Toyin Alausa is a highly respected Nigerian actress, film producer, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur, cherished for her many Nollywood roles, especially in Yoruba cinema.
Having been in the industry for more than three decades, she exemplifies resilience and poise by inspiring audiences through the depth of her on-screen performances and off-screen portrayal of single motherhood and personal empowerment.
Toyin Alausa Biography
| Real Name | Toyin Alausa |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Religion | Islam |
| Education | Ogun State College of Education |
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Parents | Mr. and Mrs. Alausa |
| Siblings | Siblings |
| Children | Rotimi Muyiwa Alausa |
| Relationship | Single |
Early Life and Education
Toyin Alausa (born on January 4, 1978, 48 years old) is from Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, and was raised in a polygamous Muslim family headed by Mr. and Mrs. Alausa.
She was an only child to her mother, the fourth among six siblings growing up in a nurturing yet challenging environment that hardwired strong values of perseverance.
Toyin pursued English at the Ogun State College of Education before leaving after just one year due to an early pregnancy at age 17.
She single-handedly raised her son while nurturing her passion for the arts, a testament to her unyielding determination.
Career
Toyin started performing young during the ’80s, doing plays at school plus small parts on shows – Tales by Moonlight made her stand out around ’97.
She moved into Nollywood when videos took off, nailing both English-speaking movies and ones in Yoruba; standout gigs include Omoniyun, Omotara Johnson, Abuja Connection, while also killing it in Women in Power, Executive Crime, Beautiful Faces, later popping up again strong in Blackout (2021), then Wasila Coded Reloaded (2022).
She’s worked as both a producer and a director on stories that blend culture with real-life issues.
Off camera, Toyin stays busy speaking to crowds, hosting events, or running her own business – sometimes teaming up with names such as Bukky Wright or Dayo Amusa. Starting young – as a mom during her teens – she’s now a well-known figure, showing skill and impact across many areas.
Social Media
Instagram Handle: @toyin_alausa
Personal Life
Toyin Alausa has never married, as she did not wed her son’s father, but has gloriously survived as a single mother.
In 2024, she was overjoyed to become a grandmother when her son, Rotimi Muyiwa, who is now 28 and married, welcomed a baby boy.
She celebrated with heartfelt thanks for the blessings of life. A devoted family woman with a vibrant spirit, Toyin speaks on motivation and community outreach in Lagos while balancing her professional pursuits with moments of quiet reflection and faith.
Net Worth
Toyin Alausa is a Nigerian actress, film producer, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of 300,000.
Earned through her activities as an actor, film producer, motivational speaker, master of ceremonies, and entrepreneur. Her consistent stamina in Nollywood, coupled with stories that uplift, continues to power her financial stability and legacy in African entertainment.
