Age, Biography and Wiki
Folake Olowofoyeku was born on 26 October, 1983 in Nigeria, is a Nigerian actor and musician (born 1983). Discover Folake Olowofoyeku's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Actress, musician |
| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
26 October 1983 |
| Birthday |
26 October |
| Birthplace |
Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 40 years old group.
Folake Olowofoyeku Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Folake Olowofoyeku height is 180 cm .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
180 cm |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Babatunji Olowofoyeku (father)Felicia Olowofoyeku (mother) |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Folake Olowofoyeku Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Folake Olowofoyeku worth at the age of 40 years old? Folake Olowofoyeku’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Nigeria. We have estimated Folake Olowofoyeku's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
Folake Olowofoyeku Social Network
Timeline
The film is a sequel to the 1975 cult film, Death Race 2000, and was shot in Lima, Peru.
She is a big fan of science fiction and the work of Octavia Butler, and counts Butler's 1980 book, Wild Seed, as a favorite.
Folake Olowofoyeku (born 26 October 1983) is a Nigerian actress and musician.
She currently stars in the Chuck Lorre CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola.
She is the youngest of 20 children.
One of her older brothers is the musician and guitarist Toby Foyeh.
Olowofoyeku was named after the first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Folake Solanke.
Olowofoyeku has spoken about the importance of names in Yoruba culture.
Her first name means to use non-monetary wealth to pamper, and her surname means a rich man uses a chieftaincy title to top off their wealth.
She was raised on Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, and also spent time in London.
Olowofoyeku attended Igbinedion Education Centre, a Montessori boarding school in Benin City.
She then transferred to Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in Ikeja, Lagos and then attended Oxbridge Tutorial College.
In 2001 at the age of 18, Olowofoyeku emigrated to the United States, where she came to live with her sister.
Although initially studying economics in anticipation of becoming an attorney, Olowofoyeku received a B.A. in theater from City College of New York.
While she was a student at City College, she played NCAA Division III college basketball for the CCNY Beavers.
After graduating from college, Olowofoyeku got her start in off-Broadway theater in New York City.
Olowofoyeku appeared in guest starring roles on television shows that include 30 Rock, How to Get Away with Murder, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Modern Family, Westworld, and White Collar.
In 2013, Olowofoyeku appeared in two David Bowie videos as his bass guitar player: "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)" and "The Next Day".
Olowofoyeku said that director Sigismondi and Bowie worked with the band so they could learn their parts musically in rehearsal, as well as portray themselves in the videos.
Olowofoyeku speaks fluent Yoruba and English.
She resides in Los Angeles.
Olowofoyeku starred in the 2017 film Death Race 2050 as Minerva Jefferson.
Also in 2017, Olowofoyeku appeared opposite Gaby Hoffmann in the last season of the TV series Transparent, as her love interest, Lyfe.
Since September 2019, Olowofoyeku co-stars opposite American comedian Billy Gardell in the Chuck Lorre CBS sitcom, Bob Hearts Abishola, which Lorre created with British-Nigerian comedian Gina Yashere – who writes for the show and plays Olowofoyeku's character's best friend, Kemi.
Bob Hearts Abishola premiered in 2019 and is the first American sitcom to feature a Nigerian family.
The sitcom is currently on its fourth season and has been renewed for a fifth season on January 25, 2023.
Olowofoyeku plays Afro-beat electronic music under The Moniker The Folake.
She plays guitar and piano.
She has also worked as a sound engineer.
Olowofoyeku has a diploma in audio engineering from the Institute of Audio Research.
