Draft:Tomike Adeoye
Tomike Adeoye | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tomike Adeoye August 24, 1995 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Other name | Olori Ebi |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Lagos (B.Sc in Microbiology) |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Children | 2 |
Tomike Adeoye (born 24 August 1995) populary known as Olori Ebi[1] is a Nigerian media personality, entrepreneur and actress[2][3] She began her career in radio and television, later venturing into acting, with her debut in the Nigerian television series Jenifa's Diary.[4] She subsequently appeared in productions including Industreet, Phases, Ègún, and Àjosepo. In 2024, she was one of the highest grossing lead actresses in Nigeria.[5]
In March 2025, she was appointed the MD of LightHill Studio.[6]
Early life and Education
[edit]Tomike Adeoye was born on 24 August 1995 in Lagos, Nigeria, where she was raised and completed her primary and secondary education. She studied Microbiology at the University of Lagos, graduating in 2016. While at the university, she started to pursue her interest in media and entertainment.[7]
Career
[edit]Media and Television
[edit]Adeoye began her media career while studying at the University of Lagos and subsequently worked as a television and radio presenter with 103.1 UnilagFM.[8]
In 2016, she participated in ''Moments Z'', a television competition on EbonyLife TV, where she worked as a celebrity tracker.[9] She later became a red-carpet host for EbonyLife TV's ''VVIP Events'', including the premieres of The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, Chief Daddy and Your Excellency. In 2017, Adeoye also became a presenter on ''Groove On'', an entertainment programme on Silverbird Television.[10]
On 14 August 2020, Adeoye hosted the fourth season of Real Talk, a talk-show programme produced by Ndani TV.[11]
Acting
[edit]Adeoye made her acting debut in 2015 as Tania in Jenifa's Diary, a television series produced by Funke Akindele. She subsequently appeared in Industreet, a musical drama series, where she played Ada. Later, she took on roles in productions including Phases and Ègún, while continuing to work across television, digital media and entertainment.[12]
In 2024, Adeoye played one of the lead roles in Àjosepo, a comedy-drama directed by Kayode Kasum. She portrayed Tani opposite Mike Afolarin, who played Dapo. The film also featured Timini Egbuson, Mercy Aigbe, Bisola Aiyeola, Deyemi Okanlawon, Ronke Oshodi Oke and Muyiwa Ademola. Àjosepo became a commercial success at the Nigerian box office, grossing approximately ₦257 million.[13] In FilmOne's 2024 ranking of the highest-grossing lead actresses, Adeoye ranked fourth for her performance in Àjosepo, behind Funke Akindele, Wunmi Toriola and Toyin Abraham.[14]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jenifa's Diary | |
| 2017 | All of Us | |
| Industreet | ||
| 2019 | Phases | [15] |
| 2023 | Ègún | [16] |
| 2024 | Àjosepò | [17] |
| A Heart on the Line | [18][19] | |
| Mistakenly Yours | [20] | |
| 2026 | Àjosepò: The Gathering | [21] |
| Okanjunwa | [22] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Future Awards Africa[23] | Prize for On-Air Personality (TV) | Nominated |
| 2019 | ELOY Awards[24] | TV Personality | Nominated |
| 2020 | ELOY Awards[25] | Award for Influence | Nominated |
| 2021 | GAGE Awards[26] | Influencer of the Year | Nominated |
| Pulse Influencer Awards[27] | Influencer of the Year | Won | |
| 2025 | Trendupp Awards[28] | The Force of Instagram[29] | Won |
| The Future Awards Africa[30][31] | Prize for Professional Service | Won |
Personal life
[edit]Adeoye married Tosin Adeoye in April 2019.[32] The couple have two children. Their first child, a daughter, was born in July 2021, followed by a son in March 2023.[33] Adeoye has spoken publicly about motherhood and the challenges of balancing parenting with her career in media and entertainment.[34]
In interviews, Adeoye has discussed the transition into motherhood and the effect of pregnancy and parenting on her professional life. She has also spoken about the role of her husband and family in supporting her as she continued working in media and content creation after becoming a mother.[35]
References
