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Bimbo Akintola (born May 5, 1970) is a prominent Nigerian actress and film producer.
The Oyo-born actor is a leading figure in the Nigerian movie industry and has starred in many movies over the past two decades.
Bimbo Akintola is one of the highest paid actresses in the Nigerian movie industry and is considered an idol by many budding actors.
Nigerian actress
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| Name: | Bimbo Akintola |
| Date of Birth: | May 5, 1970 (54 years old) |
| place of birth: | Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Oyo State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Akintola |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| spouse: | unmarried |
| Boyfriend and partner: | Yemi Bulaque, Dede Mabiaku |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $600,000 to $900,000 |
early life
Bimbo Akintola was born in a public hospital in Oyo State on May 5, 1970. She was born in Ibadan to Mr. and Mrs. Akintola.
She is a Nigerian of Yoruba and Edo descent. Her father is an Oyo woman and her mother is an Edo woman. She comes from a family of six and is the third child of the Akintola family.
Bimbo Akintola developed an interest in acting at an early age. She acted in school plays and end-of-year dramas during her primary and secondary school years. Her love for acting led her to study theatre arts in college. She lived in Oyo and Lagos states during her growing up years.
educate
Bimbo Akintola lived in Maryland, Lagos in her early years. She received her primary education at Maryland Convent Private School.
She then attended Command Day School for her secondary vocational education. She completed her SSCE with distinction and then proceeded to the University of Ibadan for her higher education.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan.
Profession
Bimbo Akintola started working as an actress when she was still an undergraduate student at the University of Ibadan. She has appeared in many theatre productions in the southwestern region of Nigeria. Apart from acting, she is also a good singer. During her school days, she performed with Jaiye Aboderin at a club called Divine on Allen Avenue in Lagos.
After graduating from high school, Bimbo Akintola entered the Nigerian film industry and began auditioning for film roles. She made her film debut in the 1995 film Owo Blow opposite Femi Adebayo. In 1997, she starred in Out Of Bounds, which starred Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD).
In the following years, Bimbo Akintola starred in many Nigerian blockbuster films. The most notable ones are Diamond Ring (1998), The Gardener (1998), Dangerous Twins (2004), Beyond Judgment (2007), Smoke and Mirrors (2008), Hudrash (2012) and Aitale (2013).
In 2022, Bimbo Akintola was chosen to play the role of Mabel Wilmer-Willoughby in the Netflix original series Far From Home. The series was released in December 2022. She also starred in the web series African City.
Filmography
- Far from home
- African cities
- The new normal
- Diamonds in the sky
- Lady Buckit and Motley Mopsters
- Three people circle
- Lagos Husband
- 93 days
- Hell in Heaven
- Diamond Rings
- Gardner
- Dangerous Twins
- Beyond Judgment
- Smoke and mirrors
- Hudrash
- Aitalay
- Crossing the line
- erre egler
Social Media
Bimbo Akintola has amassed over 489,000 followers on his verified Instagram account.
- Instagram: @bimboakintola
- Twitter: @bimboakintola1
Personal life
Bimbo Akintola is now 54 years old. In 2020, she celebrated her golden jubilee with a private birthday party attended by her family and close friends.
Bimbo Akintola is not a married woman. She also does not have children. She was once in a relationship with actor Yemi Blaq. She also once dated musician Dede Mabiaku. Before dating Dede Mabiaku, the two had been friends for two years.
Bimbo Akintola lives in the upscale Victoria Island neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria. She owns a variety of exotic cars and lives a comfortable life. She is also an entrepreneur and owns shares in several small Nigerian businesses.
net worth
Bimbo Akintola has amassed a considerable fortune through her work as an actress and through investments in small and medium-sized businesses. Her net worth is estimated to be $600,000 to $900,000 (USD).
