunde'' (2017) *'' Mentally'' (2017) *''Tatu'' (2017) *''London Fever'' (2017) *''

Wives on Strike ''Wives on Strike'' is a 2016 Nigerian film produced and directed by Omoni Oboli and starring Uche Jombo, Chioma Akpotha, Ufuoma McDermott, and Kehinde Bankole. Cast * Uche Jombo * Chioma Akpotha * Ufuoma McDermott * Kehinde Bankole * Kal ...

: The Revolution'' (2017) *'' Celebrity Marriage'' (2017) featuring

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, Felix Ugo Omokhodion , and

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*''

The Ghost and the Tout ''The Ghost and the Tout'' also known as Ghost and the Tout is a 2018 Nigerian ghost film, written and directed by Charles Uwagbai. The film stars Sambasa Nzeribe, Toyin Abraham, Rachael Okonkwo and Omowumi Dada in the lead roles. The film had ...

'' (2018) *''Seven and Half Dates'' (2018) *''Disguise'' (2018) *''What just happened'' (2018) *''

Elevator Baby ''Elevator Baby'' is a 2019 Nigerian drama thriller film directed by Akay Mason and produced by Niyi Akinmolayan. It was produced by Niyi's production company Anthill Studios, and stars Toyin Abraham, Timini Egbuson, Sambasa Nzeribe, Samuel Olat ...

'' (2019) *''Don't Get Mad, Get Even'' (2019) *''Made in Heaven'' (2019) *''

Two Weeks in Lagos ''Two Weeks in Lagos'' (theatrically as Duas Semanas em Lagos), is a 2019 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Kathryn Faseghaa dn co-produced by director herself with Sarah Inya Lawal. The film stars Mawuli Gavor and Beverly Naya in the lead ...

'' (2019) * ''The Millions'' (2019) *'' Kasanova'' (2019) *''

Bling Lagosians ''The Bling Lagosians'' is a 2019 Nigerian drama film, written by Anthony Kehinde Joseph and directed and co-produced by Bolanle Austen-Peters. It premiered on June 16, 2019 in Lagos. It stars Bunmi Aboderin, Toyin Abraham, Tana Adelana, Osas Igh ...

'' (2019) *'' Nimbe'' (2019) *''

Diamonds In The Sky ''Diamonds in the Sky'' is a 2018 Nigerian drama film directed by Kunle Afolayan and produced by Femi Adebayo. The film stars Femi Adebayo, Omowumi Dada, and Joke Silva with Ali Nuhu, Bolaji Badejo, Bolaji Oba, and Toyin Abraham in supporting rol ...

'' (2019) *''

'' (2020) *''

Dear Affy ''Dear Affy'' is a 2020 Nigerian romantic comedy film written and directed by Samuel Olatunji. The film stars Toyin Abraham, Enyinna Nwigwe, Kehinde Bankole and Odunlade Adekola in the lead roles. Newcomer Bianca Udo made her film acting debut t ...

'' (2020) *''

Small Chops ''Small Chops'' is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Robert O. Peters and produced by actress Chika Ike. The film stars Toyin Abraham, Chika Ike and Max Cavenham in the lead roles. The film was edited in the United States and was predomin ...

'' (2020) *''Sola Fe Pami'' *'' Shadow Parties'' (2020) *'' Kambili'' (2020) *''

'' (2020) *

Aki and Pawpaw ''Aki and Pawpaw'' is a 2021 Nigerian comedy film co-produced by Play Network Studios and Film One Entertainment. The comedy film directed by Biodun Stephen, written by Steph Boyo and Ozioma Ogbaji was a remake of the Aki na Ukwa 2002 comedic m ...

*''

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'' (2021) *'' The Therapist'' (2021) *''

Day of Destiny ''Day of Destiny'' also known as ''D.O.D'' is a 2021 Nigerian sci-fi adventure film written and co-directed by Akay Mason and Abosi Ogba. Abosi Ogba made his directorial debut in this film. The film stars Olumide Oworu, Denola Grey, Norbert Youn ...

'' (2022) *'' King of Thieves'' (2022) *The stranger I know (2022) *The wildflower (2022) *

Ijakumo ''Ijakumo'' (The Born Again Stripper) is a 2022 suspense thriller produced by Toyin Abraham and had its theatrical release on 23 December 2022. The film stars an ensemble cast including Toyin Abraham, Kunle Remi, Lolade Okusanya, Bimbo Akintola, O ...

(2022)

Awards and nominations

References

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