[2] Toyin began her acting career in 1984 in the Yoruba language films of Nollywood.
She met her late husband when she was working in the Television House, Ibadan.
[5] Adegbola has two children, a daughter, and a son; both live in Dublin, Ireland.
[6][7] On Saturday, 5 March 2016, she was conferred with a chieftaincy title as Yeye Meso of Oke-Irun, State of Osun, by His Royal Majesty Alayeluwa Oba Isaac Adetoyi Adetuluese Olokose 11.
[8] Professional Excellence Award from Symbol of Hope Foundation from her performance in Asewo To Re Mecca.