Eniola Badmus
Nigerian actress
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Eniola Badmusⓘ is a Nigerian professional film actress,[1] script writer, entertainer and a social media influencer. She is presently the Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives on Social Events and Public Hearings.
Politician Film producer
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| Born | Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria |
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Politician Film producer Content creator |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Jenifa,Omo Ghetto,Love and New Notes |
She came into the limelight in 2008 after she was featured in the movie Jenifa.[2]
Early life and education
Badmus was born in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria and she had her basic and secondary school education in Ijebu Ode.[3] 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.[4]
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.[5] 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.[6][7]
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[8]
- 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
- Ijewuru (2012)
- 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.[9] 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 |
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| 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] | — |
Best movie Actress City People 2017 Best actress 2018 (Plus size African fashion week)
