Kehinde Bankole (born 27 March 1985) is a Nigerian actress,[1] model, and television host.[2] She made her entertainment debut in Miss Commonwealth Nigeria 2003, then proceeded with MBGN 2004. She was named Revelation of the Year at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards, two years after her first screen feature in Wale Adenuga's Super Story.
Kehinde Bankole | |
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| Born | Kehinde Bankole 27 March 1985 Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Mass Communication, Olabisi Onabanjo University |
| Alma mater | Olabisi Onabanjo University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model, TV host |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Awards | revelation of the year award at 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards |
Personal life
editBankole was born in Ogun State as the fourth child, out of six of architect Babatunde Bankole and Titilayo Bankole, an administrative secretary. She has a twin sister, Taiwo, who also acts occasionally. She completed her primary education at Tunwase Nursery and Primary School, Ikeja before studying Mass Communication at Olabisi Onabanjo University, but took a break to concentrate more on her modeling career in 2004.[3]
Career
editModelling career
editBankole first entertainment experience was when she auditioned as a contestant in Miss Commonwealth Nigeria pageant in 2003, although she did not win, she claimed the exposure was all she really wanted as she made the top 10.[3] She also competed in Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria but could not make the top five list. After the contract of Genevieve Nnaji expired as a Lux ambassador, Kehinde Bankole was chosen along with Sylvia Udeogu and Olaide Olaogun to become the new face of Lux in 2007.[4]
Acting
editBankole made her acting debut during her reign as Lux ambassador in the family drama Super Story: Everything it Takes, playing the character Caro. She has also starred in other Wale Adenuga's productions like Papa Ajasco and This Life.[4][5] On television, her most notable role is as housewife Kiki Obi in Desperate Housewives Africa, the Nigerian remake of the American hit series. She also featured in the movie Prophetess also starring Toyin Abraham
Talk show host
editShe hosts daytime talkshows including "Soul Sisters" and "African Kitchen".[3]
Filmography
edit| Year | Project | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Imala | ||
| 2011 | The Perfect Church | Film | |
| Two Brides and a Baby | Pewa | ||
| The Return of Jenifa | Kenny (cameo) | ||
| Ojukoju | |||
| 2012 | The Meeting | Kikelomo | |
| 2013 | Awakening | Zainab | |
| Façade | |||
| Azonto Babes | |||
| 2014 | Render to Caesar | ||
| October 1 | Miss Tawa | ||
| 2015–present | Desperate Housewives Africa | Kiki Obi | Television |
| 2016–present | Dinner | Lola Coker | |
| 2018 | Grace | ||
| No Budget | Lola Balogun | ||
| 2018 | Bachelor's Eve | ||
| 2019 | The Set Up | Grace | |
| 2020 | Dear Affy | Affy | |
| Mama Drama | Kemi | ||
| Finding Hubby | Toke | ||
| Abeke | Abeke | ||
| Listening Ears | |||
| 2021 | Love Castle | Adeturu | |
| 2021 | Country Hard | Dinma | |
| 2022 | Blood Sisters | Olayinka Ademola | |
| Dirty Sunday | Yinka | ||
| The Set Up 2 | Grace | ||
| Finding Hubby 2 | Toke | ||
| Rebirth | |||
| Sistá | Sistá | ||
| 2023 | Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire | Moremi (voice) | Episode: "Moremi" |
| Just Us Girls | Mummy Ife | TV Series | |
| Lugard | |||
| Atunwa | |||
| Holy Heist | |||
| Adire | Adire | ||
| 2024 | Iwaju | Mama Kole | TV Series |
| Alagbede(Blacksmith) | |||
| Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti | Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti | ||
| Offshoot | Modesire Mbakwe |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Event | Prize | Film | Result | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of The Year | Won | |||
| 2010 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Indigenous Actress in a Lead Role (Yoruba) | Imala | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba Film | Ojukoju | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | ELOY Awards | TV Actress of the Year (Super Story) | — | Nominated | [6] | |
| 2015 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress in Drama | October 1 (film) | Won | ||
| 2020 | 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead role –English | Dear Affy | Nominated | [7] | |
| 2021 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead role –Yoruba | Abeke | Nominated | ||
| Abuja International Film Festival | Outstanding Female Actor | Love Castle | Nominated | [8] | ||
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress in A Drama | Dear Affy | Nominated | [7] | |
| 2024 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Lead Actress | Adire | Won | [9] |
References
edit- ^ Yinka, Ade (14 April 2021). "Actress, Kehinde Bankole reveals why she ignores her fans". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "Acting involves brainwork, not only good looks — Kehinde Bankole". Punch Newspapers. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ^ a b c "Kehinde Bankole". afrinolly.com. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ a b "Fashion should be simple — Kehinde Bankole". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "My beauty opens doors for me... —Kehinde Bankole". tribune.com.ng. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "Seyi Shay, Toke Makinwa, Mo'Cheddah, DJ Cuppy, Others Nominated". Pulse Nigeria. Chinedu Adiele. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- ^ Adeduyite, Okiki (12 May 2024). "[ICYMI] FULL LIST: AMVCA 2024 winners". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 12 May 2024.