Toyin Abraham
Actress & filmmaker
Biography
From supporting roles in Ibadan to box-office queen, Toyin Abraham is one of Nollywood’s biggest crowd-pullers. Her Alakada character is a household name, and in 2025 she made her directing debut with Oversabi Aunty.
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- 2003
Born in Auchi, Edo State, Toyin got her break in 2003 when veteran actress Bukky Wright came to Ibadan to shoot a film.
- 2009
Her 2009 film Alakada, about a woman who pretends to be rich, became a franchise: Alakada 2, Alakada Reloaded, Fate of Alakada and Alakada: Bad and Boujee.
- 2019
She married actor Kolawole Ajeyemi in 2019; they have a son, Ire.
- 2020
She won the AMVCA for Best Actress in a Drama for Elevator Baby (2020) and the Silverbird Trailblazer Award (2025).
- 2025
Oversabi Aunty (2025), her first film as director, reportedly crossed ₦1 billion at the West African box office in early 2026.
Quick facts
How old is Toyin Abraham?
She was born on 5 September 1980.
Who is Toyin Abraham’s husband?
Actor Kolawole Ajeyemi.
What film did Toyin Abraham direct?
Oversabi Aunty (2025), her directorial debut.
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