Simisola Gbadamosi, a 13-year-old Nigerian-American voice actress, has made history by becoming one of the youngest actors to receive an Emmy nomination. She earned this recognition for her exceptional performance as Tola Martins in Disney+’s animated series “Iwájú.” Gbadamosi is nominated in the “Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in a Preschool, Children’s, or Young Teen Program” category at the 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, scheduled for March 15, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Born on April 17, 2011, in Washington, D.C., Gbadamosi developed a passion for storytelling and animation from a young age, leading her to pursue a career in voice acting. She made her debut in “Iwájú,” a groundbreaking collaboration between Disney Animation and Nigerian entertainment company Kugali Media. The six-episode series, set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, premiered on February 28, 2024, and follows the story of Tola, a girl from a wealthy island, and her friend Kole, a self-taught tech expert, as they navigate the complexities of their contrasting worlds.
