Tomi Odunsi Fadina (born 24 May 1987) is a

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television actress, singer, and songwriter best known for playing "Salewa" in the television series, ''Tinsel'', a popular African soap opera. Tomi married Seun Fadina in 2016. The couple's first child was born in 2020.

Early life

Tomi Odunsi was born on 24 May 1987, in

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. Tomi Odunsi attended the

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, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in

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and

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with a specialization in the

Yoruba language Yoruba (, ; Yor. ) is a Niger–Congo languages, Niger-Congo language that is spoken in West Africa, primarily in South West (Nigeria), Southwestern and Middle Belt, Central Nigeria, Benin, and parts of Togo. It is spoken by the Yoruba people. ...

. Odunsi premiered her debut single, "I Wan Blow", in April 2013 and performed it at the Oriental Hotel in August 2013. She is of the opinion that policies that protect the creative industry should be implemented.

Career

Her songwriting credits include: * The Magic 2013 Christmas Theme Song * In the Music

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* All the songs in her EP, ''Santacruise'' * Superwomen episode on ''Moments with Mo'' with

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* Urban Lounge'' TV show theme song

Theatre

*'' Oluronbi: The Musical'' 1 & 2: Sope (support). Aboriginal Productions. * ''Oluronbi: The Musical'' 3: Ope (support). Aboriginal Productions * ''Fractures'': Toju (Lead). Aboriginal Productions * ''Rubiewe'': Cup (Support). Paws Productions. * '' Saro: The Musical'': Ronke (Support). TerraKulture BAP Productions

Filmography

* ''Tinsel'' (2012) as Salewa *''In the Music'' (2015) *''One Minute Man'' (2015) *''Seven'' (2019) as Wando *''Lagos to Abuja Coach'' (2020)

Other ventures

Tomi Odunsi is the CEO and founder of CGT Media Ltd, ⁣ an African entertainment and media company.

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