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Osibe was recognised for her work on Ponzi (2021),[3] a satirical film exploring Nigeria’s economic challenges, This Lady Called Life (2020), and Something Like Gold (2023). She directed the short film Heart & Might and is the author of the book Becoming A Spectacular Woman (2018).[4]
Early Life and Education
Toluwani Obayan Osibe was born in Ilorin, Nigeria, to Adetokunbo and Aize Obayan.[5] She has a younger brother, Joshua Obayan. Her heritage includes a mix of Nigerian cultures, as her father is from Kogi State, her mother from Edo State, and her paternal grandmother from Abia State. From 1996 to 1999, her family lived in England.[6]
Toluwani completed a degree in Mass Communication at Covenant University in 2012, followed by a master’s degree in Film and Television Studies from the University of Portsmouth, England, in 2014.[7][unreliable source?][failed verification]
Career
Toluwani's career in Nollywood began as a video editor with the production company Wale Adenuga Productions.[8]
Her directorial debut came with Heart & Might (2017), a short film that honors the unsung heroes in the fight against Boko Haram. Later in 2017, she joined The Other News as a staff writer and by 2019, she became the Head Writer.[9] She was a screenwriter of This Lady Called Life (2020), a story of a single mother balancing personal dreams and societal expectations. She was awarded the Best of Nollywood (BON) Award (Best Screenplay) and an Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award (AMVCA) nomination for Best Writer.[10][11][12]
In 2021, she wrote Ponzi, a satirical comedy that explores the impact of financial schemes on everyday Nigerians. Her recent work, Something Like Gold, explores diverse themes within Nollywood. Currently, she is in the process of directing her debut feature film under the First Features initiative by Native Filmworks.[13]
Recognition and Influence
Toluwani Obayan Osibe has been featured in various articles in Nigeria and internationally, where her work and contributions are recognized.[14][15]She also supports the development of future voices in Nigerian cinema, participating in initiatives aimed at empowering emerging filmmakers and writers.[16]
Personal Life
Toluwani is married to Jeremiah Osibe, an actuarial analyst and author of Village Man and City Man. The couple engages in creative and community-based initiatives within Nigeria, supporting African storytelling and advocating for emerging talent across the continent.[17][18]
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