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'''Eniola Badmus''' (born 7 September 1982)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dailytimes.ng/much-ado-about-eniola-badmus-real-age/|title=Much Ado about Eniola Badmus Real Age|work=[[Daily Times of Nigeria]]|last=Oni|first=Iyanu|accessdate=29 June 2016}}</ref> is a Nigerian professional film actress,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/average-man-without-body-mouth-odour-eniola-badmus/|title=An average man but without body or mouth odour — Eniola Badmus|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]|date=24 January 2015|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref> script writer, entertainer and a social media influencer.
'''Eniola Badmus'''{{Audio|Yo-Eniola Badmus.ogg|Listen|help=no}} (born 7 September 1982)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://dailytimes.ng/much-ado-about-eniola-badmus-real-age/|title=Much Ado about Eniola Badmus Real Age|work=[[Daily Times of Nigeria]]|last=Oni|first=Iyanu|accessdate=29 June 2016}}</ref> is a [[Nigerian]] professional film actress,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/average-man-without-body-mouth-odour-eniola-badmus/|title=An average man but without body or mouth odour — Eniola Badmus|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]|date=24 January 2015|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref> [[Screenwriter|script writer]], [[Entertainers|entertainer]] and a [[social media]] [[influencer]].


She came into the limelight in 2008 after she was featured in the movie ''[[Jenifa]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.naij.com/70215.html|title=Can Never Go Nude, Even For $1 Million – Eniola Badmus|work=[[Naij]]|date=25 July 2014|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref>
She came into the limelight in 2008 after she was featured in the movie ''[[Jenifa]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.naij.com/70215.html|title=Can Never Go Nude, Even For $1 Million – Eniola Badmus|work=[[Naij]]|date=25 July 2014|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Badmus was born in [[Ijebu Ode]], Nigeria she had her basic and secondary school education in Ijebu Ode<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biographyroom.com/eniola-badmus-biographyagemovies-profile/|title=Eniola Badmus Biography,Age,Movies & Profile|publisher=BiographyRoom|last=Badmus|first=Kayode|date=22 December 2015|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thenet.ng/2015/09/eniola-badmus-10-quick-facts-about-your-favourite-plus-size-actress/|title=Eniola Badmus: 10 quick facts about your favourite plus-size actress|work=[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]]|last=Badmus|first=Kayode|date=8 September 2015|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref>
Badmus was born in [[Ijebu Ode]], Nigeria and she had her basic and secondary school education in Ijebu Ode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biographyroom.com/eniola-badmus-biographyagemovies-profile/|title=Eniola Badmus Biography,Age,Movies & Profile|publisher=BiographyRoom|last=Badmus|first=Kayode|date=22 December 2015|accessdate=1 June 2016|archive-date=3 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503143113/http://biographyroom.com/eniola-badmus-biographyagemovies-profile/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She proceeded to the [[University of Ibadan]] where she studied [[Theatre Arts]] and then [[Lagos State University]] where she graduated with an [[Master of Science|M.Sc]] degree in [[economics]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thenet.ng/2015/09/eniola-badmus-10-quick-facts-about-your-favourite-plus-size-actress/|title=Eniola Badmus: 10 quick facts about your favourite plus-size actress|work=[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]]|last=Badmus|first=Kayode|date=8 September 2015|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Badmus' career in acting professional started in the year 2000 but came into limelight in 2008 when she shot to recognition starring in two [[Yoruba-language|Yoruba]] films titled ''[[Jenifa]]'' and ''[[Omo Ghetto]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/cant-party-without-alcohol-eniola-badmus/|title=I can’t have a party without alcohol — Eniola Badmus|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]|last=Sholola|first=Damilola|date=9 November 2014|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref> 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 language|English]] films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://naijagists.com/eniola-badmus-biography-profile-movies-life-history/|title=Eniola Badmus Biography, Profile, Movies & Life History|publisher=NaijaGists|date=3 October 2012|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Eniola Badmus Speaks On Her Rumoured Death|url=https://www.042coded.com.ng/viral-news/eniola-badmus-speaks-on-her-rumoured-death/|website=042coded.com.ng|publisher=Passstyle Onyeka|accessdate=12 April 2019}}</ref>
Badmus' career in acting professions started in the year 2000 but came into limelight in 2008 when she shot to recognition [[Movie star|starring]] in two [[Yoruba-language|Yoruba]] films titled ''[[Jenifa]]'' and ''[[Omo Ghetto]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/cant-party-without-alcohol-eniola-badmus/|title=I can’t have a party without alcohol — Eniola Badmus|work=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard Newspaper]]|last=Sholola|first=Damilola|date=9 November 2014|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref> 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 language|Yoruba]] and [[English language|English]] films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://naijagists.com/eniola-badmus-biography-profile-movies-life-history/|title=Eniola Badmus Biography, Profile, Movies & Life History|publisher=NaijaGists|date=3 October 2012|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Eniola Badmus Speaks On Her Rumoured Death|url=https://www.042coded.com.ng/viral-news/eniola-badmus-speaks-on-her-rumoured-death/|website=042coded.com.ng|publisher=Passstyle Onyeka|accessdate=12 April 2019|archive-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412042555/https://www.042coded.com.ng/viral-news/eniola-badmus-speaks-on-her-rumoured-death/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Filmography ==
==Filmography ==
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*''[[Jenifa]]''
*''[[Jenifa]]'' (2008) as Gbogbo Big Girl
*''Angelina''
*'' Angelina'' (2013) as Ogadinma
*''Village Babes''
*'' Village Babes''
*''Oreke Temi''
*'' Oreke Temi'' (2009) as Madam Cash
*''Blackberry Babes''
*'' Blackberry Babes'' (2011) as Apolonia
*''Mr. & Mrs Ibu''
*'' Mr. & Mrs Ibu''
*''Wicked Step-mother''
*'' Wicked Step-mother''
*''Child Seller''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40uhjPA1eMg Eniola Badmus Played A Fast One On Mercy Johnson - In " Child Seller "], irokotv Nollywood, Retrieved 2 June 2016</ref>
*'' Child Seller''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40uhjPA1eMg Eniola Badmus Played A Fast One On Mercy Johnson - In " Child Seller "], irokotv Nollywood, Retrieved 2 June 2016</ref>
*''Adun Ewuro''
*'' Adun Ewuro''
*''Visa Lottery''
*'' Visa Lottery'' (2015)
*''Ojukwu the War Lord''
*'' Ojukwu the War Lord''
*''Police Academy''
*'' Police Academy''
*''Not My Queen''
*'' Not My Queen''
*''Battle for Justice''
*'' Battle for Justice''
*''Miss Fashion''
*'' Miss Fashion''
*''Eefa''
*'' Eefa''
*''Omo Esu''
*'' Omo Esu''
* ''Black Val''
* ''Black Val'' (2016)
* ''GhettoBred''
* ''GhettoBred'' (2018) as Efe
* ''Househelp''
* ''Househelp''
* ''Karma''
* ''Karma''
* ''Big Offer''
* ''Big Offer''
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* ''Omo-Ghetto'' (2010) as Busty
* ''Jenifa''
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* ''Omo-Ghetto''
* ''Daluchi''
* ''Daluchi''
* ''Funke''
* ''Funke'' (2018) as Mrs. Wale
* ''Miracle''
* ''Miracle'' (2019)
* ''The-Spell''
* ''The-Spell'' (2018)
* ''Oshaprapra''
* ''Oshaprapra''
* ''Omo ghetto the saga''
* ''Omo ghetto the saga'' (2020) as Busty
*''[[Akpe: Return of the Beast]]''
*''[[Akpe: Return of the Beast]]'' (2020)
*''[[Swallow (2021 film)|Swallow]]''
*''[[One Lagos Night]]'' (2021) as Uloma
*''[[Swallow (2021 film)|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
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{{div col end}}


