Tomi Odunsi
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24 May 1987
- Actress
- songwriter
Tomi Odunsi | |
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Odunsi at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | |
| Born | Tomi Odunsi Fadina 24 May 1987 |
| Education | Linguistics and African Languages, University of Lagos |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Tinsel |
Tomi Odunsi Fadina (ⓘ; born 24 May 1987) is a Nigerian actress[1] and songwriter best known for playing "Salewa" in the television series, Tinsel, a popular African soap opera.[2][3]
Tomi married Seun Fadina in 2016.[4] The couple's first child was born in 2020.[5]
Tomi Odunsi was born on 24 May 1987, in Ogun State, Nigeria. Tomi Odunsi attended the University of Lagos, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in Linguistics and African Languages with a specialization in the Yoruba language.[6] Odunsi premiered her debut single, "I Wan Blow", in April 2013 and performed it at the Oriental Hotel in August 2013.[7] She is of the opinion that policies that protect the creative industry should be implemented.[8]
Career
Her songwriting credits include:
- The Magic 2013 Christmas Theme Song[9][10]
- In the Music Movie soundtrack
- All the songs in her EP, Santacruise
- Superwomen episode on Moments with Mo with Mo Abudu
- Urban Lounge TV show theme song
Theatre
- Oluronbi: The Musical[11][12] 1 & 2: Sope (support). Aboriginal Productions.
- Oluronbi: The Musical[13][14] 3: Ope (support). Aboriginal Productions
- Fractures:[15][16] Toju (Lead). Aboriginal Productions
- Rubiewe:[17][18][19] Cup (Support). Paws Productions.
- Saro: The Musical:[20][21][22] Ronke (Support). TerraKulture BAP Productions
Filmography
- Tinsel (2012) as Salewa
- In the Music (2015)
- One Minute Man (2015)
- Seven (2019) as Wando
- Lagos to Abuja Coach (2020)
Other ventures
Tomi Odunsi is the CEO and founder of CGT Media Ltd, [23] an African entertainment and media company.