Bimbo Akintola is a talented Nigerian actress. She is prominent in the movie industry, most especially in Yoruba films. She won the Best Actress Award at the Eko International Film Festival in 2015.
Early Life & Education
Bimbo Akintola was born in Edo State on May 5, 1970, to an Oyo State-born father and an Edo State-born mother. She received her elementary schooling at Maryland Convent Private School in Lagos. She also attended Command Day Secondary School in Lagos for her secondary education. Bimbo continued her education at the University of Ibadan, where she received a degree in theater arts.
Career
Bimbo Akintola began performing at a young age. She made her professional acting debut in the 1995 film Owo Blow, alongside Femi Adebayo. She co-starred in Out of Bounds alongside Richard Mofe Damijo in 1997. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards. She has currently appeared in over 40 Nollywood films.
Personal Life
Bimbo Akintola does not have a spouse. Although she got married in 2014, after a year and a month, she left her marriage.
Selected Filmography
- 93 Days
- Ayitale
- Beyond the Verdict
- Circle of Three
- Dangerous Twins
- Diamond Ring
- Diamonds In The Sky
- Heaven’s Hell
- Hoodrush
- Husbands of Lagos
- Lady Buckit and the Motley Mopsters
- Out of Bounds
- Owo Blow
- Smoke and Mirrors
- The Gardner
Television Series
- Ere Egele
- Husbands of Lagos
Awards & Nomination
| Year | Event | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Eko International Film Festival | Best Actress Award | Won |
| 2013 | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress in a Leading role | Nominated |
| 1997 | Best Actress or English Actress in Nigeria | Won |
Net Worth
According to some sources online, Bimbo Akintola has an average net worth of $900,000. Her source of income is her career as an actress.
