Biography of Toyin Abraham

Toyin Abraham formerly known as Toyin Aimakhu is a renowned Nigerian actress, filmmaker, director, producer and philanthropist. Despite being trailed by controversies, Toyin remains one of the most popular, charming and funny actresses in the Nigerian film industry .

Early life and background of Toyin Abraham

Toyin Abraham was born on the 5th of September, 1982 in Auchi, a town in Edo State in Southern Nigeria. She started her elementary education at Oba Kenzo Nursery and Primary School, Benin before relocating with her family to Ibadan where she completed her primary education. For secondary education, she attended Queen’s Staff School and St. Annes School in Ibadan. Thereafter, she proceeded to bag a Diploma in Business Studies from Iree Polytechnic, Osun State. Toyin also obtained a degree in Philosophy from Olabisi Onabanjo University before returning to Iree Polytechnic to attain a Higher National Diploma in Marketing.

Toyin Abraham

Her Rise to Fame

Toyin Abraham kick-started her acting career in 2003 when a famous Nigerian actress, Bukky Wright came to town to shoot a movie. Initially, she played small roles but soon rose to being a prominent actress playing lead roles. Over the years, she has featured, produced and directed many movies. Today, she has become one of the biggest brands in the Nigerian movie industry. According to her, featuring in Okafor’s law  and working with movie director, Omoni Oboli was highly instrumental to her brand. She has worked with the likes of Kunle Afolayan, Tonto Dikeh, Jackie Appiah, Bolanle Ninalowo, Mercy Aigbe, Iyabo Ojo among others. She has starred in numerous movies such as Alakada, Tatu, Celebrity Marriage, Wives on Strike, Hakkunde, Esohe, The In-laws, Seven and a Half Dates, The Millions, Kasanova, Bling Lagosians, Elevator Baby etc.

Her Entrepreneurial Exploits

Having experience challenges in pregnancy , Toyin launched her herbal medicine business, Toyin Herbal, a subsidiary of Toyin Abraham Company in October 2019. According to her, she discovered many people have neglected the traditional remedies that served their forefathers during crises of childlessness. Instead, they have sort out other modern inventions which are quite expensive and probably harmful to their health. Due to this, she she launched the Female Fertility Booster (FFB), a product which makes child bearing and conception easier. FFB promotes sexual health, regulates menstrual cycle and cramps, supports and stabilizes pregnancy. Also, Toyin is the CEO of CurvslimmingteabyToyin and bodytalkbyToyin.

Toyin Abraham

Toyin Abraham’s Relationship and Family Life

The screen diva was once married to fellow actor, Adeniyi Johnson. The marriage hit the rocks two years after. According to reports, the separation was as a result of infidelity on the husband’s part.  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.

Toyin Abraham
Toyin Abraham and her husband

Awards and Nominations

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

The elegant actress is one of Nigeria’s biggest influencers. She’s ranked amongst the richest and most influential celebrities in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $500,000.

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