Bimbo Akintola is an award winning famous Nigerian actress, producer and television personality.
She was born to a Muslim Cleric from Oyo State and a mother from Edo State on the 5th of May 1970 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Bimbo is such a beautiful, creative, highly talented actress, gifted in acting and interpreting movie roles. She can fit into any character assigned her by movie directors and producers in the industry.
Educational Background
Bimbo Akintola had her primary education at Maryland Convent Private School, Maryland, and Command Day Secondary School, both in Lagos State where she obtained her first and secondary school certificates respectively.
She later bagged a National Diploma Certificate and a First Degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Her Acting Career
Bimbo began acting at a very tender age with her peers for the school’s end-of-year drama events. As she continued in her acting, she developed more and more interest in stage drama and plays and soon had a strong passion for acting.
Bimbo made her journey into Nollywood in 1995 when she featured in the film ‘Owo Blow’, a movie she featured alongside Femi Adebayo. She again featured in another movie ‘Out of Bounds’ in 1997 with the veteran actor Richard Mofe Damijo.
Bimbo Akintola Movies
Her movie collections are many. Some of her movies include: The Gardner, Dangerous Twins, Out of Bounds, Owo Blow, Beyond the Verdict, Smoke and Mirrors, Ayitale, Hoodrush, Heaven’s Hell, 93 Days and Television series: 2015 Husbands of Lagos and 2016 Ere Egele.
Her Personal Life
Bimbo Akintola who is not yet married revealed in an interview with the Punch Newspaper said she is not married and yet to have kids. She says that she has several kids, whom she takes care of, some of whom are already adults and have their own children.
She again stated that women who have been waiting to find a husband can go ahead and have kids if they choose to, putting the biological limit into consideration.
The popular Nollywood celebrity is not a new face in the entertainment industry as she has an illustrious career in the acting world, with some accolades to her name. In 2013, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the year’s Nollywood Movies Awards.
The Nollywood Celebrity, whose career in the acting industry has continued to go higher, has also been plagued by some controversies as she was said to have been dumped by her lover, Dede Mabiaku, Afrobeat singer.
Her Net Worth
Bimbo Akintola is a famous Nollywood actress, rated one of the richest and most influential with a net worth of about $800,000 dollars.