Cute Abiola

Cute Abiola
ThecuteAbiola in 2026
Born
Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin

(1996-04-28) 28 April 1996
Kwara State, Ilorin, Nigeria
Other names
  • The Cute Abiola
  • Lawyer Kunle[1]
  • Ankara Gucci[2]
EducationKrawa State Polytechnic
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Comedian
  • content creator
  • social media influencer
  • navy officer (former)
Years active2009–present
SpouseKudirat Mosunmola (m. 2021)[3]
Children2
Military career
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch
 Nigerian Navy
Service years
2018–2022
Rank
Sub-Lieutenant
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2015–present
GenreMovies
Subscribers535 thousand
Views71 million
Last updated: 20 June 2026

Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin (born 28 April 1996),[4] better known by his stage name Cute Abiola, or The Cute Abiola is a Nigerian actor, comedian, social media personality, and content creator.[5] He is also known for portraying the recurring comedy character Lawyer Kunle.[6]

Before pursuing a full-time career in entertainment, Oluwatoyin served as a Sub-Lieutenant in the Nigerian Navy.[7]

Oluwatoyin received a nomination for Best Online Social Content Creator at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in recognition of his skit VIP Bathroom. He also received the Golden Stars Awards for Outstanding Impact as a Skit Maker. As an actor, he is known for portraying Bada in the comedy-drama film Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024) and for his role in the Yoruba-language comedy-drama series Ile Alayo.

Early life and education

Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin was born on 28 April 1996[8][9] in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. He was raised in a Muslim family and spent his early years in Ilorin, where he received his primary and secondary education. Oluwatoyin later enrolled at Kwara State Polytechnic and graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND).[10]

Military service and career

Cute Abiola began his comedy career during his secondary school days by participating in stage drama. His first stage performance was in 2009/10. He later moved into content creation, gaining wider recognition through comedy skits and screen performances.[10][11]

In 2015, Cute Abiola created an Instagram account and began posting comedy skits, starting with 15-second skits. His skits were inspired by his parents, whose mannerisms and accent he used in his performances. And lived in Ilorin for 18 years, where he developed the accent he used in his skits.[11]

In March 7, 2018, he enlisted in the Nigerian Navy,[12] where he began his training at the Nigerian Navy Training School as a cadet naval officer.[13][14] He later served Sub-Lieutenant (OSCOMP).[15][16] After joining the Nigerian Navy, Cute Abiola continued producing comedy content. The difficulty of combining the two careers eventually led to his departure from the Nigerian Navy in 2022, after which he focused on entertainment full time.[12]

In an Interview on HipTV Cute Abiola described his time in the Navy as the most critical part of his life, he stated.[17]

"That time was the most critical part of my life, and I was still able to achieve shooting content and being in the Navy. That was very, very hard. I used to be at work from Mondays to Saturdays most times, and all my contents still used to be out there. In a week, I used to post twice or three times".

— Cute Abiola

In 2021, Cute Abiola starred in the Yoruba-language comedy-drama series Ile Alayo, directed by Femi Adebayo, featuring Broda Shaggi and Mr Macaroni.[18][19] That same year, He also appeared in the YouTube web series SiSi, portraying his recurring comedy character, Lawyer Kunle.[20]

In November 2022, Cute Abiola was appointed Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Creative Industries to Kwara State Governor,[21] Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.[22][23][24] In 2023, he received a nomination at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for Best Online Social Content Creator for his skit VIP Bathroom.[25] The same year, he produced the film Shattered Innocence, and also starred alongside Chimezie Imo, Iyabo Ojo, and Jide Kosoko.[26] and also starred in The Bloom Boys, alongside Timini Egbuson and Shaffy Bello.[27]

In 2024, he starred in the film Everybody Loves Jenifa, where he played Bada, appearing alongside Funke Akindele and other members of the cast.[28] In 2026, Cute Abiola starred in Kilanko: The Invincible Child.[29]

Personal life

Cute Abiola married Khudrah (Kudirat) Mosunmola in 2021 in a private wedding ceremony in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. There was no public announcement of the wedding, although photographs from the ceremony were circulated on social media.[30] Following reports of the marriage, Instagram influencer Adeherself denied speculation that she had been engaged to Abiola or had been in a relationship with him.[31] The couple have two sons.[32][33]

Controversies

In November 2021, while serving in the Nigerian Navy, Cute Abiola was detained after being accused of violating the Armed Forces' social media policy. His detention attracted public attention after colleagues and associates reported that they had been unable to contact him.[34] The Nigerian Navy later confirmed that he was in military custody and stated that he had been detained for breaching regulations governing the use of military uniforms and social media by service personnel.[35][36][37] After a military disciplinary process, Cute Abiola was released from detention and assigned one month of "extra duty" as a corrective measure.[38]

The incident received widespread media coverage and prompted public discussion about the application of military regulations to personnel engaged in careers outside their official duties. Cute Abiola later left the Nigerian Navy in 2022 and continued his career in entertainment.[39]

In 2026, Cute Abiola drew public attention after issuing a public apology to former First Lady Patience Jonathan for participating in the online ridicule of her emotional reaction to the 2014 abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls. In a statement shared on social media, he said that the continued incidence of kidnapping in Nigeria had led him to reconsider the significance of her televised remarks, describing them as an expression of empathy rather than a subject for ridicule.[40][41]

Discography

Singles

List of singles
Song title Year Featured artist(s) Album
"Trouble"[42] 2021 (feat. Cute Abiola, Mr Real, Mickey De Viper & Dj Ab) Non-album single
"Afro Lambo"[43] 2025 N/a
"Cut Soap For Me (Efuwalose)"[44] 2026 Tolibian

Filmography

† Denotes works that have not yet been released

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Ewon Ife Benjamin Main role
2023 The Bloom Boys Chef (Mr Fellow Human) Recurring role
Shattered Innocence Cute Abiola Main role (Also served as producer)
2024 A Girl Like Her Wasiu Main role
Everybody Loves Jenifa Bada Supporting role
2026 Kilanko: The Invincible Child Supporting role

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Ile Alayo biola Recurring
Sisi Lawyer Kunle Webseries

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2019 MAYA Awards Africa Best Online Comedy Award Won [45]
2020 City People Entertainment Awards Comedy act of the year Nominated [46]
2021 Nigeria Skits Industry Awards Most consistent costume Nominated [47]
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Online Social Content Creator Nominated [25]
Golden Stars Award Outstanding impact as a skit maker Won [48]
Public servant Won
2024 Silverbird Awards Influencer of the year Nominated [49]

References

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  2. ↑ Aanu, Damilare (2019-01-04). "'I am depressed' - Nigerian Naval officer and comedian cries for help!". WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 2026-06-21.
  3. ↑ Morgan, Oluwafemi (2022-01-13). "Happy birthday to my queen, comedian Cute Abiola celebrates wife". PUNCH. Retrieved 2026-08-28.
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