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Tomi Odunsi
Born
Tomi Odunsi

(1987-05-24) 24 May 1987 (age 37)
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian (1987–present)
EducationLinguistics and African Languages, University of Lagos
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active1995–present
Known forTinsel

Tomi Odunsi FadinaListen (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

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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

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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

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  • 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

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  • Tinsel (2012) as Salewa
  • In the Music (2015)
  • One Minute Man (2015)
  • Seven (2019) as Wando
  • Lagos to Abuja Coach (2020)

Other ventures

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Tomi Odunsi is the CEO and founder of CGT Media Ltd, ⁣[23] an African entertainment and media company.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Adene, Gift (23 March 2020). "Actress Tomi Odunsi celebrates her first mother's day after 4 miscarriages". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Tinsel star, TOMI ODUNSI speaks on her ambassadorial appointment, career and music". Encomium Magazine.
  3. ^ "i am not a sex symbol shalewa of Tinsel". The Express Tribune.
  4. ^ BellaNaija.com. "First Look: Tomi Odunsi & Seun Fadina's Registry Wedding so Intimate & Sweet!". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "I've been robbed of my privacy –Tomi Odunsi". The Punch – Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper.
  7. ^ Our. "African Movie Channel is dedicated to best of Nollywood movies".
  8. ^ "Govt Urged To Implement Policies That Protect Creative Industry". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  9. ^ "BN Exclusive: Africa Magic's Official Christmas Theme Song 2013 | Written & Performed by Tomi Odunsi – BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  10. ^ "AUDIO: AfricaMagic's Official Christmas Theme Song 2013 – Written & Performed by Tomi Odunsi – TalkMedia Africa". talkmediaafrica.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  11. ^ "OLURONBI:THE MUSICAL | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  12. ^ "Oluronbi Musical". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  13. ^ ""OLURONBI" The AFRICAN DANCE MUSICAL". The Wild Black Child. 23 September 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  14. ^ "Omawumi, Yinka Davies, Timi, Ireti Doyle and other talented stars revive OLURONBI – BellaNaija". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  15. ^ "Aboriginal Productions out with Fractures – Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 19 February 2010. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  16. ^ Editor, Online (28 January 2017). "Aboriginal Theatre's Fractures in Retrospect". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2 April 2018. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  17. ^ "Rubiewe Archives | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  18. ^ "'Rubiewe': The African 'Beauty & The Beast' on stage May 27, 29 » YNaija". YNaija. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  19. ^ "360Fresh: Jaygo – Rubiewe | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  20. ^ Adiele, Chinedu. "Saro The Musical: A broadway style theater production live on stage this Easter". Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  21. ^ Editor, Online (27 August 2017). "Saro the Musical Premieres in London, Gets Standing Ovation". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2 April 2018. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  22. ^ "SARO The Musical". saroterrakulture.blogspot.com.ng. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  23. ^ "CGT Management (@cgtmgt) • Instagram photos and videos". instagram.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.