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 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’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
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
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
Afolayan is the son of Adeyemi Afolayan, a.k.a. “Ade Love,” a legendary figure in Nigerian entertainment.
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
- Instagram handle: @gabbylucciii
- Twitter handle: @gabbylucciii
Gabriel Afolayan Movies & Series
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Blood Sisters |
| 2019 | Gold Statue |
| Lugard, The Movie | |
| For Maria | |
| Oracles Online | |
| Coming from Insanity | |
| Alubarika | |
| Codewilo | |
| Latana 1 and 2 | |
| Sharo | |
| Say Mama | |
| 2018 | Kasala |
| Power of 1 | |
| Philander | |
| 2017 | King Invincible |
| Tatu | |
| Something Wicked | |
| Alakada Reloaded | |
| Hanatu | |
| 2016 | Okafor’s Law |
| A Love Like This | |
| 2015 | 7 Inch Curve |
| 2014 | The Antique |
| Ojujo | |
| 2013 | Glitterati |
| 2012 | Heroes and Zeroes |
| Hoodrush | |
| 2011 | Ghetto Dreamz: The Dagrin Story |
| 2010 | Aramotu |
| 1990 | F Opawon |
| Madam Dearest (TV series) | |
| Super Story Series (TV Series) |
Gabriel Afolayan Singles & Album
| Year | Title
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGy_7jLA3UQ |
Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | So Fine | So Fine |
| Amoke | Amoke | |
| Doesn’t Count | Amoke | |
| Gamulu | Amoke | |
| Cute Bunny | Cute Bunny | |
| Ife Wa | Instinct | |
| Sisi Eko | Instinct | |
| 2018 | Meta | Instinct |
| All my Love | Instinct | |
| Tin Ba Gbo Kpe | Instinct | |
| Take my Hands | Instinct | |
| Sugar Daddy | Instinct | |
| Shogunrege | Instinct | |
| Ready | Instinct | |
| Original | Instinct | |
| Orekelewa | Instinct | |
| Essential | Instinct | |
| Ontemi | Instinct | |
| Money | Instinct | |
| Funky Love | Instinct | |
| Go Up | Instinct | |
| 2016 | Ko Le Ye Won | Ko Le Ye Won |
| Hold On | Hold On | |
| 2015 | Kokoro Ife | Songs Collection |
| Alantere | Songs Collection | |
| Segi | Segi | |
| Real Talk in the album | Songs Collection | |
| Kpasi Kona | Songs Collection | |
| Chapters | Songs Collection | |
| Bebe Toh Duro | Songs Collection | |
| Awelewa | Songs Collection |
Gabriel Afolayan Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Drama | For Maria Ebun Pataki | Pending |
| 2020 | Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Drama (Movie or TV Series) | Coming From Insanity | Nominated |
| 2019 | Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Actor of the Year nominee | Coming From Insanity | Nominated |
| Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) | Best Actor (Male) | Nominated | ||
| Intellects Awards | Best actor in a leading role | Gold Statue | Nominated | |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role – English | Gold Statue | Won | |
| International Film Festival (AIFF) | Outstanding Actor at the Abuja | Gold Statue | Won | |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role – English | Tatu | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor –Yoruba | Ailatunse | Won | ||
| Best Kiss in a Movie | Ailatunse | Won | ||
| 2013 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Hoodrush | Won |
| Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | First Cause | Nominated |
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.
