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Gabriel Afolayan Biography, Early Life, Education, Career, Family, Personal Life, Facts, Awards, Nominations, Wife, Age, Children, Movies, Net Worth, Siblings, Songs, Albums, YouTube

Gabriel Afolayan Biography

Born on March 1, 1985), Gabriel Afolayan, Listen is a Nigerian actor and singer better known by his musical stage as G-Fresh.

Gabriel Afolayan Biography
Gabriel Afolayan Biography

Gabriel Afolayan Profile

  • Full Name: Gabriel Afolayan
  • Date of Birth: March 1, 1985
  • Age: 38 years old
  • Gender: Male
  • Place of Birth: Lagos, Nigeria
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Profession: Actor, Singer
  • Height: 1.63 m
  • Parents: Adeyemi Afolayan, Omoladun Afolayan
  • Siblings: Aremu Afolayan, Moji Afolayan, Kunle Afolayan
  • Spouse: Adebanke Afolayan
  • Children: Twins
  • Relationship Status: Married
  • Net Worth: $2.5 million

Gabriel Afolayan’s Early Life

Gabriel Afolayan Early Life & Education

Gabriel Afolayan’s Early LifeThe 38-year-old Gabriel Afolayan was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on March 1, 1985. He was born in Kwara State to Adeyemi Afolayan, a well-known character in Nigerian Nollywood who goes by the stage name Ade Love.

Gabriel was raised in an artistically gifted family; his father was a pioneer in Nigerian film.

His two brothers, Kunle and Aremu, work as actors and producers for motion pictures in the entertainment business. Moji and Toyin, Gabriel’s two sisters, are both successful actors.

Gabriel Afolayan Education

Gabriel Afolayan Education
Gabriel Afolayan Education

We don’t know the names of the elementary and high schools he attended. He attended a theater school in London to pursue performing arts after receiving his first degree in theatre art from the University of Ibadan.

Gabriel Afolayan Career

Gabriel Afolayan Career
Gabriel Afolayan Career

He is a member of the well-known Afolayan entertainment family, which also includes Aremu, Ade Love, Moji, and Kunle Afolayan. He was honored with the Best Supporting Actor award as an actor for his performance in Hoodrush (2012) as “Tavier Jambari”. As a musician, “Awelewa” and “Kokoro Ife” are his most well-known songs. “Love ballad” is how he characterized his musical genre in an interview with The Punch.

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Afolayan made his stage debut in Baba Sala’s F Opawon. He said in a Nigerian Tribune interview that he began his musical career in 1997 while he was with an Ibadan group. In addition, he mentioned that he had always been in the choir. He’s mentioned Bez, Aṣa, Banky W., and 2face as influences.

He became well-known for his performance as “Akin” in the Super Story Series NNENNA.

Gabriel Afolayan’s Personal Life

Gabriel Afolayan's Personal Life
Gabriel Afolayan’s Personal Life

Afolayan is the son of Adeyemi Afolayan, a.k.a. “Ade Love,” a legendary figure in Nigerian entertainment.

Gabriel Afolayan Net Worth

Gabriel Afolayan Net Worth
Gabriel Afolayan Net Worth

Both Gabriel Afolayan’s acting and singing careers have seen notable success. He is thought to be worth $2.5 million.

Gabriel Afolayan Social Media

Gabriel Afolayan Social Media
Gabriel Afolayan Social Media
  • Instagram handle: @gabbylucciii
  • Twitter handle: @gabbylucciii

Gabriel Afolayan Movies & Series

Gabriel Afolayan Movies & Series
Gabriel Afolayan Movies & Series
YearTitle
2022Blood Sisters
2019Gold Statue
Lugard, The Movie
For Maria
Oracles Online
Coming from Insanity
Alubarika
Codewilo
Latana 1 and 2
Sharo
Say Mama
2018Kasala
Power of 1
Philander
2017King Invincible
Tatu
Something Wicked
Alakada Reloaded
Hanatu
2016Okafor’s Law
A Love Like This
20157 Inch Curve
2014The Antique
Ojujo
2013Glitterati
2012Heroes and Zeroes
Hoodrush
2011Ghetto Dreamz: The Dagrin Story
2010Aramotu
1990F Opawon
Madam Dearest (TV series)
Super Story Series (TV Series)

Gabriel Afolayan Singles & Album

Gabriel Afolayan Singles & Album
Gabriel Afolayan Singles & Album
YearTitle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGy_7jLA3UQ

Album
2019So FineSo Fine
AmokeAmoke
Doesn’t CountAmoke
GamuluAmoke
Cute BunnyCute Bunny
Ife WaInstinct
Sisi EkoInstinct
2018MetaInstinct
All my LoveInstinct
Tin Ba Gbo KpeInstinct
Take my HandsInstinct
Sugar DaddyInstinct
ShogunregeInstinct
ReadyInstinct
OriginalInstinct
OrekelewaInstinct
EssentialInstinct
OntemiInstinct
MoneyInstinct
Funky LoveInstinct
Go UpInstinct
2016Ko Le Ye WonKo Le Ye Won
  Hold OnHold On
2015Kokoro IfeSongs Collection
AlantereSongs Collection
SegiSegi
Real Talk in the albumSongs Collection
Kpasi KonaSongs Collection
ChaptersSongs Collection
Bebe Toh DuroSongs Collection
AwelewaSongs Collection

Gabriel Afolayan Awards & Nominations

Gabriel Afolayan Awards & Nominations
Gabriel Afolayan Awards & Nominations
YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2022Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice AwardsBest Actor in A DramaFor Maria Ebun PatakiPending
2020Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice AwardsBest Actor in a Drama (Movie or TV Series)Coming From InsanityNominated
2019Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice AwardsActor of the Year nomineeComing From InsanityNominated
Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)Best Actor (Male)Nominated
Intellects AwardsBest actor in a leading roleGold StatueNominated
Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Lead Role – EnglishGold StatueWon
International Film Festival (AIFF)Outstanding Actor at the AbujaGold StatueWon
2017Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actor in a Lead Role – EnglishTatuNominated
Best Supporting Actor –YorubaAilatunseWon
Best Kiss in a MovieAilatunseWon
2013Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Supporting ActorHoodrushWon
Nollywood Movies AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting RoleNominated
Best Actor in a Leading RoleFirst CauseNominated

Who is Gabriel Afolayan?

Born into a Christian household in Lagos State, Nigeria, on March 1st, 1985, Gabriel Afolayan is a Nigerian musician and actor.

His mother’s identity is still unknown, but his father is well-known as “Ade Love.”

He has four siblings who are well-known figures in the entertainment business:

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

Where is Gabriel Afolayan from?

Gabriel Afolayan was from Agbamu, which was part of Kwara State, Nigeria’s Irepodun local government.

How old is Gabriel Afolayan?

On March 1, 2022, Gabriel Afolayan celebrated turning 37 years old. His birthday is March 1st, 1985.

Who is Gabriel Afolayan’s Wife and Children?

On April 5, 2018, Gabriel Afolayan and Adebanke tied the knot in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Following a few years of marriage, the topic of cheating came up. Instagram blogger Gistlover began a rumor that claimed Adebanke Afolayan was having an affair with Banky W.

Gabriel Afolayan disclosed that the marriage is back on track in an interview with City People.

Gabriel Afolayan and his spouse do not currently have any children.

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