Folake Olowofoyeku: Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Siblings, Career, Net Worth

Folake Olowofoyeku – Wiki, Bio, Age, Family, Husband, Siblings, Nationality, Religion, Height, Movies, Weight, Career, Net Worth: Folake Olowofoyeku is a Nigerian actress and musician. Born on October 26, 1983, making Folake 37 years old as of 2021. Folake currently plays the lead role in the American Chuck Lorre CBS comedy television series ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’. She is known for her roles in television, film and theater.

Folake Olowofoyeku Early Life

Folake was born on Victoria Island in Lagos, the daughter of Nigerian politician Babatunji Olowofoyeku, with her father and mother, Felicia Olowofoyeku, being the youngest of their 20 children. Folake went to Igbinedion Educational Centre, a Montessori boarding school in Benin City for her primary studies. She was later admitted to Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in Ikeja and later attended Oxbridge Tutorial College. While studying economics with the expectation of becoming a lawyer, Folake received a bachelor’s degree with honors in theater from the City College of New York. While pursuing her undergraduate degree at City College, she played NCAA Division III college basketball for the CCNY Beavers. In 2001, Folake immigrated to the United States to live with her sister.

Career

After graduating from college, Folake began his career working at an Off-Broadway theater in New York City. Folake made her guest appearance in roles in television series such as 30 Rock in 2010, How to Get Away With Murder in 2016, Law and Order; Criminal intent in 2010 and many more. In 2017, Folake played a role in the final season of the television series Transparent, alongside Gaby Hoffmann as her love interest Lyfe. That same year, Folake landed the role of Minerva Jefferson in ‘Death Race 2050’, which is the remake of the 1975 cult film ‘Death Race 2000’, filmed in Lima, Peru. In September 2019, Folake landed opposite American comedian Billy Gardell in the 2019 Chuck Lorre CBS sitcom ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’, which Lorre did alongside British-Nigerian comedian Gina Yashere, who plays the role of Folake’s best friend. Folake, Kemi. Bob Heart Abishola is considered the first American sitcom to feature and boast of a Nigerian family.

In addition to her acting career, she is also a well-known musician. Folake plays Afro-beat electronic music under the nickname ‘The Folake’. Folake plays guitar, piano and even served as a sound engineer. She has a diploma in audio engineering from the Institute of Audio Research. In 2013, Folake appeared in two of David Bowie’s videos as his bassist: “The Stars (Are Out Tonight) and “The Next Day.” Both videos were directed by Floria Sigismondi, along with Tilda Swinton who represents Bowie’s wife in “The Stars” and in “The Next Day” actors Gary Oldman and Marion Cotillard participated.

Folake Olowofoyeku Personal life

Folake Olowofoyeku got its name from the name of Nigeria’s first woman defender, Folake Solanke. Folake has spoken about the importance of names in Yoruba culture. Her name means non-monetary wealth to pamper, while her surname represents a rich man who uses a chieftaincy title to supplement his wealth.

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Folake Biography, Height, Weight, Profile and Net Worth

Real name	Folake Olowofoyeku
Nickname	the folake
Gender	Female
Profession	Actress and Musician
Height (approx.)	in centimeters – 180 cm in meters – 1.80 m in feet inches – 5′ 10”
Approximate weight.)	in kilograms – 65 kg in pounds – 143 pounds
Figure measurements (approx.)	33-26-34
Eye color	Brown
Hair color	Black
Birthdate	October 26, 1983
Age (as in 2018)	37 years
place of birth	Nigeria
Zodiac sign/sun sign	Scorpion
Nationality	Nigerian
Native city	Nigeria
School	Igbinedion Education Centre, Benin City
College	City College, New York Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, Ikeja, Lagos College Oxbridge Tutorial
Educational qualification	Bachelor with Honors in Theater
Religion	Not known
Ethnicity	Not known
Breed	Not known
ADDRESS	Not known
Hobbies/interests	Not known
Civil status	Single
Affairs/Boyfriends/Girlfriends	Not known
Sexuality	Right
Parents	Father: Babatunji Olowofoyeku Mother: Felicia Olowofoyeku
Siblings	Brother: Toby Foyeh Sister: Not known
Husband/Wife/Spouse	N/A
Children	N/A
Net worth	13 million dollars

Some Lesser Known Folake Facts

Folake is best known for his role in ‘Bob Hearts AAbishole’.
Folake is named after Nigeria’s first woman advocate, Folake Solanke.
Folake loves to travel.
Folake participates in a supposedly political program

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