Nollywood Actress, Toyin Abraham Biography & Net Worth (See Details)

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Nollywood Actress, Toyin Abraham Biography & Net Worth (See Details)

Toyin Abraham is a Nigerian film maker, actress and entrepreneur. She began her acting career in 2003 when she starred in the movie Dugbe Dugbe nbo produced by Bukky Wright. Since then, she has continued to feature in best of Nollywood movies and has also ventured into movie production. 

Toyin Abraham's Early Life

Toyin Abraham was born Olutoyin Aimakhu on September 5, 1984 in Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria. She began her education in Edo state and attended Oba Kenzo Nursery and Primary School, Benin. Later on, her father retired and the entire family moved to Ibadan where she spent most of her early life. 

In Ibadan, she started from Queen’s Staff School, then St. Annes School, Ibadan. Thereafter, she proceeded to Iree Polytechnic, Osun State for a National Diploma in Business Studies. She also attended Olabisi Onabanjo University and bagged a degree in Philosophy before returning to Iree Polytechnic for an HND in Marketing. 

Toyin is the last of six children. She was born into a poor background where she had to hawk to support her family. 

Toyin Abraham's Personal Life

In 2013, Toyin got married to Adeniyi Johnson, a Nollywood actor. But, the marriage lasted for two years. Then, in July 2019, she had a traditional engagement with Kolawole Ajeyemi, an actor too 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. Her hobbies include; singing, dancing, and cooking.

Toyin Abraham's Career

Toyin began acting in 2003 but took it professional in 2004/2005. Her Motivation came from her boss Bukky Wright, an ace Nigerian actress. Toyin Abraham first featured in Bukky’s movie, Dugbe Dugbe Nbo. Subsequently, she began to star in other films until she rose to stardom.

As she grew in the movie industry, she started producing her own movies. The first movie she produced is Alajota and there are plans to produce Alajota Reloaded. 

Today, Toyin Abraham is one of the biggest brands in the Nigerian movie industry. According to her, starring in Okafor’s Law and working with movie director, Omoni Oboli was highly instrumental to her brand. She is not relenting, she has been consistent and is making a name for herself.

In the industry, she has worked with the likes of Kunle Afolayan, Tonto Dikeh, Jackie Appiah, Bolanle Ninalowo, Mercy Aigbe, iyabo Ojo and many others.

Toyin Abraham's Films

She has starred in numerous movies, some of which include;

• Alakada, 2013

• Omo Elemosho, 2013

• Ayitale, 2013

• Ebi mi ni, 2013

• Alani Baba Labake, 2013

• Love is in the Hair, 2016

• Okafor’s Law, 2016

• Celebrity Marriage, 2017

• Tatu, 2017

• Wives on Strike: The Revolution, 2017

• London Fever, 2017

• Hakkunde, 2017

• Alakada Reloaded, 2017

• Mentally, 2017

• Esohe, 2017

• The In-laws, 2017

• Dance to my Heart, 2017

• Disguise, 2018

• The Ghost and the Tout, 2018

• Seven and a Half Dates, 2018

• What Just Happened, 2018

• Two Weeks in Lagos, 2019

• Nimbe, 2019

• Don’t Get Mad, Get Even, 2019

• Made in Heaven, 2019

• The Millions, 2019

• Kasanova, 2019

• Bling Lagosians, 2019

• Elevator Baby, 2019

Toyin Abraham's Awards And Nomination

Toyin is an award-winning actress with several nominations. Some of the nominations include; 

• Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba) ‘Ebimi ni’, Best of Nollywood Awards, 2013

• Best Actress in a Supporting Role ‘Esohe’, Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), 2018

• Best Actress in a Supporting Role ‘Diamond in the Sky’, English, Best of Nollywood, 2019 

Some of the awards in her possession also include; 

• Best Actress ‘Alakada’, Ben TV Awards, 2014

• Best Indigenous Actress, Nigeria Entertainment Award, 2014

• The Best Supporting Actress Feature Film ‘Hakkunde’ Five Continents International Film Festival, 2017

• Best Actress in Nollywood, Moreklue All Youths Award (MAYA), 2017

• The Best Female Act, Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA), 2017

• Best Actress ‘Alakada Reloaded’ Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY), 2017

• Best Supporting Actress ‘Tatu’ Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), 2018

Toyin Abraham's Net Worth

Toyin is one of Nigeria’s biggest social influencer and her estimated net worth at $500,000. She is one of the richest and most influential actresses in Nigeria.