Tolulope Adesua Etomi-Wellington (born 22 February 1986), commonly known as Adesua Etomi , is a Nigerian actress and entrepreneur. She debuted her film career with Knocking On Heaven's Door (2014). Etomi has starred in several films and received several awards, including Best Actress in a Drama at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Falling.
Early life and education Etomi was born in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, as the last of three siblings. Her father is a soldier of Esan descent who was born in Edo State, while her mother is an engineer of Yoruba descent. Etomi attended Corona School in Victoria Island, Lagos, and moved to Queen's College. At the age of 13, she left Nigeria for the United Kingdom, and attained a diploma in physical and theatre art from the City College Coventry in 2004. She also studied arts and performance at the University of Wolverhampton in 2006.
Career Etomi's film credits include The Arbitration, The Wedding Party, and Falling. Her performance in Falling earned her the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama. Other notable films she has appeared in include A Soldier's Story (2015), Out of Luck (2015), and Couple of Days (2016). Etomi played Shiela in the fourth and fifth seasons of Shuga, a television soap opera about HIV/AIDS prevention. She began starring as Amaka Obiora, an undercover police officer in the Yemisi Wada-directed crime series LasGidi Cops, which debuted in June 2016. She was also featured on Vogues list of 14 global superstars. In February 2022, Etomi released her debut single "So Natural". In October 2023, she launched her beauty brand Sanaa Beauty, which she co-founded with Jemima Osunde.
Personal life
Etomi got engaged to Banky W in February 2017. The couple held their traditional marriage on 19 November, a court wedding on 20 November, and a white wedding ceremony on 25 November 2017, in Cape Town, South Africa. In early January 2021, Etomi gave birth to their first child. In April 2021, Etomi and Banky W opened up about their marriage and struggles with child bearing while speaking at Waterbrook Church. In 2024, the couple announced the birth of their second child on Instagram.
Etomi was credited with saving Iretiola Doyle's daughter from bullies. In March 2025, Etomi shed light on Hyperemesis gravidarum by sharing her personal battle with the condition. Her candidness and advocacy raised awareness about the challenges faced by women with severe pregnancy-related illnesses.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2013 The Call Tara Short film 2014 Brave Layo Short film Knocking On Heaven's Door Debbie 2015 Falling Muna A Soldier's Story Lebari Directed by Frankie Ogar Out of Luck Bisola 2016 Couple of Days Nina The Arbitration Dara Olujobi Drama Something Wicked Claudia The Wedding Party Dunni Coker Ayamma: Music In The Desert Ayamma/Iko/Ihuoma Musical 2017 10 Days In Sun City Bianca Adventure / Comedy / RomanceIn LineKate The Wedding Party 2 Dunni Onwuka Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan2018 Date Night King of BoysAdekemi SalamiCrime / Drama Memoirs of 4 TeniDirected by Alex MouthUp North Zainab Drama2019 Muna Muna Action / Crime / Drama Malika: Warrior Queen Malika Short AnimationSugar Rush Susie Action / ComedyThe Set UpChike2022The Set Up 2ChikeCrime / DramaThe Perfect Arrangement2023Gangs of LagosGiftCrime / Thriller2024JapaKamsiComedy / Fantasy
Television Year Title Role Notes 2012 Smooth Promotions Reporter/Presenter TV Station 2014 Gidi Up (season 2) Sharon Series 2015 Las Gidi Cops Amaka Obiora Series Shuga (season 5) Sheila Series 2017 Shuga: Down South Sheila Series2025 Iyanu: Child of Wonder OloriAnimated series
Theatre Year Title Role Company 2004 The Crucible John Proctor City College Production 2005 Miss Saigon John Thomas City College Production 2006 Jesus Christ Superstar Judas City College Production 2008 Fractal The Oppressed Arena Theatre 2009 The Grimm Tales Dwarf/Witch Arena Theatre Not My Cup Of Tea Immigrant Arena Theatre 2012 The Miller's Tale Alice Saga Tiata - Edinburge Fringe Festival 2013 Anatomy Of A Woman Bolatito Lagos Theater Festival Shattered Loveth Paw Studios Crystal Slippers Sewa Thespian Family Theater London Life Lagos Living Sue Paw Studios Saro Rume Bap Productions Secret Life Of Baba Segi's Wives Segi Joos and Joms Productions 2014 Band Aid Make We Waka Chantelle Look Left Look Right Saro Rume Bap Productions
Voice over Year Role Company 2013 Taste Bud Fanta 2014 Fan Solo Phones
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient ResultRef 2009 Foresight Theater Awards Best Performance in a devised Piece of work Herself 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Most Promising Actress Knocking on Heaven's Door Nollywood Reinvented Awards Best New Actress Herself 2015 Golden Movie Awards Golden Actress in a Lead Role Falling Discovery of the Year Herself City People Entertainment Awards Best New Actress Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Actress Falling Best On-screen duo Female Viewer's Choice Herself ELOY Awards Actress of the Year - Big screen Falling Actress of the Year - Television Gidi Up 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress in a Drama (Movie/TV series) Falling 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actress in Leading role Golden Movie Awards Golden Actress Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress in Leading Role ELOY Awards Actress of the year - Big Screen The Arbitration 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress Drama/TV Series Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Lead Actress In A Film Ayamma 2020Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress in a Lead role –EnglishSugar Rush
See also List of Nigerian actresses
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