Toyin Afolayan
Toyin Afolayan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 September 1959 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Lola Idije |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Notable work | Deadly Affair |
| Relatives | Adeyemi Afolayan |
Toyin Afolayan ⓘ(born 24 September 1959) popularly known as Lola Idije is a Nigerian film actress.[1] She gained recognition after starring as Madam Adisa in a 1995 film titled Deadly Affair.[2]
Toyin Afolayan is known as the initiator of popular internet slangs Soro Soke werey[3] and Pele My Dear. Soro Soke Werey is a term used by #EndSars protesters in Nigeria to demand that Government Speak Up and Louder on the excesses of the SARS Police unit in the country.
Biography[edit]
Toyin Afolayan is an indigene of Agbamu, Kwara State in South West Nigeria.[1] She is the cousin of Adeyemi Afolayan (aka Ade Love)[1] and his children, Nigerian film actors Kunle Afolayan, Gabriel Afolayan, Aremu Afolayan and Moji Afolayan. Toyin started acting in the '80s due to the influence of Ade Love.[4] She has remained active in Nollywood till date, featuring more in Yoruba movies.
Personal life[edit]
Toyin Afolayan is a widow,[2] mother of three female children and grandmother.[5] Her only son died at infancy.[1]
Selected filmography[edit]
Glimpse (2020)[6]
Arojinle (2018)[7]
Ojuloge Obirin (2017)[8]
Irapada (2006)
Idunnu mi (2007)
Osunwon Eda (2006)
Olokiki oru: The midnight sensation (2019)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Tade, Afisat (24 May 2012). "'At my age, remarrying shouldn't be a priority again' -Lola Idije". Ecomium Weekly. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ a b Popoola, Nike (20 October 2014). "'God Has Been My Pillar All Along' – Toyin Afolayan (Lola Idije) on life @ 55". Ecomium Weekly. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ BBC News Pidgin (29 December 2020). "End of the year quotes: Soro Soke, Wahala be like and oda trend tok wey Nigerian youths use". BBC News. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "10 matriarchs of Nigerian movie industry". Punch Newspapers. 2021-01-10. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
- ^ Wale, Kaffy (2020-03-02). "Veteran Actress, Toyin Afolayan (Lola Idije) Tells How Her Children Prevented Her From Getting Married After Her Husband's Death". Motherhood In-Style Magazine. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2020-08-10). "There's A New Teaser for Biodun Stephen's Film "Glimpse" starring Bisola Ayieola & Lola Idije". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
- ^ "Arojinle". irokotv.com. Irokotv. 2018. Archived from the original on December 4, 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ Tv, Bn (2017-09-13). "#BNMovieFeature: WATCH Bobrisky, Lola Idije, Tayo Sobola in "Ojuloge Obirin"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
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