Here’s what you need to know about Bimbo Ademoye.

If there’s one actress who knows how to keep her audience captivated, it’s definitely Bimbo Ademoye.

Early Life and Education.

Bimbo Ademoye

Bimbo Ademoye, a well-known Nigerian actress, was born on February 4, 1991, in Lagos, Nigeria. After her parents split when she was just two, she and her older sister, Adebike Maryam, were raised by their father.

Bimbo completed her secondary education at Mayflower School and later graduated from Covenant University with a degree in Business Administration.

In an interview with Punch newspaper, she shared that her single dad was very supportive of her career choice.

Career.

Bimbo Ademoye

In a chat with Daily Independent newspaper, Bimbo revealed that her acting journey kicked off in 2014 with a short film called Where Talent Lies, which received praise at the Africa International Film Festival.

She considers Uduak Isong her mentor, who played a significant role in her entry into the industry. In 2015, she landed her first feature film role in It’s About Your Husband, also produced by Isong.

By 2018, Premium Times named her one of the five actors expected to have a breakout year.

She earned a nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy/TV Series at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in 2018 for her performance in Backup Wife (2017), which also got her a nod for Best Lead Role at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards that same year.

Many media outlets have hailed her as a style icon.

Filmography.

– Where Talent Lies (2014) as Rachel

– Desperate House Girl (2015) as Omolola

– It’s About Your Husband (2016) as Silo-Kama

– The Backup Wife (2017) as Wuraola

– Charmed (2018) as Lola Thomas

– Last Days (2019) as Peace

– Love Is Yellow (2020) as Linda

– Ayinla (2021) as Fali

– Anikulapo (2022) as Arolake

– Selina (2023) as Selina

– Unexpected Places (2024) as Prosper

Awards and Nominations.

Bimbo Ademoye

At the Best of Nollywood Awards, she received the Best Supporting Actress award in 2018.

At the City People Movie Awards, she was honored as the Most Featured Actress in Cinema Movies in 2019.

At the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, she won the Best Actress in Comedy award in 2022.

She was also nominated for Best Actress in Drama, Movie, or TV Series at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.

Overall, Bimbo Ademoye’s rise to fame showcases her hard work, commitment, and love for acting.

She has established herself as one of Nigeria’s most skilled and adaptable actresses.

As she continues to excel on the big screen, it is clear that Bimbo Ademoye has made  a name for herself in the industry.