Gabriel Afolayan is a nollywood actor and also a musician, best known by his musical stage name ‘G-Fresh.’ He is the son of a Nollywood industry star from Nigeria. and also the youngest brother of, Kunle, Moji and Aremu Afolayan.
Wikipedia Background Information
| Real Name: | Gabriel Afolayan |
| Other Name: | G-Fresh |
| Date of Birth: | 1 March 1985 |
| Age: | 38 years old @ 2023 |
| State of Origin: | Kwara State, Nigeria |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Wife: | Adebanke Afolayan (m. 2018) |
| Occupation: | Actor – Singer |
| Net Worth: | $700k > |
| Siblings: | Moji Afolayan (sister) – Kunle Afolayan (brother) – Aremu Afolayan (brother) |
| Education: | Nile |
| Parents: | Mr. Adeyemi Afolayan “Ade Love” (Father) – Mrs. Toyin Afolayan (Mother) |
Gabriel Afolayan Biography
Gabriel Afolayan is from Agbamu, Irepodun Local Government Area in Kwara State. He was born in the early 1980s in Lagos Island’s Island Maternity but grew up in Ibadan.
Afolayan is the son of Adeyemi Afolayan, widely known as “Ade love,” a Nigerian entertainment star. He went to Ibadan for his primary, secondary, and university studies.
He is a member of the well-known Afolayan entertainment family, which also includes Ade Love, Moji Afolayan, Kunle Afolayan, and Aremu Afolayan.
Age and Date of Birth
Gabriel Afolayan was born on March 1, 1985, he is currently at the age of 38 years old. He rose to fame, playing the role “Akin” in a Super Story Series titled “NNENNA.”
State of Origin and Place of Birth
Gabriel Afolayan is from Agbamu, which is part of the Irepodun local government in Kwara State, Nigeria. He was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Wife and Children
On April 5, 2018, Gabriel Afolayan married Adebanke in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. After a few years of marriage, there was a rumor hatched by Instagram blogger Gistlover that Adebanke Afolayan was cheating with Banky W. [1]
Gabriel Afolayan claimed in an interview with City People that the marriage is back on track. Gabriel Afolayan and his wife do not have any children as of yet.
Career
He made his acting debut in 1990 with the film ‘F Opawon,’ written by Baba Sala. Gabriel rose to prominence after appearing in the film Madam Dearest, written by Tade Ogidan, and the popular TV series ‘Super Story,’ written by Wale Adenuga.
Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and garnered numerous honors and nominations. Gabriel Afolayan, who possesses a musical skill, was a member of his church choir.
Throughout his musical career, his passion for music has been his driving force. Gabriel began working as a backup singer at the Phoenix Studio in Ibadan in 1997.
Gabriel Afolayan studied Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan (U.I) and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts. He continues his education in the performing arts at the identity theater school Brixton in London.
Movies & Series
- Blood Sisters
- Gold Statue
- Lugard, The Movie
- For Maria
- Oracles Online
- Coming from Insanity
- Alubarika
- CodewiloLatana 1 and 2
- Sharo
- Say Mama
- Kasala
- Power of 1
- Philander
- King Invincible
- Tatu
- Something Wicked
- Alakada Reloaded
- Hanatu
- Okafor’s Law
- A Love Like This
- 7 Inch Curve
- The Antique
- Ojujo
- Glitterati
- Heroes and Zeroes
- Hoodrush
- Ghetto Dreamz: The Dagrin Story
- Aramotu
- F Opawon
- Madam Dearest (Tv Series)
- Super Story Series (Tv Series)
Singles and Album
He identified his musical genre as “Love ballad” in an interview with The Punch. Afolayan made his acting debut in Baba Sala’s F Opawon.
He revealed in an interview with the Nigerian Tribune that his music career began in 1997, while he was a member of a group in Ibadan.
He also mentioned that he has always been a member of the choir. Influences include 2face, Banky W, Aa, and Bez.
See His Songs Below
2019:
- So Fine
- Amoke
- Doesn’t Count
- Gamulu
- Cute Bunny
- Ife Wa
- Sisi Eko
2018
- Meta
- All My Love
- Tin Ba Gbo Kpe
- Take My Hands
- Sugar Daddy
- Shogunrege
- Ready
- Original
- Orekelewa
- Essential
- Ontemi
- Money
- Funky Love
- Go Up
2016
- Ko Le Ye Won
- Hold On
2015
- Kokoro Ife
- Alantere
- Segi
- Real Talk (from the album)
- Kpasi Kona
- Chapters
- Bebe Toh Duro
- Awelewa
Net Worth
The actor’s net worth is estimated to be $700,000 by entrepreneurs.ng. He got the Best Supporting Actor award for his role as “Tavier Jambari” in Hoodrush (2012).
My ambition as a child was to become an accountant, but life took me to where I am today. Blogging became one of my Hobby since I was 16, and I took it as a profession when I turned 22.