On Air Personality – Toolz Oniru-Demuren Opens Up On Her Life

In their usual tradition, leading Nigerian jewelry brand, Gbenga Artsmith recently released their latest jewelry campaign and this time it features popular radio OAP from Beat FM lagos and new mom, Tolu  Oniru-Demuren aka“TOOLZ” as muse. She is seen striking sassy poses in fabulous outfits paired with equally eye-popping jewelry pieces by Gbenga Artsmith.The creative director of the brand who is also a creative writer, sat down for an interview with Toolz to discuss motherhood, career, business and future plans. Enjoy…

Gbenga Ayo-Dada: Can you please give us an insight into your background and how your past has shaped your present.

Toolz: I grew up mainly in the UK- Bournemouth and London. I went to boarding school in Bournemouth, and my sister and I were the only black people in the school. I didn’t really notice till I got a bit older and realized that we were being treated differently. My parents were in Nigeria, so when the holidays came about we would stay with our Governess Mrs Lucas. She’s late now unfortunately, but she had a huge impact on me when I was younger.

I wouldn’t say I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, but I am grateful that I was able to enjoy certain privileges. Having said that I’ve never been scared to work hard. I’ve always wanted to be independent, and this made me start working early. I started working at age 14/15 because I wanted my own money. My first job was washing dishes at an Italian restaurant. It is no surprise i am running businesses as an adult.

Gbenga Ayo-Dada: Tell us , how much has your life changed since your entrance into motherhood?

Toolz: It has changed massively. My life isn’t just my life anymore. Every morning I now plan my day with my little man (and of course big man) in mind. However I can’t stress how blessed I am. My son is definitely one of the best things that has happened to me.

Gbenga Ayo-Dada: Late last year, your husband opened up about how you sacrificed your job and business to ensure the safe arrival of your baby, care to share more details?

Toolz: Everything in Lagos pretty much ground to a halt because I had to put my baby’s health and my health first. So there were a lot of projects I had to turn down and I also had to partially shut down Sablier- my lingerie line. It was tough, but we had our priorities right.
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Gbenga Ayo-Dada: Not everyone knows you also have a lingerie line aside from being a radio personality, how have you been able to juggle both efficiently? And how is the lingerie business?

Toolz: I actually have about 3 or 4 jobs. I am on radio, I’m into property management and most recently I started my lingerie line called Sablier for fuller busted and plus sized women. It’s still in such an exciting phase. It hasn’t been easy juggling this new project, my other jobs and motherhood but I have got a super supportive group of people behind me. Sometimes I’m able to juggle things efficiently other times not so much, lol.

Gbenga Ayo-Dada: It is apparently a new phase in your life, what do you have in the kitty? 😁

Toolz: I’m working on a few other things that I would prefer not to let out the kitty just yet…if it works great…if not I will try something else.

PHOTO CREDIT:
Jewelry: @gbengaartsmith
Photography: @photosuiteng
Makeup: @andreajoanmua
Adire outfit: @teethreads
White Kaftan: @kiksplace
Gele: @taiwos_touch
Asooke: @twentyeight02asooke
Bronze turban: @fascinators_by_omoge
Styling: @gbengaayodada
Location: @photosuitestudios