Eniola Badmus

Eniola Badmus

Eniola Badmus in the film Child Seller
Born (1983-09-07) September 7, 1983
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater
Occupation
Years active 2000–present

Eniola Badmus, (born September 7, 1983),[1] is a Nigerian film actress.[2] She came into limelight in year 2008 after she featured in the film Jenifa.[3]

Early life and education

Eniola was born in Ijebu Ode, a local government area of Ogun State, South-Western Nigeria where she completed her basic and secondary school education.[4] She proceeded to the University of Ibadan where she studied Theatre Arts and then Lagos State University where she graduated with an M.Sc degree in Economics.[5]

Career

Eniola's career in acting professional started in the year 2000 until in 2008 when she shot to recognition upon starring in two Yoruba films titled Jenifa and Omo Ghetto.[6] Both movies are instrumental to her rise in the Nigeria entertainment industry which has since seen her star as both lead and supporting actress in several Yoruba and English films.[7]

Selected filmography

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  • Jenifa
  • Angelina
  • Village Babes
  • Oreke Temi
  • Blackberry Babes
  • Mr. & Mrs Ibu
  • Wicked Step-mother
  • Child Seller[8]
  • Adun Ewuro
  • Visa Lottery
  • Ojukwu the War Lord
  • Police Academy
  • Not My Queen
  • Battle for Justice
  • Miss Fashion
  • Eefa
  • Omo Esu

Endorsement deal

In March 2016, Eniola was unveiled as brand ambassador for telecommunication company Etisalat.[9]

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref Note
2010 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated [10] —
2011 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) Nominated [11]
Best Crossover in a Film Won [12]
2012 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba film Nominated [13]
2014 City People Entertainment Awards 2014 Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) Won [14]
2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Comedic Act Nominated [15]
2015 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Won [16] with Akpororo
2015 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts Best Actress in Africa Won [17] —

References

  1. ↑ Oni, Iyanu. "Much Ado about Eniola Badmus Real Age". Daily Times of Nigeria. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "An average man but without body or mouth odour — Eniola Badmus". Vanguard Newspaper. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "Can Never Go Nude, Even For $1 Million – Eniola Badmus". Naij. 25 July 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  4. ↑ Badmus, Kayode (22 December 2015). "Eniola Badmus Biography,Age,Movies & Profile". BiographyRoom. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  5. ↑ Badmus, Kayode (8 September 2015). "Eniola Badmus: 10 quick facts about your favourite plus-size actress". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  6. ↑ Sholola, Damilola (9 November 2014). "I can’t have a party without alcohol — Eniola Badmus". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  7. ↑ "Eniola Badmus Biography, Profile, Movies & Life History". NaijaGists. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  8. ↑ Eniola Badmus Played A Fast One On Mercy Johnson - In " Child Seller ", irokotv Nollywood, Retrieved 2 June 2016
  9. ↑ Showemimo, Adedayo (11 April 2016). "Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus joins Olamide and Ice Prince as Etisalat ambassador". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  10. ↑ "Nollywood stars share limelight at 2010 awards". Media Trust. 25 December 2010. Archived from the original on 11 June 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Ehi James, Osaremen (3 November 2011). "The Big Fights In This Year’s BON Awards". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  12. ↑ Pulse Mix (16 November 2011). "BON Awards 2011: And the Winners Are....". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  13. ↑ Agunanna, Chilee (13 November 2012). "The BON award winners announced". Africa Magic. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  14. ↑ Dachen, Isaac (23 June 2014). "She Is The Best Eniola Badmus Wins City People's Best Actress of Year (Yoruba)". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  15. ↑ "GHANAIAN STARTS NOMINATED FOR GOLDEN ICONS ACADEMY MOVIE AWARDS". HF Magazine. 8 August 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  16. ↑ "Photos & Winners! Jim Iyke, Clarion Chukwurah, Eniola Badmus, Rita Dominic & More at the 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA)". BellaNaija. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  17. ↑ Tolu (2 November 2015). "Eniola Badmus Wins 2nd International Award In A Row". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
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