Gbemi Anthonia Adefuye, (born July 20, 1985,) professionally known as Toni Tones, is a Nigerian Award-Winning Photographer, actress, model, musician, and media personality, In 2020, she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The Nigerian actress is one of the most influential with an estimated Net-worth of about $ 2 Million dollars and with a number of exceptional eye-catching movies that have received enormous sales.
She started her education at Our Lady of Apostle Primary School and then moved to Queen’s College, Lagos. Subsequently, she proceeded to the University of Lancaster, UK, and bagged a degree in Marketing and Economics. Also, she attended Relativity Film School in Los Angeles to hone her acting skills. Having developed a passion for photography in her last year at the university, Toni returned to Nigeria in 2009 to fully begin her career. Toni Tones was born the youngest in a family of 5. She modeled for Durovo because he was just a friend of the family when she was fourteen.
Toni Tones was born as the youngest child in a family of five on July 20, 1985, in Lagos State. Though born and raised in Lagos, Toni Tones is reported to be originally from Odolewu, Ijebu-Ode L. G. A. of Ogun State. She is also reported to be the daughter of Nigerian politician, Senator Anthony Adefuye.
Toni Tones had her primary education at Our Lady of Apostle Primary School, Yaba, before proceeding to Queen’s College, Lagos, for her secondary education. She obtained a degree in Marketing and Economics from the University of Lancaster in the United Kingdom. She also attended the Relativity Film School in Los Angeles out of the desire to improve her acting skills.
Career
Toni Tones started her career as a photographer in 2009 upon her return to Nigeria from the UK. Prior to her return, she had undergone 3-months of photography classes while in the United Kingdom.
The actress made it known that she developed a passion for photography during her last year at the university. She carved a niche for herself in the fashion and entertainment industry, photographing celebrities and models. Her works caught the attention of Nigerian hip-hop singer D’banj and she became the photographer for his 2009 reality show ‘Koko Mansion’.
Working with D’banj that year earned her more recognition in the industry. As a photographer, Toni Tones has worked with top Nigerian magazines Like Genevieve, FAB, MADE, Sound City, and Vanguard’s Allure. She has also photographed celebrities like Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Wizkid, Omawunmi, Waje, and many others.
Toni Tones’ music career
Toni Tones tried her luck at singing in 2011. She released her official single in 2013 titled ‘I Know What You Like‘ which was produced by Baby Fresh under Mavin Records. She also released another song titled ‘Hey Boy’ featuring Nigerian singer, Cynthia Morgan in 2015.
Toni Tones in Nollywood
Toni Tones found more fame in acting than she did in music. One of her earliest roles in acting was in the web TV series ‘Gidi Culture. She also starred in the 2016 movie It’s Her Day.
Her major break came when she landed the role of young ‘Eniola Salami’ in Kemi Adetiba’s 2018 blockbuster movie ‘King of Boys. She reprised the role in the 2021 sequel of the same movie.
PERSONAL LIFE
Toni Tones is focused on solidifying the pillars of her career. She believes that even though marriage is beautiful, she needs to build her career before venturing into it. She says she is a born-again Christian and that she puts God before everything she does. She describes most of her hobbies as the same things she does for work but also enjoys reading books, watching movies, and hanging out with friends.
NET WORTH
Actress Toni Tones is one of the few Nigerian actresses that have left her footprint already in the Hollywood industry, considering how influential she has been in recent years. Having said all of these, Actress Toni Tones’s personal life, career and so many other achievements in the past have made her so famous that she is widely known.
The Nigerian actress is one of the most influential with an estimated Net-worth of about $ 2 Million dollars and with a number of exceptional eye-catching movies that have received enormous sales.
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