Toolz is a radio personality, discussion show host, and presenter from Nigeria. She is well known for hosting The Beat 99.9 FM’s ‘The Midday Show’.
She is one of Nigeria’s most followed On-Air Personalities, with over 1 million followers on Instagram.
Biography
Tolulope Oniru was born on 6 July 1983 in London, United Kingdom. She was born into the famous Oniru Royal family. Her father was the late Oba Abiodun Oniru. Her mother, who is a queen, leads a very private life. She came to the limelight when Toolz exposed her as a big fan of the actress Funke Akindele.
Before studying at the City of Westminster College, she had her primary education at Talbot House Preparatory School in Bournemouth, UK. She had her secondary education in Nigeria. She also holds a London Metropolitan University Business and Mass Communication degree.
Career
Toolz began her career while still in school, hosting several talk shows with notable guests.
She worked in the United Kingdom for MTV Europe and Walt Disney Pictures before settling in Nigeria in 2008. She is currently the Beat 99.9 FM’s The Midday Show host.
Each weekday on her discussion show, The Juice, she interviews well-known African entertainers.
Yvonne Nelson, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Davido, and Rita Dominic are among the celebrities that have been on her show.
She was a judge at the Channel O Music Video Awards in 2011 and 2012. Toolz hosts X-Factor West Africa. She thrived in her chosen profession thanks to her natural wit, love of show business, and tremendous enthusiasm for music.
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Toolz was a Guest Judge on Nigerian Idol Season 2 in 2022 after making a significant effect in the Nigerian music business.
Toolz serves as a director in her family’s business, I.A. Oniru International Ltd, alongside family members.
She also founded Sablier, a lingerie line named after the French term for hourglass. In terms of lingerie and shapewear, the brand caters to the demands of curvaceous and plus-size ladies.
Toolz family
On 26 May 2016, Toolz married Tunde Demuren. Harold Demuren, Tunde’s father, was a former Director-General of the National Civil Aviation Authority. The wedding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), caused quite a stir.
Everything was magnificent, from the engagement ring to the introduction. Because both of their names begin with a T, the couple dubbed the white wedding ‘TSquared.’
Toolz fell pregnant soon after her wedding. In 2017, she announced her pregnancy at Banky W and Adesua Etomi’s wedding ceremony.
However, the entertainer discovered that the baby needed to be evacuated months after her announcement. She was devastated by the situation, blaming herself and crying, and she sought counselling from a therapist.
However, two children have been born to the couple. Their first child arrived in 2018, and their second in July 2020.
Toolz awards
Toolz is one of the most awarded OAPs in the industry. She has been nominated and has won several awards.
Here is a list of her awards.
- Radio Presenter of the Year at the Nigeria Broadcasters Awards 2010.
- Dynamix All Youth Awards for Radio Presenter of the Year 2010.
- FAB Awards On-Air Personality of the Year 2011.
- Nigeria Broadcasters Awards for Sexiest Media Personality 2011.
- The Future Awards On-Air Personality of the Year 2012.
- Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Media Personality of the Year 2012.
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Toolz net worth
Toolz has a net worth of $200,000 and is a well-known media figure. Her talk shows, in particular, have affected the entertainment sector.
Controversies
Her marriage has also been subject to much controversy. There were some observations by some people on social media that the entertainer was not wearing her wedding band. Then in a now-deleted Instagram post, she commented, ‘Those that fly solo have the strongest wings’. Although this might not have necessarily meant that her marriage was in crisis, the public used it to conclude that her marriage was ending.
Also, it was spotted that she had removed her husband’s name from her Instagram handle, leaving only her stage name.
Although many people have speculated that the marriage has ended, it is still growing strong. They still share moments like their children’s birthdays and their wedding anniversary.
Conclusion
She has flourished in her work thanks to her natural sense of humour, love of show business, and enthusiasm for music. This is demonstrated by her ability to progress from radio host to Deputy Programme Director to Group Programme Director of Nigeria’s four Beat FM stations.
Her extensive knowledge of African entertainment, combined with her one-of-a-kind presentation talents, has made her show one of the most popular in the country.
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