Gabriel Afolayan

{{Infobox actor

| name = Gabriel Afolayan

| image = Gabriel Afolayan 2013.jpg

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| caption = Afolayan at the audition for Ojuju in 2013

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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|03|01|df=y}}

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| nationality = Nigerian

| citizenship = Nigerian

| alma_mater = University of Ibadan

| occupation = Actor, singer {{cite web|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2012/07/hoodrush-tapped-into-my-singing-acting-talent-afolayan/ |title=Hoodrush tapped into my singing, acting talent – Afolayan |publisher=dailyindependentnig.com |accessdate=23 September 2014 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150627003437/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2012/07/hoodrush-tapped-into-my-singing-acting-talent-afolayan/ |archivedate=27 June 2015 }}

| parents = Adeyemi Afolayan (father)

| relatives = Moji Afolayan (sister)
Kunle Afolayan (brother)
Aremu Afolayan (brother)

| yearsactive = 1997 - present {{cite web |url=http://tribune.com.ng/news2013/index.php/en/component/k2/item/9061-why-i-made-a-u-turn-into-the-music-industry-afolayan |title=Why I made a u-turn into the music industry —Afolayan |publisher=Nigerian Tribune. tribune.com.ng |accessdate=23 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130510222030/http://www.tribune.com.ng/news2013/index.php/en/component/k2/item/9061-why-i-made-a-u-turn-into-the-music-industry-afolayan |archivedate=10 May 2013 }}

| awards = Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

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Gabriel Afolayan, {{Audio|Yo-Gabriel Afolayan.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 1 March 1985){{cite web |last=Tersoo |first=Andrella |date=2 August 2018 |title=Impressive facts from biography of Gabriel Afolayan |url=https://www.legit.ng/1183869-gabriel-afolayan-biography-movies.html |access-date=9 December 2019 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |archive-date=9 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191209141823/https://www.legit.ng/1183869-gabriel-afolayan-biography-movies.html |url-status=live }} also known by his musical stage name G-Fresh, is a Nigerian actor and singer.{{Cite web |date=18 December 2018 |title=Multi-talented artiste G-Fresh releases new album, " Instinct'' |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/12/multi-talented-artiste-g-fresh-releases-new-album-instinct/ |access-date=8 March 2022 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-US}}

Education

He studied theatre arts at the University of Ibadan in Oyo state, southwestern region of Nigeria.

Career

He is part of the renowned Afolayan entertainment family that comprises Ade Love, Moji Afolayan, Kunle Afolayan and Aremu Afolayan.{{cite web|url=http://dailyindependentnig.com/2012/08/i-didnt-attack-the-media-in-heroes-and-zeros-gabriel-afolayan/ |title=I didn't attack the media in Heroes and Zeros – Gabriel Afolayan |publisher=The Daily Independent (Lagos). dailyindependentnig.com |accessdate=23 September 2014 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026064454/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2012/08/i-didnt-attack-the-media-in-heroes-and-zeros-gabriel-afolayan/ |archivedate=26 October 2014 }}{{cite web | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/07/gabriel-afolayan-turns-musician-drops-single/ | title=Gabriel Afolayan turns musician, drops single | publisher=Vanguard (Nigeria). vanguardngr.com | accessdate=23 September 2014 | archive-date=26 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026070200/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/07/gabriel-afolayan-turns-musician-drops-single/ | url-status=live }} As an actor, he won the Best Supporting Actor award for playing "Tavier Jambari" in Hoodrush (2012). As a musician, he is known mostly for "Awelewa" and "Kokoro Ife". In an interview with The Punch, he described his musical genre as "Love ballad".{{cite web|url=http://www.punchng.com/spice/culture/i-didnt-steal-anybodys-song-gabriel-afolayan/ |title=I didn't steal anybody's song — Gabriel Afolayan |publisher=punchng.com |accessdate=23 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026065756/http://www.punchng.com/spice/culture/i-didnt-steal-anybodys-song-gabriel-afolayan/ |archivedate=26 October 2014 }} Afolayan's acting debut was in F Opawon by Baba Sala. In an interview with Nigerian Tribune, he stated that his music career started in 1997, while he was part of a group in Ibadan. He also stated that he has always been part of the choir.{{cite web | url=http://www.harbiodinho.com/2013/08/i-will-like-to-work-with-chris-brown-internationally-interview-with-gabriel-afolayan/ | title=I Will Like To Work With Chris Brown internationally…" Interview With Gabriel Afolayan | accessdate=23 September 2014 | archive-date=2 November 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102030249/http://www.harbiodinho.com/2013/08/i-will-like-to-work-with-chris-brown-internationally-interview-with-gabriel-afolayan/ | url-status=dead }} He has cited 2face, Banky W., Aṣa and Bez as influences.

