Eniola Badmus () is a Nigerian professional film actress, 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.
She came into the limelight in 2008 after she was featured in the movie Jenifa.
Early life and education Badmus was born in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria and she had her basic and secondary school education in Ijebu Ode. 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.
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. 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.
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 SellerEniola Badmus Played A Fast One On Mercy Johnson - In " Child Seller ", irokotv Nollywood, Retrieved 2 June 2016 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. She has also served as a brand ambassador for Western Lotto, Indomie and Peak milk.
Awards and nominations YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRefNote20102010 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress in a Supporting Role —20112011 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) Best Crossover in a Film 20122012 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Yoruba film 2014City People Entertainment Awards 2014Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Comedic Act 20152015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards with Akpororo2015 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and ArtsBest Actress in Africa — Best movie Actress City People 2017 Best actress 2018 (Plus size African fashion week)
See also List of Yoruba people
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