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  • My future husband may not fill my father’s shoes, says Bimbo Ademoye

    My future husband may not fill my father’s shoes, says Bimbo Ademoye

    Actress and producer Bimbo Ademoye shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to her father, expressing her deep love and gratitude for his profound influence on her life.

    In an Instagram video, she praised him for his unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement, recognizing his significant impact on her moral and professional development.

    With tears of joy and appreciation, Bimbo admitted that her father has set a high standard she doubts any future husband could match.

    She celebrated their special bond, recalling fond memories and acknowledging his roles as her protector, provider, gatekeeper, prayer warrior, and best friend.

    She wrote: “Breakfast with the birthday boy. Happy birthday to my heart and soul, my everything, my protector, my provider, my gatekeeper. My prayer warrior, my best friend my gossip partner. I honestly don’t know how my future husband would meet up, because he has big shoes to fill. I love so hard because of you because you said if you’re going to love someone, you might as well love them with your whole heart, I’m bulletproof because of you because you said “Never let them see you sweat, pick yourself up dust up and keep pushing.

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    “All your morals I’ve been learning, it’s a journey as I try walking in your shoes, however, one thing is guaranteed, I’d pass along all your messages to my kids, I’d tell them grandpops is the greatest of all time. The best to ever do this father thing. I love you so much and I’m willing to die for you, even though you hate to hear it ( you’d say if anyone is dying it should be me, I’m your father it’s my job to give my life for you). I’m so in love with being your daughter. Happy birthday my everything, happy birthday my shining star.”

  • I’m so jealous of angels in heaven – Bimbo Ademoye pays tribute to Sisi Quadri

    I’m so jealous of angels in heaven – Bimbo Ademoye pays tribute to Sisi Quadri

    Actress Bimbo Ademoye has paid tribute to the late Sisi Quadri who died on Friday, March 1.

    Taking to her Instagram page, recounting their time together, Ademoye detailed her experience while working with him, and she wrote: “In loving memory. Gosh, I’m so jealous of the angels in heaven right now. They’d be laughing their behinds off asking “Who be dis.”

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    “Egbon please make sure you finish the gatekeeper with insults o. I was just getting to know you, and you’ve been nothing but nice to me. “Iya barakaaaaatttt se mo pe e je mi lowo” you would say with a very wide smile. Always ready to support. There can never be another you…. sis quadri eleke ebu. I’d definitely miss you. Oh, I’d miss you soo much. May Allah grant you paradise…”

  • I hated my body after gaining weight, says Bimbo Ademoye

    I hated my body after gaining weight, says Bimbo Ademoye

    Popular actress and filmmaker, Bimbo Ademoye has opened up on how she hated her body after gaining weight. 

    Bimbo made the revelation while posting a video of herself dancing in a studio.

    Bimbo Ademoye confessed that gaining weight made her detest her body and opened up on how she’s been able to begin loving herself again. 

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    She wrote: “Before you finish me. Pls I’m not a dancer , well at least not anymore ( safe for secondary school days ) . I decided to catch fun, with this amazing human called @officialmaninheelz . Never met anyone so warm and professional at the same time. I gained weight so I hated my body . Bright said , you own your body , you control it , it doesn’t control you. Thick thighs or thigh gap, move that body how you want.

    “This was my first class recorded, thanks to @officialmaninheelz and @kredol_creativeidol so I thought to share with you guys. I’m definitely booking more sessions to perfect my dancing skills because I’m still very very far from knowing it and I hope I can bag that role of a dancer (I actually lost a role cause I couldn’t dance ) so wish me luck .

    “Pls rate me on scale of 1-10. I know I’m a bit stiff but pls pity me o. Tamper justice with mercy.”

  • Bimbo Ademoye on financial realities of content creation

    Bimbo Ademoye on financial realities of content creation

    Actress Bimbo Ademoye has revealed that she spent millions to create content.

     The actress, famed for her acting skills, highlighted the misconceptions surrounding constant content creation, while emphasising the significant pressure it brings.

     Ademoye shared her experience of spending millions on eight episodes of ‘Sibe,’ only to face immediate requests for additional content from her fans.

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     “I spent millions to shoot eight episodes of ‘Sibe,’ and after it finished showing, people were asking for more episodes. I had to tell them to relax and let me recoup my money first,” said Ademoye.

     “Releasing content regularly puts me under a lot of pressure. One can shoot two films worth millions of naira, and after one uploads the film, fans would be asking for more after just one hour; not knowing that one pumped in millions of naira into it.”

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  • Why I ventured into acting – Bimbo Ademoye

    Why I ventured into acting – Bimbo Ademoye

    Nollywood actress, Bimbo Ademoye, disclosed the motivation that led to her acting career almost a decade ago.