He rose to fame, playing the role “Akin” in a Super Story Series titled NNENNA.

Personal life

Afolayan is the son of the Nigerian entertainment icon Adeyemi Afolayan popularly known as "Ade love".{{cite web | url=http://www.modernghana.com/movie/6123/3/ade-loves-name-opens-doors-for-me-gabriel-afolayan.html | title=Ade Love's name opens doors for me – Gabriel Afolayan | publisher=modernghana.com | accessdate=23 September 2014 | archive-date=4 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064737/http://www.modernghana.com/movie/6123/3/ade-loves-name-opens-doors-for-me-gabriel-afolayan.html | url-status=live }}

Filmography

Madam Dearest
7 Inch Curve
Closet (TV Series)
Tomi has a gun
Nnenna
2006 - Ija Okan
2012 - Hoodrush (as Travier Jabari)
2012 - Heroes and Zeros (as Dibu Ijele)
2014 - Ojuju (as Romero)
2016 - Okafor's Law (as Fox)
2017 - Tatu (as Wally)
2017 - King Invincible (as Prince Adetiba)
2018 - Coming from Insanity (as Kossi)
2018 - Kasala (as Fathia)
2019 - Code Wilo
2019 - Gold Statue (as Wale)
2020 - Citation (film) (as Koyejo)
2020 - For Maria Ebun Pataki (as Afolabi)
2021 - Gone (as Ayochukwu)
2021 - Hustle (as Baba Gee)
2021 - Besties ( as Lenny)
2021 - Lugard ( as Little)
2021 - Mamba's Diamond (as Elenu)
2022 - Blood Sisters (as Femi Ademola)
2022 - U - Turn ( as Chukwu)
2022 - Flawsome
2023 - Ijogbon (as Brother Kasali)
2023 - A Lot Like Love ( as Mustapha)
2023 - Kannani ( as Gbovo)
2023 - This Is Lagos (as Stevo)
2024 - Anikulapo (Rise of the Spectre)(as Akin)
2024 - Lisabi: The Uprising as Odunbamitefa
2024 - Seven Doors as Opayemi
2024 - Ambivalent

=Discography=

"Kokoro Ife"{{cite web | url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/94994/3/gabriel-afolayan-releases-kokoro-ife-love-bug-musi.html | title=Gabriel Afolayan Releases Kokoro Ife (Love Bug) Music Video | publisher=thenigerianvoice.com | accessdate=23 September 2014 | archive-date=4 March 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304190711/http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/94994/3/gabriel-afolayan-releases-kokoro-ife-love-bug-musi.html | url-status=live }}
"Plug it"
"Kpasi Kona"
"Awelewa"
"Kokoro Ife"

