Wumi Toriola
Nigerian film actress
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Wumi Toriola ⓘ (born 11 July 1988) is a Nigerian film actress and film producer.[4]
Born
Olawunmi Toriola
Lagos, Nigeria
AlmamaterUniversity of Ilorin
OccupationsFilm actress[1][2][3]
Film producer
Film producer
Yearsactive2009–present
Wunmi Toriola | |
|---|---|
| Born | Olawunmi Toriola Lagos, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Ilorin |
| Occupations | Film actress[1][2][3] Film producer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | da |
Early life and education
Toriola was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She attended Providence Primary and Secondary School in Lagos State before proceeding to the University of Ilorin, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in linguistics.[5]
Career
In 2009, Toriola received her first acting role in the film Odunfa Caucus and produced her first film, Ajewunmi, in 2015.
In 2018, she won the Fastest Rising Actress (Yoruba) award at the City People Entertainment Awards.[6]
Personal life
Filmography
Actor
- Alakada Reloaded (2017) as Wumi
- Ayomipo
- Wedding Ring
- Our Love Story[12]
- False Flag (2017)
- The Cokers (2021) as Adejoke
- Battle on Buka Street (2022) as Titi[13]
- Ija (2023) as Itunnu
- Crossroads (2024) as Dunni
- Queen Lateefah (2024) as Lateefah
- Farmer's Bride (2024)
- Eje Kan (2025)
- Owambe Thieves (2025)
- Gingerrr (2025)
Producer
- Obinrin
- Ajewunmi
- My Past
- Ayo Ife
- Sugbon Kan
- Omo Better
- Eso Ajara
- Loko Laya
- Ofin Aje
- Konge (1,2,3)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | City People Entertainment Awards | Fastest Rising Actress (Yoruba) | Won | |
| 2021 | Yoruba Music and Films Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |
