Meet Carolyna Hutchings’ Siblings: Tunde Raphael Afolabi and Abiodun Solomon Afolabi

Carolyna Hutchings, a prominent Scottish-Nigerian actress, producer, and philanthropist, is widely recognized for her contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry and her impactful work in business and charity.

While much is known about her professional achievements and personal life, less attention has been paid to her family, particularly her two younger half-brothers, Tunde Raphael Afolabi and Abiodun Solomon Afolabi.

Carolyna Hutchings, born Caroline Ekanem on June 26, 1987, hails from a diverse heritage. Her father, Julian David Hollinwarth Hornelin, is Scottish, while her mother, Jennifer Afolabi, is Nigerian, originally from Akwa Ibom State.

After her parents divorced when she was young, Jennifer remarried, and Tunde Raphael Afolabi and Abiodun Solomon Afolabi were born from this union. Unlike Carolyna, who is of mixed Scottish-Nigerian descent, Tunde and Abiodun are fully Nigerian, as their father hails from Ejigbo, a town in Osun State, Nigeria.

Carolyna spent much of her early life in Nigeria, where she was raised alongside her younger half-brothers. Despite the age difference and their different paternal lineages, the siblings share a bond rooted in their mother’s influence.

Jennifer Afolabi, a fashion designer based in the United States, has played a significant role in shaping her children’s lives, instilling values of hard work and resilience.

Tunde Raphael Afolabi

Tunde Raphael Afolabi is the older of Carolyna’s two half-brothers. While specific details about his birth date and current endeavors remain private, it is known that he was born to Jennifer Afolabi and her second husband.

As of earlier reports, Tunde was in secondary school, indicating that by March 2025, he will likely be in his late teens or early twenties, depending on his birth year.

Little public information is available about Tunde’s personal interests or career aspirations. However, given the family’s emphasis on education—evidenced by Carolyna’s impressive academic background, which includes a BSc in Geographical and Regional Planning from the University of Calabar, an MSc in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos, and an MBA from Edinburgh Business School—it is reasonable to assume that Tunde has been encouraged to pursue his studies and carve out his own path.

Abiodun Solomon Afolabi

Abiodun Solomon Afolabi, the youngest of the trio, shares a background similar to Tunde‘s. Like his brother, Abiodun was born to Jennifer Afolabi and her second husband, making him a half-sibling to Carolyna.

As with Tunde, Abiodun’s exact birth date is not widely publicized, but earlier reports suggest he was also in secondary school, placing him in his mid-to-late teens as of March 2025.

Abiodun’s life remains largely out of the public eye, a stark contrast to his sister Carolyna, who has been a public figure since her debut in the Nigerian film industry in 2004.

While Carolyna has embraced the spotlight through her roles in films like Deadly Kiss and Stalker and her appearances on The Real Housewives of Lagos, Abiodun and Tunde have maintained a lower profile, likely focusing on their education and personal growth.