Folu Storms

Folu Storms: Biography Ada Afoluwake Ogunkeye (born November 25, 1986), known professionally as Folu Storms, is a prominent Nigerian media personality and actress. She is recognized for her diverse career spanning broadcast journalism, film, and television, earning her multiple industry awards. Early Life and Education Folu Storms was born on November 25, 1986, in Lagos State, Nigeria. She pursued higher education by attending the University of Bristol and later Aberystwyth University. In 2009, she furthered her studies by enrolling at the University of Bristol for a Master of Laws (LLM). Storms also holds a diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Pan-African University. Career Progression and Major Achievements Storms began her career as a media personality, gaining recognition as a co-host for the Breakfast show at Smooth 98.1FM in Lagos, a role she held until at least 2019. Her engaging presence and skill in broadcasting led to several awards. She won the 2017 Ebony Life TV Sisterhood Award for TV Personality of the Year, followed by the On-Air Personality award at the 2018 Future Awards, and an ELOY Award. Her versatility also extends to film production, having won the Best Documentary award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2016 for her work on *The New Africa Documentary*. Notable Works Folu Storms has established a notable acting career in Nollywood and African television. Her television roles include appearances in popular series such as *MTV Shuga*, where she played the role of Sope, and the Africa Magic original *Unmarried*, in which she played Kamsi (2019-2020). She also appeared as Sope in the online miniseries *MTV Shuga Alone Together* (2020), which focused on the problems of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, she replaced Segilola Ogidan to take on the role of Tonye in *The Men's Club* (Season 3). More recently, she appeared in the short film *Price of Admission* (2021) and the series *Crime and Justice Lagos* (2022), where she played Kelechi Farasin. Other notable works include the web series *Man of Her Dreams* and the film *Rule Number 1*. Current Status Folu Storms remains active in the Nigerian entertainment industry as both an actress and media personality. Her continued work across various platforms solidifies her position as an influential figure in contemporary African media.