Actress Bimbo Ademoye is celebrating her 35th birthday and fans, colleagues, and Nollywood lovers have taken to social media to honour her work and career journey.
Over the years, Bimbo has become one of the most recognisable faces in the Nigerian film industry, known for her versatility across comedy, drama, and romance.
As she marks another year, here are ten films that helped bring her into the limelight and shaped her career:
1. Gone
Bimbo described her co-starring role in this film as a significant turning point in her career.
2. Backup Wife
A romantic comedy in which Bimbo plays a village woman navigating city life and relationships. Directed by Sobe Umeh and written by Yinka Ogun, the cast includes Seun Akindele alongside Bimbo. This role highlighted her comic timing and brought her into mainstream recognition.
3. Sugar Rush
This crime action comedy, directed by Kayode Kasum and produced by Jádesola Osiberu, follows the Sugar sisters as they find themselves entangled in crime and danger. Bimbo stars as Bola Sugar, alongside Adesua Etomi‑Wellington, Bisola Aiyeola, Uzor Arukwe, and Lateef Adedimeji. The film boosted her visibility with cinema audiences nationwide.
4. Looking for Baami
Directed and produced by Biodun Stephen, the film tells the story of a young woman searching for her father. Bimbo stars as Ajinde alongside Femi Jacobs, delivering a performance that showcased her emotional depth and strengthened her connection with audiences.
5. Breaded Life
Also directed by Biodun Stephen, this drama explores memory, identity, and social divides when a wealthy young man finds himself forgotten by everyone except a local bread seller. Bimbo stars alongside Timini Egbuson, Tina Mba, and Bisola Aiyeola, highlighting her versatility in both drama and romance.
6. Selina (TV series)
Her portrayal of the titular character in this TV series endeared her to many fans and showcased her versatility.
7. Gangs of Lagos
Her role as Teni in this crime-action film, available on Prime Video, reached a wide audience.
8. Big Love
Directed and written by Biodun Stephen, Big Love is a romantic family drama that explores love, trust, and challenges in modern Lagos life. Bimbo Ademoye stars as Adina, an independent woman navigating her graduate training programme.
9. Anikulapo
Her portrayal of Arolake in this internationally acclaimed Netflix historical drama brought her widespread global recognition and a Best Actress in a Comedy/TV Series award at the 2023 AMVCAs.
10. Unexpected Places
The film further strengthened Bimbo’s standing as a dependable lead performer, reinforcing her reputation as one of Nollywood’s most bankable stars.
As Bimbo Ademoye celebrates her 35th birthday, fans are reflecting not just on her personal milestone but also on the body of work that has made her one of Nigeria’s most recognisable and respected actresses.
