One Gidi Night
Movie CinemaActing • Ejiro
Year
2026
Rating
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Box Office
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Talent SpotlightActorNigeria
Gabriel Afolayan
One Gidi Night • King Kosoko
Gabriel Afolayan, is a Nigerian actor and singer known by his musical stage name G-Fresh. Son of the late filmmaker Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade Love), Gabriel hails from a prominent...
Known For
Actor • Director
Country
Nigeria
Born
Mar 1, 1985 (41)
Latest Credit
One Gidi Night (2026)
Box Office
₦1,271,931,312
Overview
Biography
Gabriel Afolayan, is a Nigerian actor and singer known by his musical stage name G-Fresh. Son of the late filmmaker Adeyemi Afolayan (Ade Love), Gabriel hails from a prominent entertainment family, including siblings Kunle, Moji, and Aremu Afolayan. He studied Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan and began his acting career with the Super Story series "Nnenna." Gabriel has starred in films like Hoodrush, Coming from Insanity, and Blood Sisters. As a musician, he is known for songs like "Awelewa" and "Kokoro Ife." His work has earned him accolades, including the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
At a glance
Birth Date
Mar 1, 1985
Age
41 years old
Country
Nigeria
Primary Craft
Actor
Known For
Actor • Director
Popularity
0.0 score
Awards
1 wins, 6 nominations
Annual Wrap
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Filmography
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42 credits
3.0 average rating
₦1,271,931,312
King Kosoko
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
—
Box Office
₦25,567,030
Shege For 2
MovieActing
Year
2026
Rating
—
Box Office
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Eleko (Oba Esugbayi)
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
—
Box Office
₦47,083,632
Agesinkole King of Thieves 2
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
1.9
Box Office
₦425,014,100
Colours of Fire
Movie CinemaActing • Badero
Year
2025
Rating
3.3
Box Office
₦148,195,619
Naked Lies
MovieActing
Year
2025
Rating
—
Box Office
—
The shadow of Greed
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
2.5
Box Office
₦9,354,375
Iyalode
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
2.5
Box Office
₦306,360,025
Landline
MovieActing
Year
2025
Rating
3.5
Box Office
—
Family Brouhaha
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
1.5
Box Office
₦39,198,700
The Artifact: Stones of Fatima
Movie CinemaActing • Abdullahi
Year
2025
Rating
3.0
Box Office
₦18,791,550
Honors
Awards & nominations
A snapshot of wins and nominations tied to this person across tracked ceremonies.
Wins: 1Nominations: 6
Year
2025
AMVCA 11
Best Supporting Actor
Winner
Year
2026
AMVCA 12
Best Supporting Actor
Nominee
Year
2024
AMVCA 10
Best Lead Actor
Nominee
Year
2022
AMVCA 8
Best Actor in a Drama
Nominee
Year
2020
AMVCA 7
Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV Series)
Nominee
Year
2018
AMVCA 6
Best Supporting Actor
Nominee
Industry Pulse
In the News
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News
Gabriel Afolayan reveals the reason Yoruba films are getting more attention
Gabriel said he is not surprised by the growing attention to Yoruba-language films.
News
Gabriel Afolayan: Acting is a calling, not just family legacy - The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper Gabriel Afolayan: Acting is a calling, not just family legacy
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Inside the creative circle
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306
Creative connections
78
Repeat collaborators
42
Projects explored
Tina Mba · 2012–2026
Longest partnership
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Creative Connections
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Femi Adebayo Salami
Director
Frequent collaborator2024–2026
7 shared titles
King Kosoko • Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) • Agesinkole King of Thieves 2
Tina Mba
Actress
Frequent collaborator2012–2026
6 shared titles
King Kosoko • Family Brouhaha • Turning Point
Segun Arinze
Actor
Frequent collaborator2017–2025
6 shared titles
Agesinkole King of Thieves 2 • Naked Lies • Turning Point
Omowunmi Dada
Actress
Frequent collaborator2014–2025
5 shared titles
Naked Lies • Asiri Ade • Lugard
Odunlade Jonathan Adekola
Actor
Frequent collaborator2017–2026
5 shared titles
The Beacon Man • Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) • Agesinkole King of Thieves 2
Toyin Abraham
Actress
Frequent collaborator2017–2025
5 shared titles
Iyalode • House of Ga'a • Tatu
David Babafemi Mauton Osunkoya
Actor
Frequent collaborator2024–2026
5 shared titles
The Beacon Man • King Kosoko • Eleko (Oba Esugbayi)
Kehinde Bankole
Actress
Frequent collaborator2017–2025
5 shared titles
Iyalode • Blacksmith: Alagbede • Lugard
Collaboration Over Time
2026
One Gidi Night
With Uzor Arukwe, Wumi Toriola, Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba
2026
King Kosoko
With Femi Adebayo Salami, David Babafemi Mauton Osunkoya, Akanni Olayinka Quadri
2026
Shege For 2
With Kunle Remi, Daniel Etim-Effiong
2026
Eleko (Oba Esugbayi)
With Jide Kosoko, David Babafemi Mauton Osunkoya, Olarotimi Michael Fakunle
2025
Agesinkole King of Thieves 2
With Femi Adebayo Salami, Yemi Solade, Segun Arinze
2025
Colours of Fire
With Uzor Arukwe, Osas Ighodaro, David Babafemi Mauton Osunkoya
Signature Titles
Blood Sisters · Top-rated creditKing Kosoko · Recent standoutEleko (Oba Esugbayi) · Signature creditColours of Fire · Signature creditAgesinkole King of Thieves 2 · Box-office leader