Tomi Odunsi

Tomi Odunsi
Odunsi at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
Born
Tomi Odunsi Fadina

(1987-05-24) 24 May 1987
Ogun State, Nigeria
EducationUniversity of Lagos
Occupations
  • Actress
  • songwriter
Years active1995–present
Known forTinsel

Tomi Odunsi Fadina (Listenⓘ; born 24 May 1987) is a Nigerian actress[1] and songwriter best known for playing "Salewa" in the television series, Tinsel, a popular African soap opera.[2][3]

Early life

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.[4] Odunsi premiered her debut single, "I Wan Blow", in April 2013 and performed it at the Oriental Hotel in August 2013.[5] She is of the opinion that policies that protect the creative industry should be implemented.[6]

Career

Her songwriting credits include:

  • The Magic 2013 Christmas Theme Song[7][8]
  • 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

Personal Life

Odunsi married fitness trainer Seun Fadina in a registry ceremony in July 2016.[9] The couple welcomed their first child together in February 2020.[10]

Theatre

  • 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

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

Other ventures

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

See also

References

  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. ↑ "I've been robbed of my privacy –Tomi Odunsi". The Punch.
  5. ↑ Our. "African Movie Channel is dedicated to best of Nollywood movies". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria.
  6. ↑ "Govt Urged To Implement Policies That Protect Creative Industry". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  7. ↑ "BN Exclusive: Africa Magic's Official Christmas Theme Song 2013 | Written & Performed by Tomi Odunsi – BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  8. ↑ "AUDIO: AfricaMagic's Official Christmas Theme Song 2013 – Written & Performed by Tomi Odunsi – TalkMedia Africa". talkmediaafrica.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  9. ↑ "First Look: Tomi Odunsi & Seun Fadina's Registry Wedding so Intimate & Sweet!". BellaNaija. 1 August 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  10. ↑ Augoye, Jayne (29 February 2020). "Tinsel star Tomi Odunsi welcomes first child". P.M. News. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
  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. Lagos, Nigeria. 19 February 2010. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  16. ↑ "Aboriginal Theatre's Fractures in Retrospect". This Day. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  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". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  21. ↑ "Saro the Musical Premieres in London, Gets Standing Ovation". This Day. 27 August 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  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.
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