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  • Why I don’t believe in Marriage – Nollywood Actress, Bimbo Akintola

    Why I don’t believe in Marriage – Nollywood Actress, Bimbo Akintola

    Bimbo Akintola, the veteran Nollywood actress, has expressed that she does not believe in getting married simply to meet societal expectations.

    In a recent interview, she shared how the death of the man she intended to marry has shaped her perspective on love and marriage.

    Bimbo stated that while she is uncertain about marrying someday, she believes in finding the right person for her. If that person comes along, she would consider getting married.

    She said, “We lose people every day, and that always has an effect on us. It always leaves a space that can never be filled. I lost my grandmother as well. That’s basically never been healed. I’ve lost a lot of people in my life, and I think as you get older, you realise that you’re getting to that point where you will also go sooner or later.

    “It has, however, influenced my outlook on love only in a way because I understand how it’s so easy to lose someone. They’re there today and gone tomorrow. So I think for me, it’s made me love those I love more and hold them tighter because I do understand that someday everybody around me will depart.

    “I have no idea about being married someday. I don’t believe in marriage for the sake of marriage, or I would have done it way before now. I believe in finding that person who’s your person. So if I ever find another person that’s my person, yes, I will.”

  • Why I chose to remain singe at 54 – Actress Bimbo Akintola spills

    Why I chose to remain singe at 54 – Actress Bimbo Akintola spills

    Veteran Nollywood Bimbo Akintola, has opened up on the reason why she remained unmarried at age 54 despite societal expectations.

    In a recent interview with colleague Emmanuel Ehumadu, the actress opened up about her experiences with love, relationships and marriage, where she disclosed that she is still single because the man she could have spent her life with passed away, and she hasn’t found a person who could replace him.

    “He died… the person I could have done forever with is gone,” the film star said.

    When asked if she has any plans to marry, Bimbo expressed her reluctance, saying she believes in marriage but has not found anyone she can connect with on the same level since losing her soulmate.

    The veteran also pointed out that entering into marriage with someone who isn’t fully committed to lifelong vows would not be fair or fulfilling.

    She emphasised that she does not believe in compromising on something as sacred as marriage.

    The actress also voiced her disappointment in how marriage is often handled today, noting that many couples struggle to uphold their commitments.

  • They are doing stuff for politicians – Actress Akintola speaks on sources of income for Nollywood actresses

    They are doing stuff for politicians – Actress Akintola speaks on sources of income for Nollywood actresses

    Veteran Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has opened up on the source of income of some Nollywood actresses who live lavishly in the movie industry.

    The 54-year-old actress, in a recent interview expressed confusion over how some actresses’ ability to afford luxurious lives, considering the modest earnings from film sales.

    The veteran in other to connect the ‘dots’ cited reports of actresses engaging in romantic affairs with politicians to boost their finances.

    She said, “For a lot of actresses, people cannot understand where the money is coming from because we all know how much we earn. We all know how much we can earn. Unless you have money from a rich family. And some of the lifestyles that we see on social media can be real. And if it is real, where is the money coming from? People come to me to tell me about rich actresses, but I tell them I am not rich. I would say when you see them, ask them what they do.” 

    “We know how much they sell films now. Has Iroko gone past N4 million? Africa Magic just went back to N4 million. They went down to N1.2 million for the whole film. Yes, there is also Netflix. Netflix is international. Obviously, the money is bigger.

    “But we still know what people earn for cinema films. They started from cinemas before Netflix which boosted people. We also know how much they pay for these films. So when I see some of our colleagues I do not know if they are from a rich home or they have other businesses that they are doing.

    “We have also heard stories of actresses dating politicians, and actresses doing stuff for politicians and getting paid for it. But it is not just actresses in Nigeria that do that. Women in Nigeria do that because the poverty level is pretty high. A lot of women are on the level that whatever I can do to sustain my family. Producers make more money than actors.”

  • Why I fear social media so much- Bimbo Akintola

    Popular actress, Bimbo Akintola has stated her fear about social media. The Oyo State born role interpreter noted that despite many positive sides, social media had a way of influencing people negatively.
    The ‘Out of Bounds’ actress said many young people across Nigeria were allowing themselves to be pressured into living fake lives through what they see on social media.
    “The first thing people need to remind themselves of is that it is not everything they see on social media that is real.
    “A lot of people only show the sweet sides of their lives on social media, and those who look at such do not always know that there is a sour side too.
    “As far as I am concerned, social media only portrays one side of the story and not the reality of life itself and that is why I fear it so much.
    “Young people must be careful not to allow social media to pressure them into leading fake lives”, she told Punch.
     

  • Many actors live from hand to mouth-Bimbo Akintola

    Many actors live from hand to mouth-Bimbo Akintola

    Sensational actress, Bimbo Akintola has said many actors are living from hand to mouth despite the glitziness and charm of being in the entertainment industry.

    The ‘Out of Bounds’ actress said entertainers will not be able to live a robust life if actors do not get royalties for their works.

     

    “Until actors start getting what is really due to them, such as royalties, the industry cannot be robust. In Nigeria, when you shoot a film, you only get whatever fee is paid; you don’t get royalties from subsequent monies that the movie makes,” she told PUNCH in an interview.

    “If we truly want positive and meaningful change, the industry has to be properly regulated. The truth is that people are living from hand to mouth. Lagos is not an inexpensive place to live.

    “By the time you deduct your rent, children’s school fees and other expenses, you would realise that the money you are making is nothing. That is why everybody is becoming producers; meanwhile, that shouldn’t be so.

    “You cannot just say you are a producer without following the laid down procedures but there are no enabling laws.”

    Bimbo Akintola’s debut acting was when she featured in the film OWO BLOW in 1995 alongside Femi Adebayo and followed up with Out of Bounds in 1997 with Richard Mofe Damijo. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards.

  • People who say I smoke have never seen me smoking – Bimbo Akintola

    People who say I smoke have never seen me smoking – Bimbo Akintola

    Bimbo Akintola needs no introduction when it comes to the business of acting. Akintola has over the years become an household name as a result of her flawless role interpretations.

    However, there has been rumours about her smoking habit with has been trailing her for a while. In a recent chat with Punch, she debunked the claims.

    Hear her:”If you are asking if I smoke, I don’t. It would interest you that people who say I smoke have never seen me smoking before, yet they say it with assurance. I don’t mind people talking about whether someone is smoking or not, but they must have evidence. You must have evidence to say certain things about people. If you ask me if I drink, I barely drink now. Smoking and some other habits people engage in are not good for the health. And I’m of the view that people who smoke should quit.”