Toyin Abraham is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and producer born on September 5, 1984, in Auchi, Edo State. Raised in a humble, close-knit family, she built her career from the ground up, becoming one of Nollywood’s most loved figures. Over the years, she has transformed from a comic actress into a powerful storyteller, known for movies like “Alakada Reloaded,” “The Ghost and the Tout,” and “Ijakumo.” Beyond acting, she’s a businesswoman, a mother, and someone who speaks openly about growth, faith, and personal transformation the things that shaped her life and career into what it is today.
Family Background
Toyin Abraham was born Olutoyin Aimakhu on 5 September 1984 in Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria. She is the youngest of several siblings, growing up in a close-knit family. In a 2020 interview, she explained why she changed her name from “Aimakhu” to “Abraham”: her father’s name is Abraham Elias Aimakhu, and the name change was a “family thing.”
Husband
Toyin Abraham is married to Kolawole (Kola) Ajeyemi, a fellow Nollywood actor, director, and producer from Ogbomoso in Oyo State. She has said in interviews that they had known each other for years before their relationship turned romantic, they rekindled their friendship in late 2017, and the bond grew naturally from there. Her manager also clarified that when photos of their traditional wedding surfaced, it was actually their traditional introduction/engagement — not a legal marriage at that time. According to Toyin, their union is grounded in faith: she described her husband as calm, prayerful, and deeply spiritual.
Children
Toyin Abraham and Kolawole Ajeyemi have two children in their family. Her biological son, Ireoluwa (Ire) Ajeyemi, was born on 13 August 2019. She also has a stepdaughter, Temitope Ajeyemi, who is Kolawole’s daughter from a previous relationship. In past interviews, Toyin has expressed that both her kids are a big part of her joy and stability.
