Tomi Odunsi | |
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 Odunsi at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | |
| Born | Tomi Odunsi 24 May 1987 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian (1987–present) |
| Education | Linguistics and African Languages, University of Lagos |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Tinsel |
Tomi Odunsi Fadinaⓘ (born 24 May 1987) is a Nigerian television actress,[1] singer, 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]
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Tinsel (2012) as Salewa
- In the Music (2015)
- One Minute Man (2015)
- Seven (2019) as Wando
- Lagos to Abuja Coach (2020)
Other ventures
[edit]Tomi Odunsi is the CEO and founder of CGT Media Ltd, [23] an African entertainment and media company.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Adene, Gift (23 March 2020). "Actress Tomi Odunsi celebrates her first mother's day after 4 miscarriages". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "Tinsel star, TOMI ODUNSI speaks on her ambassadorial appointment, career and music". Encomium Magazine.
- ^ "i am not a sex symbol shalewa of Tinsel". The Express Tribune.
- ^ BellaNaija.com. "First Look: Tomi Odunsi & Seun Fadina's Registry Wedding so Intimate & Sweet!". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ BellaNaija.com. "Tomi Odunsi & Seun Fadina are Proud Parents to a Baby Boy! She is a beautiful lady". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "I've been robbed of my privacy –Tomi Odunsi". The Punch – Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper.
- ^ Our. "African Movie Channel is dedicated to best of Nollywood movies".
- ^ "Govt Urged To Implement Policies That Protect Creative Industry". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "BN Exclusive: Africa Magic's Official Christmas Theme Song 2013 | Written & Performed by Tomi Odunsi – BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "AUDIO: AfricaMagic's Official Christmas Theme Song 2013 – Written & Performed by Tomi Odunsi – TalkMedia Africa". talkmediaafrica.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "OLURONBI:THE MUSICAL | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Oluronbi Musical". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ ""OLURONBI" The AFRICAN DANCE MUSICAL". The Wild Black Child. 23 September 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Omawumi, Yinka Davies, Timi, Ireti Doyle and other talented stars revive OLURONBI – BellaNaija". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Aboriginal Productions out with Fractures – Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 19 February 2010. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Aboriginal Theatre's Fractures in Retrospect". THISDAYLIVE. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Rubiewe Archives | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "'Rubiewe': The African 'Beauty & The Beast' on stage May 27, 29 » YNaija". YNaija. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "360Fresh: Jaygo – Rubiewe | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ Adiele, Chinedu. "Saro The Musical: A broadway style theater production live on stage this Easter". Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Saro the Musical Premieres in London, Gets Standing Ovation". THISDAYLIVE. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "SARO The Musical". saroterrakulture.blogspot.com.ng. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "CGT Management (@cgtmgt) • Instagram photos and videos". instagram.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.