Toyin Adegbola Explained

Toyin Adegbola popularly known as Toyin Asewo to re mecca (born 28 December 1961)^[1] is a Nigerian film actress, producer and director.^[2]

Career

Toyin began her acting career in 1984 in the Yoruba language films of Nollywood.^[3] She is a member of the board of the Osun State Arts and Culture Council.^[4] She is a popular face in the Nollywood sector.

Personal life

Adegbola was married to a journalist Mr. Anthony Kolawole Adegbola who later died. She met her late husband when she was working in the Television House, Ibadan. At that time, Mr. Adegbola was working at NTA Lagos.^[5] Adegbola has two children, a daughter, and a son; both live in Dublin, Ireland. She also has two grandchildren.^{[6] [7]} On Saturday, 5 March 2016, she was conferred with a chieftaincy title as Yeye Meso of Oke-Irun, State of Osun, by His Royal Majesty Alayeluwa Oba Isaac Adetoyi Adetuluese Olokose 11.^[8]

Selected filmography

• Asewo to re Mecca (1992)
• Koseegbe (1995) as Suwebatu
• Mayowa (1999) as Tolani
• Akobi gomina (2002) as Iyabo
• Ojabo kofo (2003)
• The Campus Queen (2004) as Tok's Mother
• Ladepo Omo Adanwo (2005) as Queen
• Adesoro (2006) as Iyawo Olori Ebi
• Ekuro (2007) as Adeyemi's Mother
• Atanpako meta (2008)
• Oju ife (2009)
• Oga olopa (2010)
• Emi Abata (2012) as Iya Ibilola
• Ayitale (2013) as Sade
• Omo University (2015) as Adunni
• Burgled (2020)
• Adarugudu (2020) as Iya Kayode
• Esin (2021) as Ejigbede Leader
• Shadow Parties (2021) as Queen of Aje Land

Awards

Professional Excellence Award from Symbol of Hope Foundation from her performance in Asewo To Re Mecca.https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/award-for-top-yoruba-actress-toyin-adegbola/

Notes and References

1. Web site: Toyin Adegbola Birthday: 4 facts about Popular Yoruba actress. Slickson. slickson.com.
2. Web site: How police detained me for 10 days –Toyin Adegbola. The Punch News. 9 June 2015.
3. News: KSA, K1, others to perform at Toyin Adegbola's 30 years on stage. The Nation. Nigeria. 30 July 2015.
4. Web site: Actress Toyin Adegbola Gets Governmental Position in Osun. Information Nigeria. 23 August 2013. 9 June 2015.
5. Web site: Read the Full Biography of Toyin Adegbola Asewo to Re Mecca. 31 October 2016.
6. Web site: Meet Toyin Adegbola's Daughter Who Is Her Replica. Bodunrin. Sola. 14 September 2015. NAIJ. 17 October 2016.
7. Web site: Nollywood actress, Toyin Adegbola meets grandchild for the first time. Bankole. Taofik. 8 July 2016. The Net. 17 October 2016.
8. was on Saturday 5 March 2016, installed as Yeye Meso of Oke-Irun, State of Osun, by HRM Alayeluwa Oba Isaac Adetoyi Adetuluese Olokose 11