[edit]- ↑ "See All the Sky-Inspired Looks at Tomike's Olori Ebi Party". Pulse Nigeria. 2025-12-01. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "8 content creators you should follow in 2022". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "Our Speakers | Cannes Lions". www.canneslions.com. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "Our Favourite Side Characters in the 'Jenifa' Franchise - What Kept Me Up". 2024-12-30. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Akindele, Tomike, Toriola dominate Nollywood's 2024 highest-grossing lead actresses - P.M. News". Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ Meshioye, David (2025-03-04). "Tomike Adeoye Appointed as MD/CEO of LightHill Studio". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ Adigun, Oluwatobi (2024-08-14). "Tomike Adeoye: A Powerful Force in Leadership, and Community Impact -". Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ EnterpriseCEO (2026-05-31). "How Tomike Adeoye Transformed Visibility into Lasting Impact". EnterpriseCEO. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ Adeyinka, Ayomitide (2025-09-25). "Tomike Adeoye: An Influencer Leading the Way at the Height of Her Career". YNaija. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ VioletJohnson (2025-08-25). "Tomike Adeoye Biography, Age, State Of Origin, Husband, Parents, Wikipedia, Movies, Net Worth". Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "NDANIREALTALK SEASON 4 : BEHIND THE SCENES — ndani.tv". Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "Carmen Ike Okoro's Film, "Egun", Set to Debut in Cinemas on November 10 - Afrocritik". 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "List of highest-grossing Nigerian films", Wikipedia, 2026-09-10, retrieved 2026-09-23
- ↑ Okonkwo, Amarachi (2025-01-27). "Funke Akindele, Wunmi Toriola, emerge highest grossing lead actresses in 2024". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Phases (2019) | Nollywire". nollywire.com. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ ""Egun": Brilliantly Concocted Mix of Collar and Blood That Caps off the Year - Nollywood Reporter". 2023-12-20. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "'Ajosepo', 'Iwe Ala' maintain strong box office performance - P.M. News". Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ Adeyinka, Ayomitide (2024-11-30). "Watch the Trailer of BluuTV's "A Heart on the Line", Starring Ayoola Ayolola and Tomike Adeoye". YNaija. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Abimbola Craig to release new web-series, 'A Heart On The Line' starring Ayoola and Mimi Chaka". Pulse Nigeria. 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Laju Iren Films to Release 'Mistakenly Yours' Via Virtual Cinema this Easter – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ Adeyinka, Ayomitide (2026-05-05). "Nollywood Movies Coming Out This May 2026". YNaija. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ Sulaimon, Muhibat (2026-07-26). "REVIEW: 'Okanjuwa' is an enjoyable festive film that takes the long route". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "TFAA 2018 Nominees List". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "ELOY Awards 2019 Winners Emerge – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ Eloy-Awards (2020-11-17). "And the nominees for the prestigious ELOY Awards 2020 are … - Eloy Awards". Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ Okojie-Okeiyi, Josephine (2021-04-26). "GAGE 2021 awards: MTN, Nengi others emerge winners". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ "Pulse Influencer Awards 2021: The full winners list". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-10-10. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ Bolawa, Pelumi (2025-07-14). "FULL LIST: Veekee James, Pooja, Peller win big at 2025 Trendupp Awards". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ Lasaki, Eniola (2025-07-15). "Trenddup Awards: First Time Winners JayOnAir, Nons Miraj, Folagade Banks, Tomike, Others Shine - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ TFAA (2025-11-10). "Meet The Winners of the 19th Edition of The Future Awards Africa". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ Egenuka, Ngozi (2025-11-26). "Tomike, Hashim, others win TFAA". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2020-04-14). "Tomike Adeoye is Giving Us a Look into her Beautiful White Wedding Ceremony". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ Yaakugh, Kumashe (2021-12-01). "Maternity Fashion: 19 Fabulous Asoebi Styles Perfect for Expectant Mothers - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ Dike, ChiAmaka (2024-01-10). "The marriage between motherhood and career, as told by Tomike Adeoye". Marie Claire Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2024-07-21). "Tomike Adeoye Shares Her Balancing Act on "Mums Next Door" With Maria Chike". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-09-22.