== Endorsement deal ==
== Endorsement deal ==
In March 2016, Eniola was unveiled as a brand ambassador for telecommunication company [[Etisalat]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thenet.ng/2016/04/nollywood-actress-eniola-badmus-joins-olamide-and-ice-prince-as-etisalat-ambassador/|title=Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus joins Olamide and Ice Prince as Etisalat ambassador|work=[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]]|last=Showemimo|first=Adedayo|date=11 April 2016|accessdate=29 June 2016}}</ref>
In March 2016, Eniola was unveiled as a [[brand ambassador]] for [[Telecommunications|telecommunication]] company [[Etisalat|9mobile]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://thenet.ng/2016/04/nollywood-actress-eniola-badmus-joins-olamide-and-ice-prince-as-etisalat-ambassador/|title=Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus joins Olamide and Ice Prince as Etisalat ambassador|work=[[Nigerian Entertainment Today]]|last=Showemimo|first=Adedayo|date=11 April 2016|accessdate=29 June 2016}}</ref>
She has also served as a brand ambassador for Western Lotto, [[Indomie]] and [[Pea milk|Peak milk]].
* Western Lotto
* [[Indomie]]
* Peak milk


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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Best movie actress city people 2017
Best movie Actress City People 2017
Best actress 2018 (Plus size African fashion week)
Best actress 2018 (Plus size African fashion week)


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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb name|nm2784211|Eniola Badmus}}
*{{IMDb name|nm2784211|Eniola Badmus}}

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[[Category:Nigerian film actresses]]
[[Category:Nigerian screenwriters]]
[[Category:Nigerian screenwriters]]

[[Category:Nigerian film award winners]]

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Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus in 2014
Born (1982-09-07) 7 September 1982 (age 42)
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater
Occupations
Years active2000–2020
Known forJenifa and Omo Ghetto

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

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

Early life and education

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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

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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

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Selected filmography

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  • 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

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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

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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

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References

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  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.
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