Awards

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Year !Award !Category !Film !Result !Ref
rowspan="3"\|2013 \| Africa Movie Academy Awards \| Best Supporting Actor \| rowspan="2"\|Hoodrush \| {{won}} \|
rowspan="2"\|Nollywood Movies Awards \| Best Actor in a Supporting Role \| {{nominated}} \|
Best Actor in a Leading Role \| First Cause \| {{nominated}} \|
rowspan="4" \|2017 \| rowspan="4" \|Best of Nollywood Awards \|Best Actor in a Lead Role – English \| Tatu \|{{nom}} \| rowspan="4" \|{{Cite web\|date=23 November 2017\|title=BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award\|url=https://dailytrust.com/bon-awards-2017-kannywood-s-ali-nuhu-receives-special-recognition-award\|access-date=7 October 2021\|website=Daily Trust\|language=en\|archive-date=7 October 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007214920/https://dailytrust.com/bon-awards-2017-kannywood-s-ali-nuhu-receives-special-recognition-award\|url-status=live}}
Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba \| False Flag \|{{nom}}
Best Supporting Actor –Yoruba \| rowspan="2" \| Ailatunse \|{{won}}
Best Kiss in a Movie \|{{won}}
rowspan="5" \|2019 \|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards \|Actor of the Year nominee \| Coming From Insanity \|{{nominated}} \|{{Cite web\|date=7 February 2020\|title=2020 AMVCA: Check out the full nominees' list\|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/2020-amvca-check-out-the-full-nominees-list/c3m2esq\|access-date=10 October 2020\|website=Pulse Nigeria\|language=en-US\|archive-date=30 November 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130034837/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/2020-amvca-check-out-the-full-nominees-list/c3m2esq\|url-status=live}}
Intellects Awards \|Best Actor (Male) \| \|{{nominated}} \|{{Cite web\|last=Burnaron\|title=Full list of Nominee for The Intellects Awards 2019 TIAWARDS2019\|url=https://www.netreporters.ng/2019/07/full-list-of-nominee-for-intellects.html\|access-date=10 October 2020\|website=NetReporters Ng\|archive-date=13 April 2021\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413082012/https://www.netreporters.ng/2019/07/full-list-of-nominee-for-intellects.html\|url-status=live}}
Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) \|Best actor in a leading role \| rowspan="3" \| Gold Statue \|{{ Nom}} \|{{Cite web\|title=AMAA 2019 Nominees Announcement\|url=https://ama-awards.com/amaa-2019-nominees\|access-date=10 October 2020\|website=ama-awards.com\|archive-date=2 November 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102231745/https://ama-awards.com/amaa-2019-nominees\|url-status=dead}}
Best of Nollywood Awards \|Best Actor in a Lead Role – English \|{{won}} \|{{Cite web\|last=Bada\|first=Gbenga\|date=15 December 2019\|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition\|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4\|access-date=10 October 2021\|website=Pulse Nigeria\|language=en\|archive-date=15 December 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215060914/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4\|url-status=live}}
International Film Festival (AIFF) \|Outstanding Actor at the Abuja \|{{Won}} \|{{Cite web\|date=27 October 2019\|title=Winners Of 2019 Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF)\|url=https://www.positivenaija.com/winners-of-2019-abuja-international-film-festival-aiff/\|access-date=10 October 2020\|website=PositiveNaija\|language=en-US\|archive-date=8 August 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808231420/https://www.positivenaija.com/winners-of-2019-abuja-international-film-festival-aiff/\|url-status=live}}
2020 \|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards \|Best Actor in a Drama (Movie or TV Series) \| Coming From Insanity \|{{nom}} \|{{Cite web\|last=Augoye\|first=Jayne\|date=18 March 2020\|title=Nigeria: AMVCA 2020 Highlights - Best Moments of the Night\|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202003180216.html\|access-date=22 July 2021\|website=allAfrica.com\|language=en}}
2022 \|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards \|Best Actor in A Drama \| For Maria Ebun Pataki \|{{pending}} \|{{Cite news \|title=2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list \|work=BBC News Pidgin \|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-60818021 \|access-date=26 March 2022 \|archive-date=20 April 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420042154/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-60818021 \|url-status=live }}

