Simisola Gbadamosi

Simisola Gbadamosi
Gbadamosi in 2025
Born (2011-04-17) 17 April 2011
OccupationActress
Years active2024–present
Known forVoice of Tola Martins in Iwájú

Simisola Gbadamosi (born 17 April 2011) is a Nigerian child actress.[1][2]

Early life and career

Gbadamosi was born in Washington, D.C. She grew up with a passion for storytelling and animation, which led her to pursue a career in voice acting.[3] She made her voice acting debut in the Disney+ animated series Iwájú.[4]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2024 Iwájú Tola Martins [5]
2025–present Weather Hunters Binta

Awards

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2025 Children's and Family Emmy Awards Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in an Animated or Preschool Animated Program Tola Martins, Iwájú Nominated [6]

References

  1. ^ "Meet the Voices Behind Tola and Kole in Disney's "Iwájú"". BellaNaija. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  2. ^ Prager, Jackelyn; Akintobi, Lamide (28 February 2024). "'Iwájú': Nigeria-based 'first-of-its-kind' animated series premieres on Disney+". CNN. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  3. ^ Silverbird Television (6 March 2024). "Child Actor Simisola Gbadamosi Shares Her Experience Voicing 'Iwaju' Animation Movie" (Interview). Retrieved 10 October 2024 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ Deckelmeier, Joe (29 February 2024). "Iwájú Creators On Healthy Collaboration With Disney & Designing A Futuristic Lagos". ScreenRant. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  5. ^ Latif, Leila (28 February 2024). "Iwájú review – Disney steps into a bold and brilliant future". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  6. ^ Fasan, Yewande (10 March 2025). "Simisola Gbadamosi nominated for Emmy Awards". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 11 March 2025.