Olawunmi Toriola

Born: 1988-07-11 (age 38)
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Occupation: Actress, Film Producer
Alma Mater: University of Ilorin, Nigeria
AKA: Wumi Toriola, Olawunmi Toriola

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Career Stats

Rising

Movies: 12
Lead Roles: 6
Supporting: 5

Career Overview

Olawunmi Toriola has 12 film credits spanning 2022–2026 .

Peak: 2026
Hiatus: 4 years (2022–2026)

Role Distribution

Actress ×8

Actor ×4

Producer ×3

Executive-producer ×2

Story ×1

Genre Breakdown

Versatility: HighFav: Drama

Drama

Thriller

Comedy

Romance

Action

Family

Biography

EARLY LIFE

Wumi Toriola attended Providence Primary and Secondary School in Lagos State. She developed an interest in acting and made her screen debut in 2009.

CAREER

Wumi Toriola began her acting career in 2009 with her first role in the film Odunfa Caucus. She has since featured in numerous Yoruba and English Nollywood productions, often playing lead or major supporting roles. Notable film roles include, Alakada Reloaded (2017), The Cokers (2021) as Adejoke, Battle on Buka Street (2022) as Titi, Ija (2023) as Itunnu, Crossroads (2024) as Dunni, Queen Lateefah (2024) as Lateefah, Farmer's Bride (2024), Eje Kan (2025), Owambe Thieves (2025), Gingerrr (2025). As a producer, she has executive-produced and produced several films including, Ajewunmi (her first production in 2015), Obinrin, My Past, Ayo Ife, Sugbon Kan, Omo Better, Eso Ajara, Loko Laya, Ofin Aje, Konge (parts 1, 2 & 3)

PERSONAL LIFE

Wumi Toriola got married in 2018. She gave birth to her first child on 14 October 2019. In 2023, she announced via Instagram that her marriage of four years had ended (divorced). She is a mother of one and keeps most other family details relatively private.