Tboss
Name: Tokunbo Idowu (professionally known as TBoss)
Born: March 9, 1984, Edo State, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian-Romanian
Occupation: Reality TV Star, Actress, Entrepreneur
Spouse: Unmarried
Children: One daughter, Rumi (born 2019)
Early Life and Education
Tokunbo Idowu, popularly known as TBoss, was born on March 9, 1984, in Edo State, Nigeria, to a Nigerian father from Edo State and a Romanian mother. She spent her early years in Nigeria and later moved to Romania to complete her education. TBoss attended the University of Lagos for a year before transferring to a university in Romania, where she completed her studies. Growing up, she faced challenges such as loneliness and difficulty making friends, experiences that she has openly discussed in interviews.
Career
TBoss gained national recognition as a contestant on the second season of Big Brother Naija in 2017, where she finished as the second runner-up. During her time in the house, she was involved in notable moments, including the "Kemen incident," which sparked widespread discussions about consent. Following her stint on the show, TBoss leveraged her fame to build a career in the entertainment industry, taking on roles in Nollywood films such as "The Island" and "Up North."
Awards and Recognition
Nominated for Best Actress in Nollywood at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival for her role in "The Island."
Personal Life
TBoss is a single mother to her daughter, Rumi, born in 2019. She has chosen to keep details about her daughter's father private. In 2019, she lost her father, Vincent Idowu, and has since shared heartfelt tributes to him on social media, reflecting on their complex relationship.
