Eniola Badmus

Eniola BadmusListen^ⓘ (born 7 September 1982)^[1] is a Nigerian professional film actress,^[2] script writer, entertainer and a social media influencer.

Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus in 2014
Born	(1982-09-07) 7 September 1982 (age 42) Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Alma mater	University of Ibadan Lagos State University
Occupations	film actress radio personality
Years active	2000–2020
Known for	Jenifa and Omo Ghetto

She came into the limelight in 2008 after she was featured in the movie Jenifa.^[3]

Early life and education

Badmus was born in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria and she had her basic and secondary school education in Ijebu Ode.^[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

Badmus' career in acting professions started in the year 2000 but came into limelight in 2008 when she shot to recognition starring in two Yoruba films titled Jenifa and Omo Ghetto.^[6] Both movies were instrumental to her rise in Nigeria entertainment industry which has since seen her star as both lead and supporting actress in several Yoruba and English films.^[7][8]

Filmography

Selected filmography

• Jenifa (2008) as Gbogbo Big Girl
• Angelina (2013) as Ogadinma
• Village Babes
• Oreke Temi (2009) as Madam Cash
• Blackberry Babes (2011) as Apolonia
• Mr. & Mrs Ibu
• Wicked Step-mother
• Child Seller^[9]
• Adun Ewuro
• Visa Lottery (2015)
• Ojukwu the War Lord
• Police Academy
• Not My Queen
• Battle for Justice
• Miss Fashion
• Eefa
• Omo Esu
• Black Val (2016)
• GhettoBred (2018) as Efe
• Househelp
• Karma
• Big Offer
• Omo-Ghetto (2010) as Busty
• Daluchi
• Funke (2018) as Mrs. Wale
• Miracle (2019)
• The-Spell (2018)
• Oshaprapra
• Omo ghetto the saga (2020) as Busty
• Akpe: Return of the Beast (2020)
• One Lagos Night (2021) as Uloma
• Swallow (2021) as Mrs. Durojaiye
• Tiger's Tail (2022) as Kike
• Dawn at Midnight (2022) as Bisi
• Palava! (2022) as Iya Oloja
• Gangs of Lagos (2023) as Isale Eko Woman

Endorsement deal

In March 2016, Eniola was unveiled as a brand ambassador for telecommunication company 9mobile.^[10] She has also served as a brand ambassador for Western Lotto, Indomie and Peak milk.

Awards and nominations

Year	Award ceremony	Prize	Result	Ref	Note
2010	2010 Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actress in a Supporting Role	Nominated	[11]	—
2011	2011 Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba)	Nominated	[12]
		Best Crossover in a Film	Won	[13]
2012	2012 Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba film	Nominated	[14]
2014	City People Entertainment Awards 2014	Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba)	Won	[15]
	2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards	Best Comedic Act	Nominated	[16]
2015	2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards		Won	[17]	with Akpororo
	2015 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts	Best Actress in Africa	Won	[18]	—

Best movie Actress City People 2017 Best actress 2018 (Plus size African fashion week)

See also

• List of Yoruba people

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. Archived from the original on 3 May 2016. 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 Speaks On Her Rumoured Death". 042coded.com.ng. Passstyle Onyeka. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
9. Eniola Badmus Played A Fast One On Mercy Johnson - In " Child Seller ", irokotv Nollywood, Retrieved 2 June 2016
10. Showemimo, Adedayo (11 April 2016). "Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus joins Olamide and Ice Prince as Etisalat ambassador". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
11. "Nollywood stars share limelight at 2010 awards". Media Trust. 25 December 2010. Archived from the original on 11 June 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
12. Ehi James, Osaremen (3 November 2011). "The Big Fights In This Year's BON Awards". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
13. Pulse Mix (16 November 2011). "BON Awards 2011: And the Winners Are..." Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
14. Agunanna, Chilee (13 November 2012). "The BON award winners announced". Africa Magic. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
15. 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.
16. "GHANAIAN STARTS NOMINATED FOR GOLDEN ICONS ACADEMY MOVIE AWARDS". HF Magazine. 8 August 2012. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
17. "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.
18. Tolu (2 November 2015). "Eniola Badmus Wins 2nd International Award In A Row". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 1 June 2016.

External links

• Eniola Badmus at IMDb