Tunde Oyeneyin

Tunde Oyeneyin (/ˈtʊndeɪ ˌoʊjəˈneɪn/)[1] is an American makeup artist and Peloton cycling instructor.

Oyeneyin is of Nigerian descent and grew up in Katy, Texas.[2] She graduated from Taylor High School in 2004.[2][3] Growing up she struggled with her weight and was often the largest girl in her class.[4]

Although she'd previously met other instructors,[5] Oyeneyin was recruited to try out for Peloton on Instagram by Cody Rigsby; she initially thought it was a hoax until noticing his blue check mark.[6] She didn't pass the first tryout, but Rigsby encouraged her to try again, resulting in a position with the company.[6] In June of 2020 she collaborated with fellow instructor, Chelsea Jackson Roberts, on a 30-minute class called "Speak Up" in response to Black Lives Matter actions following the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, the shooting of Breonna Taylor, and others.[7] Featuring quotes from Black Peloton colleagues and music by Black artists, the class had been viewed 110,000 times by late July.[7] She is also known for her wearing clothing that match Peloton's artist series, including a themed outfit inspired by Beyoncé's appearance at the 2013 Grammys.[8] In December 2020 Oyeneyin was announced as one of the instructors participating in Shonda Rhimes' Year of Yes themed Peloton classes.[9]

Oyeneyin is a founder of the SPEAK Movement.[10] Prior to becoming a Peloton instructor, Oyeneyin worked as a makeup artist for more than a decade in Los Angeles.[2][11] She also appeared as a contestant on Deal or No Deal in 2009.[12] In addition to cycling instruction, Oyeneyin is the founder of S.P.E.A.K. (Surrender, Power, Empathy, Authenticity and Knowledge), an Instagram Live series aimed at given a platform to those facing adversity.[13] In November 2020, she spoke about her career as a makeup artist and fitness instructor as a guest on the podcast Forever35.[14]

Oyeneyin signed with Wasserman Media Group in September 2020.[15]