Biography
Olawunmi Christy Otedola (born April 21, 1986) Is widely recognized as Tolani Otedola, the first daughter of a Nigerian Millionaire and business mogul, Femi Otedola.
She is a talented musician hailing from Nigeria, known for her unique blend of Afrobeats and R&B music.
In addition to her musical talent, Tolani is a skilled songwriter, composing honest, relatable, and thought-provoking lyrics.
Early life
The 36 years old celeb was born and brought up in Lagos state. She was born as a result of the Love Affair which ensued between her mother, Olayinka Odunkoya, and Her father, Femi Otedola.
It has been reported that Otedola, who is of a different religion, was unable to marry Tolani‘s mother, Olayinka Odunkoya, due to the fact that their family did not agree to the union because of their differing faiths.
The two individuals met in the city of Lagos, where Otedola was working as a street vendor selling pens and pencils at the Iponri market.
It is unfortunate that their religious differences ultimately prevented them from being able to marry, but it is important to respect the beliefs and values of one’s family and culture.
The two lovers had a daughter together before they departed their way.
Tolani was raised by her mother but has maintained a strong relationship with her father, who is now married to Nana Otedola and has children with her. In addition to her mother, Tolani has three siblings from her father, Florence Otedola (also known as DJ Cuppy), Temi Otedola, and Fewa Otedola.
Education
Tolani attended Grange School in Ikeja for her primary education and then Adesoye College in Offa, Kwara State, for her secondary education.
After completing high school, she enrolled at St. Andrews University in Scotland, where she studied psychology. She also holds a diploma in music and a master’s degree in performance from Tech Music Schools in London.
Career
Tolani Otedola is a talented musician who has been active in the industry for several years. She developed her skills and passion for music while singing in the choir, and after graduating from college, she made the decision to pursue a professional career in the field.
In 2017, she released her debut song, Tenderoni, which featured Skales as a performer and helped to bring her to national attention. The song was well-received and helped to establish her as a rising talent in the industry.
Following the success of Tenderoni, Tolani released the song “Ba Mi Lo,” featuring Reekado Banks, which became a viral hit on YouTube and gained millions of views. She continued to build on her popularity with the release of “Badman” in 2020, which has garnered thousands of streams and downloads online. The release of this song was marked by an event attended by many notable musicians in the industry, including Tiwa Savage, Skales, Dr. Sid, Don Jazzy, Ikon, and Funbi.
Throughout her career, Tolani Otedola has demonstrated a solid commitment to her art and a passion for creating high-quality music that resonates with listeners. She has already achieved significant success and has the potential to become one of the leading figures in the music industry in the coming years.
Personal Life
Tolani Otedola is the first child of billionaire Femi Otedola, who is one of the wealthiest individuals in Nigeria and currently resides in the UK. In 2020, Tolani and her sisters gained media attention when their father gifted each of them a Ferrari.
Although they do not share the same mother, Tolani gets along well with her siblings. Rumors circulated that Tolani was dating Reekado Banks, but neither party has publicly confirmed or denied these rumors.
Tolani is private about her personal life and does not disclose information about her relationships on social media. As a result, it is unknown who her current boyfriend may be.
Discography
- Badman
- Maybe Baby
- Lair
- Ba Mi Lo
- Tenderoni
- Fire on the mountain
- Super Lover
- No Yawa
- Choose One
- Denge
- Kuruje
Social media
- Instagram @Tolani
- Twitter @Shestolani
Net worth
Despite coming from a wealthy background, Tolani has chosen to work hard and build her success rather than solely relying on her father’s wealth.
She has her net worth estimated to be US$5 million.