Bimbo Akintola, a renowned Nollywood actress, recently opened up about her decision to remain unmarried, citing the loss of her “forever love” who passed away. In an emotional interview with Emmanuel.
At 54 years old, Akintola emphasized that she values being true to herself and won’t settle for marriage just to please society. “I am too old to ignore red flags, and I am too old to do things just to make others happy,” she said .
Akintola’s views on marriage are quite refreshing. She believes that marriage should be about finding someone you can spend forever with, and not just about fulfilling societal expectations. “If I ever see someone, and I see forever with that person, I will do it—even if I am 82,” she stated.
It’s clear that her loss has had a profound impact on her life, and she’s not interested in settling for anything less than what she had with her “forever love.” Her honesty and vulnerability are truly inspiring, and a reminder that everyone’s journey is unique.
The actress born on May 5, 1970, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Bimbo grew up in a family of artists. She studied Creative Arts at the University of Ibadan.
She began her acting career in 1993 with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) soap opera “Cross Roads.”Her role in the 1995 film “Out of Bounds” brought her to prominence.
Some of her notable films include:
– ‘Hostages’(1997)
– ‘ The Need to Know’ (1999)
– ‘Dangerous Twins’ (2004)
– ‘93 Days’ (2016)
– ‘Hakkunde’ (2017)
– ‘Seven’ (2019)
Akintola has received several awards and nominations, including Best Actress at the 1997 Africa Movie Academy Awards, Nomination for Best Actress at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. She has also directed several films and TV series, including ‘U-turn and ‘Unbroken’.
She has also worked in theatre, performing in productions like “The Vagina Monologues” and “The Lion and the Jewel.” Bimbo Akintola is considered one of the pioneers of the modern Nigerian film industry. She has inspired a generation of actresses and women in the entertainment industry.
