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Toyin Afolayan (born September 24,1959) popularly known as Lola Idije is a Nigerian film actress. She gained recognition after starring as Madam Adisa in a 1995 film titled Deadly Affair.
Toyin Afolayan is known as the initiator of popular internet slangs Soro Soke werey 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
Toyin Afolayan is an indigene of Agbamu, Kwara State in Southwest Nigeria. She is the cousin of Adeyemi Afolayan (aka Ade Love) 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. She has remained active in Nollywood till date, featuring more in Yoruba movies.
The veteran actress has been in the movie industry for about three decades in which she rose to fame in 1995 for her role as Mama Adisa in the movie 'Deadly Affair'
Personal life
Toyin Afolayan is a widow, a mother of three female children and a grandmother. Her only son died at infancy. Toyin Afolayan was recently named the brand ambassador of Boalas Homes and Gardens
Selected filmography
Glimpse (2020)
Arojinle (2018)
Ojuloge Obirin (2017)
Irapada (2006)
Deadly Affair (1995) as Madam Adisa
Ayomida (2003) as Judge
Botife (2004) as Ajibike
Osunwon Eda (2006)
Idunnu mi (2007)
Taiwo Taiwo (2008) as Egbon Joke
Elewon (2009) as Iya Aliah
Olokiki oru: The Midnight Sensation (2019) as Olori
Anikulapo (2022) as Oyo Chief
See also
List of Nigerian actors
References
External links
Toyin Afolayan at IMDb
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