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Gabriel Afolayan: Biography, Age, Education, Wife, Children, Movies, and More

Who is Gabriel Afolayan?

Gabriel Afolayan is a Nigerian actor and musician who was born on March 1st, 1985 to a Christian family in Lagos State, Nigeria.

His father is a popular man known as “Ade Love,” while his mother’s name remains unknown.

Father ‘Ade Love’

He has four siblings who are prominent people in the entertainment industry, which include;

  • Toyin Afolayan
  • Moji Afolayan
  • Aremu Afolayan
  • Kunle Afolayan

Where is Gabriel Afolayan from?

Gabriel Afolayan hailed from Agbamu, under the Irepodun local government in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Education

The names of the primary and secondary schools he attended remain unknown. He earned his first degree in Theatre Art from the University of Ibadan, then he furthered his education by attending a drama school to study Performing Arts in London.

How old is Gabriel Afolayan?

Gabriel Afolayan turned 37 years old on March 1st, 2022. He was born on March 1st, 1985.

Who is Gabriel Afolayan’s Wife and Children?

Gabriel Afolayan got married to Adebanke on April 5th, 2018 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

After some years of marriage, the issue of cheating arose, and there was a rumour started by Instagram blogger, Gistlover that Adebanke Afolayan was cheating with Banky W.

In an interview with City People, Gabriel Afolayan revealed that the marriage is back on track again.

As of this moment, Gabriel Afolayan and his wife have no children.

Below is the picture of Gabriel Afolayan and his wife:

Gabriel Afolayan’s Career

He started acting, and the first movie he starred in, in 1990 was titled “F Opawon.”

He became famous when he acted in a popular television series known as Super Story, titled “Nnenna.”

After appearing in all those movies, his passion for acting has made him produce numerous movies.

The following are lists of the movies produced by him and the ones he featured:

  • Citation
  • Tatu
  • Gold Statue
  • Kasala
  • Alakada Reloaded

Gabriel Afolayan’s Songs

Gabriel Afolayan, being an actor, also sings, and he started his music career in Ibadan in a music group in 1997 and later became a backup singer for Phoenix studio.

The following is a list of Gabriel Afolayan’s songs:

  • Kokoro Ife
  • Awelewa
  • So fine
  • Amoke
  • Sugar Daddy
  • Meta
  • Heaven do come quick

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