Tobiloba Mariam Adeyemi is her real birth name but widely and fondly called Toby Grey.
She is a popular Nigerian Pop and R&B singer, song writer and performing artiste.
She was born in the month of January 29, 1994 in Osun state.
She was hails from Ogun state in south western Nigeria.
Toby Grey Educational Background
She did her pre-degree programme at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
She later studied French language at the University of Lagos.
Toby Grey Career
She began her journey into music dated back to her young age of 16.
She finally ventured into music professionally since 2011 with several hit songs.
The award-winning Nigerian singer has become known for tracks like “Gbono” produced by Fliptyce, “Gbalowo e” produced by Antras, “Harmony and Love”, Love Dosage and Omolope.
The highly talented Nigerian singer was shot to limelight after the release of her cover to Kiss Daniel’s smash hit single, “Woju” in 2015 which she titled “Gboju”.
The song had since gone viral with massive airplays across Nigeria.
“Gbas produced by Drmphase as it encompasses the same lyrics with that of Kiss Daniel’s original version while adding in some flavour.
- • Love Dosage
• Applaudissez
• Konibaje ft. 9ice & Skales
• Do
• Na U ft. Soma
• You & I
• Gono
• Gbalowo e
• Harmony and love
• Gboju (Woju cover)
Toby Grey is beautiful, creative and exceptionally talented star.
She has been priviledged to work with top producers in the industry like Young D, Fliptyce, Da piano, Drumphase, Puffty T and many others.
She recently released the video to her latest single, Gbona, which was shot in New York.
In an interview at a later date, Toby revealed she got her inspirations from the likes of Leona Lewis, Asa, Nneka and Ciara, who made significant impact in her music career.
Toby Grey Awards And Nominations
She is amazing talents and unique vocals have earned her several awards and nominations some and most recent of which include:
- • City people awards (Best promising female act 2015).
• Scream All Youths awards (Female rising act of the year 2015)
• ANUCA Awards (Best female University act 2015)
• Lagos Fashion Awards (Most fashionable fast rising act 2015)
• Miss Tourism Ogun Awards (Recognition award 2015)
• Emerging African Leaders Integrity Awards (Entertainment awards 2016
• Nigeria Achievers Awards (Best promising female act 2015)
• African Culture Initiative Award in Atlanta (New Artist of the Year)
• PRIX Special DU Directeur (Artist Villageois 2016) – French Award
• NADALIFE Magazine U.S.A (Best Best New Artist 2016)
• NEA Awards – Best New act 2016
Toby Grey Endorsements
She has had several endorsement deals with giant companies including: Tourism Ambassador, Ambassador for Peace (Panda – Kau L.G.A, Brand Ambassador – Mindful Nigeria, NUMAT Ville (Project for Promoting National Unity and Tourism) among numerous others.
Toby Grey Personal Life
Toby Grey’s marital relationship is not available. She keeps her family issues top secret from the public and social media.
Toby also stated that in her years in the music industry, she has never be sexually assaulted at any point in time in her career.
She praised the Nigerian music industry which she said was evolving and music stars are also re-inventing themselves and fans enjoying diverse sounds.
Toby Grey Net Worth
She is indeed a brilliant Nigerian singer who has made huge fortune from her musical career with an estimated net worth of about $600,000 US Dollars.