Eniola Badmus is one of the most fascinating actresses in Nollywood. Also a writer and social media influencer, she gained fame in 2008 after she appeared in the film, Jenifa. Since then, she has continued to establish her name in both Nollywood as well as the Yoruba film industry.
While it is her talent that has made her into a famous name, she has been involved in many things which have continuously kept her in the news for many years since she got into the film industry.
Complete Profile Of Eniola Badmus
- Full Name: Eniola Badmus
- Nick Name: Enibad, Gbogbo Bigz Girl
- Date of Birth: 7 September 1982
- Place of Birth: Lagos State
- State of Origin: Ogun State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Religion: Muslim
- Height: 1.75M
Biography and Early Life of Eniola Badmus
It was on 7 September 1982 that Eniola Badmus was born in Lagos State, although she is originally from Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. The actress was brought up by her father Pa Olalekan Badmus Ogunsina and her mother whose name she has not revealed.
She was brought up with her siblings including her sister Tomi Badmus and her brother Wale Badmus whom she revealed died many years ago. Badmuswas raised in a polygamous home and is one of the 12 children of her father and the youngest of her mother’s children.
As regards her education, the actress went to Maryland Convent School where she got her primary education. She continued at Air Force Primary School before going to Adeola Elementary School in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Eniola Badmus got her Secondary Education from the Anglican Grammar Girls School in Ijebu Ode and then she went to the University Of Ibadan where she studied Theatre Arts. Not done, she went to the Lagos State University where she obtained another degree.
There Has Been A Controversy Regarding Her Age
The true age of Eniola Badmus is one thing that has been a subject of speculation like that of many other celebrities in the country. While it is established that she was born in 1982, there are different reports claiming that she was either born in 1976 or 1977 which is what many reports claim.
In September 2021, the actress was forced to clear the air after reports made the rounds that she had turned 44 years old. She made it clear that she was not even 40 at the time. Badmus stated that there was no way she could be 44 since her older sister was not even 44. She stressed that people need to get their facts right before making any assertion.
She Started Her Acting Career In 1997
Eniola Badmus was 15 years old when she started her career as an actress in 1997. She made her debut in the films Love Affair and Brutal Times. She started with English films before she later got involved in Yoruba acting.
The career of Badmus did not take a proper shape until more than a decade after she started acting in 2008 when she appeared in Funke Akindele‘s film, Jenifa. She has since become a household name in the Nigerian movie scene with more than seventy films and TV shows to her name. Here are some of her films:
- Nkiru Special (2021)
- Swallow (2021)
- Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020)
- Accidental Affair (2019)
- Akpe: Return of the Beast (2019)
- The Big Fat Lie (2019)
- Ghetto Bred (2018)
- Who Cheats More (2017)
- Ojukwu the Warlord (2015)
- Visa Lottery (2013)
- The Return of Jenifa (2011)
- Blackberry Babes (2011)
- Jenifa (2008)
- Oreke temi (2009)
- Adun ewuro (2006)
The Net Worth And Endorsement Deals Of Eniola Badmus
Badmus is not only one of the talented and most influential actresses in Nigeria, she has also earned her place as one of the richest. She has a net worth that is currently estimated at $1.2 million. Eniola makes her fortune from her career as an actress, comedian, producer, and writer among other things.
In 2018, her net worth received a boost after she won the maiden edition of Celebrity Housemates reality TV show. She took away 7 million Naira in prize money.
In addition to that, she has had some incredible endorsement deals that have also increased her fortune. Some of the brands that she has deals with include the following:
- DSTV
- Bigi Drinks
- Indomie
- Deshapeables Waist trainer
- African Cable Television (ACTV)
- LAWMA
- Etisalat
- Peak Milk
Interesting Facts About Eniola Badmus
1. She is also a businesswoman
Badmus has been into many other things apart from her career in the entertainment industry. She is a businesswoman who is known for her retail store, Enibad. She is also the founder of the fashion line, DaBigLine. Badmus has also tapped on her huge followership to start her production company, Enibad Productions as well as the Eniola Badmus TV.
2. The actress has received death threats in the past
In June 2021, the actress revealed that she had been receiving death threats for two months from an unknown Instagram account. According to her, the person sending the message did not make any demands but threatened to kill her whenever he went to Amen Estate (Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos). For someone who has been trolled many times in the past, she revealed that she was not bothered but was sure that the security would apprehend the person.
3. She has experienced some tragedies
The actress has faced several tragedies in the past. She lost her mother many years ago as well as her aforementioned brother. In 2017, she was hit with another tragedy following the death of her father who died after praying for her.
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4. Badmus has won many awards
One of the most successful actresses in Nigeria at the moment, Eniola Badmus has won several awards including the 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards, City People Entertainment Awards 2014, 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards, and the 2015 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts.
5. The actress has been in some controversies
Eniola Badmus is not necessarily new to controversy. She was once dragged after she was accused of asking Omoyele to pay her 150,000 Naira after he asked her to use her platform to dispense 5,000 Naira to 100 Nigerians to alleviate the suffering caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. She insisted that she was not trying to defraud him but only asked him to pay for the bank charges that the distribution would cost her.
The actress would get into another controversy in 2021 after she wore pants to the palace of the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola.
