Juliana Olayode, known as Toyo Baby, is an award-winning actress, MC, inspirational speaker, and brand ambassador. She is also known as Toyosi in the series Jenifa’s Diary.
She is a Nigerian actress and sexual purity activist. She is also well known for being a vocal opponent of sex before marriage among Nigerian youth.
Juliana Olayode Biography
| Full Name: | Juliana Oluwatobiloba Olayode |
| Date of Birth: | June 7, 1995 |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos State |
| State of Origin: | Ogun State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Actress & Activist |
| Net Worth: | $200,000 |
| Husband/Boyfriend: | Not Revealed |
Early Life
Juliana Olayode (born June 7, 1995, 30 years old) was born into a family of eight and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. She hails from the Ipokia local government of Ogun State. While growing up, she never thought she would become an actress, even though she was a drama queen.
Education
Juliana Olayode went to Babs Fafunwa Millennium Senior Grammar School in Ojodu-Berger, Lagos.
She was accepted to the University of Ibadan for tertiary education. However, she could not attend due to insufficient funds to pay her school fees. However, she spent most of her time obtaining various certifications that helped her as an actress.
Career
Juliana Olayode began her acting career at the age of 15 in 2009. She landed her first acting role in a small film and quickly rose to prominence. In 2011, she made her breakthrough as Toyo Baby in the popular television series Jenifa’s Diary.
The show was a huge success in Nigeria and worldwide, and Juliana Olayode’s portrayal of Toyo Baby received widespread acclaim. She received numerous awards for her performance and became a household name in Nigeria.
Juliana Olayode has since appeared in several other television shows and films, including Moms at War and Wedding Party. She has also won several acting awards.
Juliana Olayode is an author, content creator, and actor. Her two books, Fragrances of Life and The Light Within, offer her a unique perspective on life, faith, and relationships. She also has a popular YouTube channel where she shares her thoughts and experiences with her audience.
Juliana Olayode is known for her honest and outspoken personality. Her relatable and inspiring content has earned her a large social media following. Many young people in Nigeria and around the world regard her as a role model.
Autobiography
In the second half of 2017, Olayode published her autobiography, Rebirth: From Grass to Grace. In the book, she talks about her personal life, sexual abuse, and career struggles.
Juliana Olayode movies
- Jenifa’s Diary
- Where Does Beauty Go
- Rivers Between
- Couple of Days (2016)
- Life of disaster
- Move on
- Bridezilla
- The Cokers
- Another Father’s Day (2019)
- Stepping into Maggie’s shoe (2020)
- Patrick’s syndrome (2021)
- The wait (2021)
- Becoming Abi (2022)
Awards
- 2016: Best Actress of the Year award
- 2017: Kristieope Foundation Award
- 2018: The Corporate Creative Excellence Award
- 2018: The Nigerian Meritorious Award, NMA
- 2018: Next Rated Act (movie) from Tush Award
Personal Life
Actress Olayode Juliana’s personal life is unknown because she has not publicly disclosed many details about her relationships or private life. She is a devout Christian who frequently shares faith and positive messages on her social media channels.
Juliana detailed in her 2017 book, Rebirth, how she lost her virginity to her married music teacher when she was 17 and how he brainwashed her into believing he would marry her.
Julie also revealed that she was born in a church and that her mother went into labour for three days before being taken to the church for prayers and later giving birth. She is a member of the ‘Mine Ministry,’ a group of staunch supporters of sexual purity. She attends The Ark, a young adult church.
Her Exit from Jenifa’s Diary
Despite becoming well-known for her role as “Toyosi” in Jenifa’s Diary. She shocked her fans by announcing her departure from the series.
Toyo Baby split from Funke Akindele in 2017 due to a misunderstanding. An issue she claimed she couldn’t discuss without Funke’s permission.
Controversy with Pastor Timi Adigun
Juliana Olayode accused her spiritual father and pastor of the Ark church, Timi Adigun, of sexually abusing her younger sister. Meanwhile, there’ve been reports of the pastor’s “in” and “out” of several sex scandals.
Social Media
Follow Juliana Olayode on all her social media platforms:
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Juliana Olayode Net Worth
Juliana Olayode is currently one of the richest and most influential actresses in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of 200,000. She is also well known for being a vocal opponent of sex before marriage among Nigerian youth.
People Also Ask for FAQs
Is Toyosi married?
Juliana Olayode is single and unmarried.
Where is Olayode Juliana from?
Juliana was born into a family of eight and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. Olayode hails from the Ipokia local government of Ogun State.
Is Juliana Olayode married to Lateef Adedimeji?
The duo got married in the yet-to-be-released third season of the series and pictures of their white wedding have gone viral.
