Acting
Tolu Odewumi (also known as Toluwa Wumi), born on November 30 in the late 1990s, is a dynamic Nollywood actress, TV personality, and model based in Nigeria. Rising to prominence through acclaimed roles in Africa Magic television series, she garnered widespread attention for her performance as Latifah Iwinosa in the hit drama Enakhe, where she played a compelling second wife and mother figure within the Iwinosa crime family.
With a career spanning over a decade, Tolu has built a strong portfolio across television, stage, and digital media. Early in her career, she appeared as the older Alice in the short film Keboti (Toilet) (2015), directed by Blessing Effiom Egbe, where she starred alongside Yemi Blaq and Linda Ene. She held recurring roles in the long-running TV series Tinsel, and featured in the popular soap Lekki Wives (2013). From 2016, she expanded her television presence in the Africa Magic series Hush, showcasing her versatility across genres.
Beyond television, Tolu demonstrated her theatrical prowess in the Lagos Fringe Festival production Bad Women (2018), written and directed by Joy Isi Bewaji. Additionally, she appeared in the web series Assistant Madams (Urban Vision Productions), aired on Red TV, working alongside Nollywood talents like Osas Ighodaro, Tana Adelana, and Kalu Ikeagwu.
Tolu’s growing acclaim reflects her commitment to strong storytelling and character depth, making her one of Nollywood’s fast-rising actresses. Her social media presence under the moniker Toluwa Wumi also highlights her work as an actor, plus-size model, dancer, and stage performer, helping her maintain a vibrant connection with fans and casting professionals alike.
Popular in | Nollywood |
Also known as | Toluwa Wumi |
Popular as | Acting |
Gender | FEMALE |
Year | Movie & Role |
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2025 | Something Sweet as Leke's Mother |