Gabriel Afolayan
| Gabriel Afolayan | |
|---|---|
 Afolayan at the audition for Ojuju in 2013 | |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actor, singer [1] |
| Years active | 1997 - present [2] |
| Parent(s) | Adeyemi Afolayan (father) |
| Relatives |
Moji Afolayan (sister) Kunle Afolayan (brother) Aremu Afolayan (brother) |
Gabriel Afolayan, also known by his musical stage name G-Fresh,[2] is a Nigerian actor and singer.
Career
He studied Theater Arts at University of Ibadan.[2] He is part of the renowned Afolayan entertainment family that comprises Ade Love, Kunle Afolayan and Aremu Afolayan.[3][4] 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".[5] 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.[6] He has cited 2face, Banky W., Aṣa and Bez as influences.[2]
Personal life
Afolayan is the son of the Nigerian entertainment icon Adeyemi Afolayan.[7]
Filmography
- Ojuju
- Madam Dearest
- Ija Okan
- Hoodrush
- Heroes and Zeros
- 7 Inch Curve
Discography
- "Kokoro Ife"[8]
- "Plug it"
- "Kpasi Kona"
- "Awelewa"
- "Kokoro Ife"
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Hoodrush | Won |
| Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | First Cause | Nominated | ||
References
- ↑ "Hoodrush tapped into my singing, acting talent – Afolayan". dailyindependentnig.com. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- 1 2 3 4 "Why I made a u-turn into the music industry —Afolayan". Nigerian Tribune. tribune.com.ng. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "I didn't attack the media in Heroes and Zeros – Gabriel Afolayan". The Daily Independent (Lagos). dailyindependentnig.com. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "Gabriel Afolayan turns musician, drops single". Vanguard (Nigeria). vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "I didn't steal anybody's song — Gabriel Afolayan". punchng.com. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "I Will Like To Work With Chris Brown internationally…" Interview With Gabriel Afolayan". Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "Ade Love's name opens doors for me – Gabriel Afolayan". modernghana.com. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ↑ "Gabriel Afolayan Releases Kokoro Ife (Love Bug) Music Video". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 23 September 2014.