    She opened up that passion spurred her on to pursue a career in acting while stressing that making money off it was just icing on the cake.

    Bimbo made this disclosure while celebrating her latest movie, ‘Big Love’ on a movie streaming platform.

    In an Instagram post, the Anikulapo star revealed that her primary motivation for entering the world of the film industry was her passion for the craft.

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    Bimbo Ademoye also gushed about the support from fans as a big motivation to love acting as a full-time career.

    She wrote: “You guys make it worth it. I went into acting because of my passion, making money off it was just an extra (I love it though) but you see the love from you guys, NEVER envisioned it. It was not part of the plan. Now it’s funny how that love has become my biggest blessing as an actor, influencer, and everything I am today.

    “I’ve been getting amazing reviews since Big Love dropped on @primevideonaija and I’m forever grateful for you guys. Thank you to my G for life @_timini for Walking with me on the journey of bringing Adina to life. Thank you to the entire cast and crew of Big Love for working tirelessly to make an amazing movie. I’m so grateful for you all. #biglove is still showing on Prime Video.”

    The 32-year-old actress, Bimbo Ademoye, embarked on her acting journey in 2014, beginning with her role in the short film “Where Talent Lies.”

    Over the years, she has gained recognition for her work and achieved global acclaim, particularly for her appearance in filmmaker Kunle Afolayan’s successful film, “Anikulapo.”

  • Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye appreciates fans for life-changing love, support

    Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye appreciates fans for life-changing love, support

    Popular Nollywood actress, Bimbo Ademoye, is overwhelmed with gratitude for the love and support shown to her by her ever-growing fan base on Instagram.

    She recently took to the photo and video-sharing app to celebrate her latest achievement of amassing three million followers.

    Ademoye underscored the importance of the milestone to her career, thanking her millions of admirers for impacting her content greatly.

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    She acknowledged her fans’ love, noting that the same has transformed her entire life and that her gratitude may not be sufficient.

    The actress said: “Thank you for loving me. Thank you for giving me one of the highest engagements on this platform”, said the award-winning movie star.

    “Your love has changed my whole life and I cannot but continue to thank you. I’m so grateful.”

  • But for my family, I would have been more daring on social media, says Bimbo Ademoye

    CROSS-OVER actress Bimbo Ademoye, who dropped sultry pictures on her Instagram, has revealed that the reason she could not write an appropriate message for the pictures is because her family follows her.

    “I was about to drop a very sultry message when I remembered that my mom, dad sister and entire generation follow me on here,” she said.

    “Before they call family meeting on someone’s matter I’ll just say. May the peace of the Lord be unto you, Jesus is coming. May your day be as beautiful as my legs that look airbrushed. Oh wait my legs are airbrushed Warefa. Sha have a good day sha.”

    Ademoye, presently onset of a new movie is acting alongside top actors Segun Arinze, Ayo Adesanya, and Adaora Ukoh.

  • Mercy Johnson, others win ELOY awards

    The 10th edition of the ELOY Awards, in collaboration with Lush Hair attachments to celebrate Nigerian women from different walks of life, had Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie win in the Actress of the Year Category.

    The mother of three who won the award for her role in ‘Seven and a Half Dates’, was nominated alongside Toyin Abraham in ‘Ghost and a Tout’, Bimbo Ademoye in ‘Backup Wife’, Bisola Aiyeola in ‘Payday’, Zainab Balogun in ‘Sylvia’, Chioma Omeruah in ‘Crazy People’ and Bukunmi Oluwashina in ‘Ranti mi.’

    The glamorous event which held in Lagos had 21 award categories for women who have made the society a better place.

    Lush Hair attachment – a fashion and lifestyle brand- sponsored two out of the 21 award categories. The Fashion Designer of the Year Category of the ELOY Awards sponsored by Lush Hair attachments had seven nominees: Nonninstics, Style Temple, Tubo, Moofa Fashions, Wani Fuga, Imad Eduso and Gozel Green. Tubo won the category amidst applause, and the Actress of the Year Category of the award, won by Mercy Johnson Okorie.

    Congratulating the winners of the awards, the Brand Manager of Lush Hair, Sukhmbir Pannu, said it sponsored the categories because Nollywood has supported and allowed women to express their creativity.

    “In the fashion and movie industry you find women exhibiting their strength and passion,” Sukhmbir said.

    “Both winners in the categories sponsored by Lush Hair tonight are women who are on top of their game as an actress and as a fashion designer respectively.”

    The organiser of the Eloy Award, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Exquisite Magazine, Tewa Onasanya, said Eloy awards is meant to celebrate and bring to limelight hard working women who against all odds have thrived in their chosen fields. Onasanya said: “ELOY Awards is an award for recognition, honour and respect. This evening is for hard working ladies to get celebrated for having done great, not just for themselves, but also for the society.”

