Bimbo Oshin
Bimbo Oshin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abimbola Oshin 24 July 1971 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996-present |
Bimbo Oshin is a Nigerian film actress.[1]
Early life and career
She was born on July 24, 1971 in Ondo, a city in Ondo State southwestern Nigeria. Oshin attended the University of Lagos where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Philosophy.[2] Bimbo commenced her acting career in 1996[3] but rose to recognition after starring in a 2012 Yoruba film titled Omo Elemosho.[4]
Selected filmography
- Omo Elemosho (2012)
- Kakanfo (2020)
- The New Patriots (2020)
Award and recognitions
In 2016, she was honoured with an Icon Category Award at the 2016 Afro-Heritage Broadcasting and Entertainment and Awards.[5]
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Yoruba Movies Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | [6] |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) | Nominated | [7] | |
| 2015 | ZAFAA African Film Academy Awards | Best Female Indigenous Actor | Nominated | [8] |
See also
References
- ^ "After exclusive breastfeeding, Oshin gets bolder with Igboya". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Why I sometimes throw caution to the winds-Bimbo Oshin". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "Bimbo Oshin!". Ibaka tv. Archived from the original on 2015-02-24.
- ^ "10 celebrities we can't get enough of…". Vanguard News. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ "AHBEA 2016 Nominee, Bimbo Oshin, Icon Award Category". naijaonlinetv.co.uk. 9 July 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Orenuga, Adenike (31 March 2014). "Yoruba Movie Awards: Odunlade Adekola, Fathia Balogun, others win [See full list of winners]". Daily Post. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (9 June 2014). "Meet The Nominees: Nominees for City People Entertainment Awards". pulse.ng. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (3 November 2015). "Queen Nwokoye: Actress wins 'Best Actor Indigenous Female' at ZAFAA 2015". pulse.ng. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
External links
- Bimbo Oshin at IMDb
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