Tomi Odunsi

Tomi Odunsi (born 24 May 1987) is a Nigerian television actress,[1] singer and songwriter best known for playing "Salewa" in the television series, Tinsel.[2][3]

Tomi Odunsi
Odunsi at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
Born24 May 1987
Ogun State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian (1987–present)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active1995–present
Known forTinsel

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 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]

Career

Her songwriting credits include:

  • The Magic 2013 Christmas Theme Song[6][7]
  • 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

Theatre
  • Oluronbi: The Musical[8][9] 1 & 2: Sope (support). Aboriginal Productions.
  • Oluronbi: The Musical[10][11] 3: Ope (support). Aboriginal Productions
  • Fractures:[12][13] Toju (Lead). Aboriginal Productions
  • Rubiewe:[14][15][16] Cup (Support). Paws Productions.
  • Saro: The Musical:[17][18][19] Ronke (Support). TerraKulture BAP Productions

Filmography

Other ventures

Odunsi is the CEO and founder of CGT Media Ltd,[20] African entertainment and media company.

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 – Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper.
  5. Our. "African Movie Channel is dedicated to best of Nollywood movies".
  6. "BN Exclusive: Africa Magic's Official Christmas Theme Song 2013 | Written & Performed by Tomi Odunsi – BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  7. "AUDIO: AfricaMagic's Official Christmas Theme Song 2013 – Written & Performed by Tomi Odunsi – TalkMedia Africa". talkmediaafrica.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  8. "OLURONBI:THE MUSICAL | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  9. "Oluronbi Musical". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  10. ""OLURONBI" The AFRICAN DANCE MUSICAL". The Wild Black Child. 23 September 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  11. "Omawumi, Yinka Davies, Timi, Ireti Doyle and other talented stars revive OLURONBI – BellaNaija". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  12. "Aboriginal Productions out with Fractures – Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 19 February 2010. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  13. Editor, Online (28 January 2017). "Aboriginal Theatre's Fractures in Retrospect". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2 April 2018. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. "Rubiewe Archives | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  15. "'Rubiewe': The African 'Beauty & The Beast' on stage May 27, 29 » YNaija". YNaija. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  16. "360Fresh: Jaygo – Rubiewe | 360Nobs.com". www.360nobs.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  17. Adiele, Chinedu. "Saro The Musical: A broadway style theater production live on stage this Easter". Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  18. Editor, Online (27 August 2017). "Saro the Musical Premieres in London, Gets Standing Ovation". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2 April 2018. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  19. "SARO The Musical". saroterrakulture.blogspot.com.ng. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  20. "CGT Management (@cgtmgt) • Instagram photos and videos". instagram.com. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
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