  • BIMBO ADEMOYE: I’ll never lobby to win awards

    Versatile rising actress Bimbo Ademoye is one skilled actor that can put into action any character given to her. Having acted different roles from a spoilt brat, to village bella, and sophisticated lady, the actress, who is also a model and entrepreneur, speaks with DUPE AYINLA-OLASUKANMI on her journey so far.

    How did it feel like being the fans favourite at the just concluded AMVCA, considering your outfit and your entry into the event?

    It felt thrilling. Sincerely, I am blessed and I really appreciate everyone that put the price together from the designer (Ada Kamsie), stylist (styled by Seun), the hair by Tony Aigbokun, Wow Accessories and even the make-up. Nigeria is truly blessed with a lot of talents.

    How and when did professional acting start for you?

    I started acting at age seven but I got into the big screens in 2015. I went to several auditions, and got my big break when I featured in a movie titled It’s about your husband, by Uduak Isong Oguamanam, and to think I actually gate crashed into the audition.

    So far, what movies have been your highest points?

    I would have to say Back up wife, It’s about your husband, All shades of wrong, Diary of a crazy Nigerian woman and a new project titled Rofia Tailor Loran, where I play the illiterate tailor Rofia.

    Have there been any moments when you felt like quitting before the break?

    There have been moments of doubt but I only see them as challenges to make myself better at what I do. I get inspiration for acting from my daily life. I’m a whole different person in real life than I am behind the cameras.

    Ladies in the entertainment industry often lament sexual harassment in the course of exploit, have you encountered any?

    I can’t say I haven’t. But the major challenges I have faced, however, would be, being under priced. I’ve had a producer tell me once that he didn’t know me, he just wanted to help me by giving me a role and this was because I asked him for a certain amount.

    If yes, kindly discuss with us how it was for you and how it happened?

    It’s a daily encounter but it’s more appalling when supposed veterans in the game try to take advantage of the younger ones. These are people I believe should know better and do better especially with directors and producers. Awards organisers also have their own share of these assaults. I will never lobby to win awards, talk more of using my body; I trust my fans to vote for me.

    How do you handle advances from men in the entertainment industry and your male fans at large?

    It actually is difficult but the truth is, once you set boundaries and you are able to establish what you want and do not want, people would respect them.

    How does it feel like, exploring a career in a male-dominated industry?

    Sincerely, there is enough space for everybody to shine. Give me mine, I would give you yours. It’s never that easy though, we still push through. I won’t call it intimidation. More like motivation. Sometimes I see other actors who are doing really great and I am inspired to do just as good, even better.

    Who are your role models in the Nigerian movie industry?

    My role models would be Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic and Uduak Isong Oguamanam.

    As a film-maker, have you ever considered directing or screenwriting?

    Yes, I have. But I am taking baby steps. I do not want to rush into anything right now. But I definitely see myself being the producer of a blockbuster movie in the nearest future.

    Can you say this year has been your biggest so far considering the amount of award nominations you have gotten?

    This year has been a blessing. I’ve been opportune to see a lot of things from different angles and one thing that makes me really glad is when someone sees value in what I do and decides to appreciate me for it, that’s a push to do more.

    Asides acting, what else should we be looking forward to from your brand?

    I am an entrepreneur. I’m currently working on rebranding my fashion line and making it more encompassing so we can serve a lot more people.

    I am also a brand influencer for Tasha Collectibles, a hair empire and many more to come. I plan to also double my efforts in acting, so expect to see Bimbo Ademoye on the bigger screens alongside Jackie Appiah, Taraji Henson, Leon Schuster and Viola Davis, amongst others.

    Any endorsements yet?

    No endorsements for now. There are a few in the pipeline and we are open and hopeful for more.

  • Working with Stella boosted my morale, Bimbo Ademoye

    Yoruba actress, Bimbo Ademoye, one of the casts of ‘Gone’, by Daniel Ademinokan, husband to actress Stella Damasus, has described working with the couple as a morale booster.

    The actress revealed that getting a phone call from the actress means that she is doing right in the industry.

    The post, which was shared by Stella Damasus reads; “When you get a phone call and hear that @stelladamasus specifically asked for you to be on her set, and Bossman @dabishop007 approves, then you’re definitely doing something right.

    “A very huge thanks you to the cast and crew of #Gonethemovie; I do work with you all a million and one times over. Dear Aunty Stella, I cannot thank you enough, God bless you and everything that concerns you. Director Daniel, thank you sooo much for the words of encouragement, thank you for always giving me the thumbs up even when you weren’t feeling the shots (it boosted my morale the more)”.

    Bimbo Ademoye, who started out with a short film in 2014, is a beautiful up and coming actress, who is already taking the industry by storm.