She began acting in 2003 and over the years has produced, directed and featured in several Nigerian films, such as "Alani" "Baba Labake" and "Ebimi ni".

Toyin who recently filed for divorce from estranged husband, Adeniyi Johnson, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba film during 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards.

Toyin has also been called upon by politicians to campaign for them. At one of the programs for former Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan's re-election bid in 2015, the actress said she was prepared to die for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).