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Aisha Abimbola (December 19, 1970 – May 15, 2018), born in Epe, Lagos State,[1] was a Nigerian actress and a Yoruba movie star.[2]

Early life and education

Abimbola was from a Muslim family and later converted to Christianity, the religion she practiced till the time of her death. In a New Telegraph interview, she said her desire to be an actress stopped her from becoming a pastor..[3] She married Victor Ibrahim Musa, and the marriage was blessed with two children.[4][5] Aisha attended her secondary education at Ebute Elefun High School and was the Head Girl of the ‘1994 set’.[6] she later attended Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH) where she graduated with HND in Catering and Hotel Management.[3][5] and did her youth service in 2002.

Career

Abimbola started her journey into the movie industry when Wale Adenuga Productions came to LASPOTECH for a shoot. She walked up to the Director - Antar Laniyan and asked him for a role.[7] Fortunately for her, the director was waiting for one of the casts and the role was given to her. This was like manna sent down from heaven. She did her best in that role which eventually landed her into more roles. However, a role in the movie Omoge Campus by Bola Igida turned everything around for her.[8] This movie placed her on the stardom of talented actresses in 2001. She easily and talentedly interpreted her roles in indigenous and non-indigenous productions swaying her fans with her skills. At a point in her career, she ventured into movie production with her debut on a movie titled T’omi T’eje in 2016.[9][6] This was presented in Atlanta and the music was performance by King Rokan.[8]

Selected filmography

  • No Pain
  • No Gain
  • Awerijaye
  • So Wrong So Right
  • Omoge Campus
  • Kamson and Neighbours

Award

City People Entertainment Award for Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year – 2015.[5]

Death

Abimbola died of breast cancer in a hospital at Canada.[8][10] Her death threw the entire movie industry into a dark mood. She was 46 years. She had two kids whom her best friend Lola Alao won the custody of after taking the late actress’ husband to court and winning the case.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Aisha Abimbola Biography | Profile | Nigerian Monitor". LATEST NIGERIAN NEWS BREAKING HEADLINES NEWSPAPERS. 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  2. ^ "Nigerian Actress Aisha Abimbola Laid to Rest in Canada". allAfrica.com. 2018-05-17. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  3. ^ a b "7 things you should know about the late Yoruba actress". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  4. ^ Reporter (2019-02-02). "Late AISHA ABIMBOLA's Ex-Husband Wants Custody Of The Kids". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  5. ^ a b c Bivan, Nathaniel (2018-05-19). "Nollywood actress Aishat Abimbola has died". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  6. ^ a b "Nollywood actress, Aisha Abimbola dies of breast cancer in Canada". National Pilot Newspaper. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  7. ^ "Sad: what you never knew about late actress Aisha Abimbola - Opera News". ng.opera.news. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  8. ^ a b c "Actors mourn as Aisha Abimbola dies in Canada". guardian.ng. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  9. ^ "#EndSARS: Buhari addresses Nigerians". editor.guardian.ng. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  10. ^ "Aisha Abimbola 'Omoge Campus' Actress Dies in Canada". Business Post Nigeria. 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  11. ^ Owolawi, Taiwo (2020-01-30). "Late Aisha Abimbola's son denies being maltreated by Lola Alao". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2020-11-10.


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