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Year

!Award

!Category

!Film

!Result

!Ref

rowspan="3"|2013

| Africa Movie Academy Awards

| Best Supporting Actor

| rowspan="2"|Hoodrush

| {{won}}

rowspan="2"|Nollywood Movies Awards

| Best Actor in a Supporting Role

| {{nominated}}

Best Actor in a Leading Role

| First Cause

| {{nominated}}

rowspan="4" |2017

| rowspan="4" |Best of Nollywood Awards

|Best Actor in a Lead Role – English

| Tatu

|{{nom}}

| rowspan="4" |{{Cite web|date=23 November 2017|title=BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award|url=https://dailytrust.com/bon-awards-2017-kannywood-s-ali-nuhu-receives-special-recognition-award|access-date=7 October 2021|website=Daily Trust|language=en|archive-date=7 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007214920/https://dailytrust.com/bon-awards-2017-kannywood-s-ali-nuhu-receives-special-recognition-award|url-status=live}}

Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba

| False Flag

|{{nom}}

Best Supporting Actor –Yoruba

| rowspan="2" | Ailatunse

|{{won}}

Best Kiss in a Movie

|{{won}}

rowspan="5" |2019

|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards

|Actor of the Year nominee

| Coming From Insanity

|{{nominated}}

|{{Cite web|date=7 February 2020|title=2020 AMVCA: Check out the full nominees' list|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/2020-amvca-check-out-the-full-nominees-list/c3m2esq|access-date=10 October 2020|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en-US|archive-date=30 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130034837/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/2020-amvca-check-out-the-full-nominees-list/c3m2esq|url-status=live}}

Intellects Awards

|Best Actor (Male)

|{{nominated}}

|{{Cite web|last=Burnaron|title=Full list of Nominee for The Intellects Awards 2019 TIAWARDS2019|url=https://www.netreporters.ng/2019/07/full-list-of-nominee-for-intellects.html|access-date=10 October 2020|website=NetReporters Ng|archive-date=13 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210413082012/https://www.netreporters.ng/2019/07/full-list-of-nominee-for-intellects.html|url-status=live}}

Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)

|Best actor in a leading role

| rowspan="3" | Gold Statue

|{{ Nom}}

|{{Cite web|title=AMAA 2019 Nominees Announcement|url=https://ama-awards.com/amaa-2019-nominees|access-date=10 October 2020|website=ama-awards.com|archive-date=2 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201102231745/https://ama-awards.com/amaa-2019-nominees|url-status=dead}}

Best of Nollywood Awards

|Best Actor in a Lead Role – English

|{{won}}

|{{Cite web|last=Bada|first=Gbenga|date=15 December 2019|title=BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4|access-date=10 October 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria|language=en|archive-date=15 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191215060914/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bon-awards-2019-gold-statue-gabriel-afolayan-win-big-at-11th-edition/4d0w2n4|url-status=live}}

International Film Festival (AIFF)

|Outstanding Actor at the Abuja

|{{Won}}

|{{Cite web|date=27 October 2019|title=Winners Of 2019 Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF)|url=https://www.positivenaija.com/winners-of-2019-abuja-international-film-festival-aiff/|access-date=10 October 2020|website=PositiveNaija|language=en-US|archive-date=8 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808231420/https://www.positivenaija.com/winners-of-2019-abuja-international-film-festival-aiff/|url-status=live}}

2020

|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards

|Best Actor in a Drama (Movie or TV Series)

| Coming From Insanity

|{{nom}}

|{{Cite web|last=Augoye|first=Jayne|date=18 March 2020|title=Nigeria: AMVCA 2020 Highlights - Best Moments of the Night|url=https://allafrica.com/stories/202003180216.html|access-date=22 July 2021|website=allAfrica.com|language=en}}

2022

|Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards

|Best Actor in A Drama

| For Maria Ebun Pataki

|{{pending}}

|{{Cite news |title=2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list |work=BBC News Pidgin |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-60818021 |access-date=26 March 2022 |archive-date=20 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420042154/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-60818021 |url-status=live }}