Acting
Tomi Ojo is a dynamic young Nigerian actress and model born on January 1, 2000, in Lagos, Nigeria. Raised in a Christian Yoruba family in a middle-class household, she pursued her education at Babcock University before embarking on her entertainment career.
Making her debut in 2018, Tomi first appeared in a YouTube comedy series produced by comedian Bovi titled “Back to School”. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Rahila in the Netflix drama Far From Home. Her filmography includes notable titles such as Leaked, Ada Omo Daddy, Adire, Survivors, Schooled, and Sack Letter. In 2025, she captivated audiences as Zara Sodangi in the AI-themed feature film Makemation, earning critical praise for her nuanced and relatable portrayal.
As a Gen Z star, she has amassed a significant social media following of over 100,000 Instagram followers, building a robust online presence with her modelling and acting content.
Tomi is passionate about storytelling and envisions a future transitioning into directing and producing, driven by her admiration for Nollywood’s pioneering women, such as Chioma Chukwuka, Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo, and Omotola. Off-screen, she's an R&B and jazz aficionado who values authenticity and encourages aspiring talents to stay true to themselves.
Popular in | Nollywood |
Also known as | Tomiwa Ojo |
Popular as | Acting |
Gender | FEMALE |
Birthday | January 1, 2000 (25 years old) |
Year | Movie & Role |
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2025 | Makemation as Zara Sodangi |
2025 | Finding Nina as Riayah |
2024 | |
2023 | Adire as Simi |