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Tosin Ibitoye (born 23 May) is a Nigerian-born actor, filmmaker, and producer known for his work in Nollywood and digital content creation. In addition to acting, Ibitoye is a director and Master of Ceremony (MC), hosting events ranging from weddings, to corporate functions.

Early Life and Education

Tosin Ibitoye was born in Nigeria in May 1990. He attended Doland International Secondary School, where he completed his secondary education. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Economics from Redeemer's University in Nigeria. He obtained a master's degree in International Business from the University of Salford, Manchester in 2016.

Career

Ibitoye began his career in the entertainment industry by participating in various Nollywood productions and YouTube-based series. His breakthrough came with his lead role in Phases, a popular web series on Ndani TV that follows the lives of young adults navigating relationships and personal growth in modern-day Nigeria. In the series, Tosin plays Sunkanmi as the lead character, a relatable character who balances the challenges of love while attempting to launch a tech startup.^[1]

In addition to his acting roles, Tosin Ibitoye directed the short film Blast, which was a finalist in the Accelerate TV Filmmaker Project in 2019. Blast tells the story of romantic tension between two colleagues trapped in a bathroom, blending humor and romance. The film earned reviews for its engaging storyline and innovative direction.^[2]

Tosin extends beyond acting and directing. He is a MC, specializing in hosting weddings and corporate events which he founded in 2009.^[3]).

Upcoming Projects Tosin Ibitoye remains active in the Nigerian entertainment industry, with plans to continue acting and producing. He is also involved in initiatives like the Accelerate TV Filmmaker Project, which supports emerging filmmakers in Nigeria.^[4]

Filmography

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Year	Title	Role	Notes
2014	Hustle	Actor	Africa Magic series; Supporting role
2016	Truth	Actor	Nollywood movie
2018	The Auction	Actor	Supporting role in Africa Magic movie
2019	Blast	Producer, Director, Actor,	Short film; finalist in Accelerate TV Project
2019	Phases	Actor	Lead role in Ndani TV web series
2020	Dilemma	Actor	Key character in Africa Magic TV series
2021	Hide n Seek	Actor	Supporting role in LordTanner Studios production
2022	Unmarried	Actor	Supporting role in Movie

References

[1] ttps://theslice.news.blog/2020/02/05/phases-by-ndani-tv/

[2] ttps://www.nigeriagalleria.com/meet-the-filmmaker-5-from-the-accelerate-filmmaker-project/

[3] ttps://www.thefamousnaija.com/2020/06/tosin-ibitoye-biography-age-instagram.html

[4] ttps://www.nigeriagalleria.com/meet-the-filmmaker-5-from-the-accelerate-filmmaker-project/

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