Bisola Aiyeola
Nigerian actress (born 1986)
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Bisola Aiyeola ⓘ (born 21 January 1986) is a Nigerian actress.
21 January 1986
Bisola Aiyeola | |
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| Born | Abisola Aiyeola 21 January 1986 |
| Alma mater | National Open University of Nigeria |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Notable work | Husbands of Lagos |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | AMVCA Trailblazer Award |
She and her siblings were singlehandedly raised by her mother after her father abandoned them when she was just three years old.[1]
In 2017, Bisola became the first runner up of Big Brother Naija.[2] In 2018, she won the AMVCA Trailblazer Award at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[3] In 2021, she was one of the investors of Amaze, an app that makes endorsement deals easier for celebrities.[4]
Education
Bisola attended National Open University of Nigeria where she studied business management.[5]
Career
Aiyeola appeared on the 2017 series of Big Brother Naija where she was first runner up.[6][7][8][9] While at BBN, she emerged winner of ONE Campaign reality show which is an international Advocacy Organisation for girl-child education with offices in London, United States, Nigeria and other parts of the world.[10]
After leaving the house, as a singer, Bisola released her single debut Luchia under Temple music.[11]
Bisola was one of the contestants at MTN Project Fame West Africa in 2008 where she came 5th and Iyanya won.[12] From 2011 to 2013, Bisola was a one time TV host of Billboard Nigeria which aired on Silverbird Television.[13] In 2017, Bisola was nominated for City People Movie Award for Revelation of the Year (English) alongside Zainab Balogun, Somkele Iyamah, Seun Ajayi.[14] In 2018, Bisola won the Trail Blazer Award at the AMVCA.[15] She made her debut as a producer on Introducing the Kujus.[16] In 2022, She became the first African to host Family Feud, a reality TV show organized by MTN and Ultima.[17][18][19][20][21]
Aiyeola was a presenter at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[22]
In 2023, Bisola Aiyeola launched her skincare company, Brown Girls Magic.
Selected filmography
- Picture Perfect (2016) as Kiksy
- Ovy's Voice (2017) as Ovy
- Skinny Girl in Transit (2015) as Didi
- Gold Statue (2019) as Samira
- The Bling Lagosians (2019) as Kiki Princewill
- Sugar Rush (2019 film) as Sola Sugar
- The Becoming Of Obim (2019) as Zika
- This Lady Called Life[23] (2020) as Aiyetide
- Two Grannies And A Baby (2017) as Rosa
- Payday (2018 film) as Ngozi
- Introducing The Kujus (2020)[16] as Mausi
- Breaded Life (2021)[16] as Aunty Agy
- Dwindle (2021)[24] as Officer Juliet
- Castle and Castle (2021)
- Chasing Rainbow's (2017) as Siki
- Falz experience (2018)
- Something Wicked (2017) as Clarissa
- A Simple Lie (2022)[25] as Boma
- Makate must sell (2019) as Radio Presenter
- Ben Quick (2017) as Dorathy
- Chief daddy (2018) as Chef Simi
- Dinner at My Place (2022)[26] as Bisi
- Let Karma (2019) as Gabriella
- Husbands of Lagos (2015 TV series) as Sikira
- Flawsome (2022 TV series) as Ifeyinwa
- Palava (2022 film) as Imade
- Family Feud Nigeria (2022–present)
- Sista (2022) as Tiwatope
- The Kujus Again (2023)
- Adam Bol (2024) as Madam Joy
- Iwájú (2024) (voice of Happiness)
- Muri & Ko (2024)[27]
- Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024)
- Gingerrr (2025)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress –English | Picture Perfect | Nominated | [28] |
| 2018 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Trail Blazer Award | N/a | Won | [15] |
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English) | Sugar Rush | Won | [29] |
| Best Actress in a Lead role –English | This Lady Called Life | Nominated | [30] | ||
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress in A Comedy | Dwindle | Nominated | [31][32] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Sugar Rush | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in A Drama | This Lady Called Life | Nominated |