Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up about her personal life, revealing that she has no children and is currently single at the age of 52.
In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, the award-winning actress confirmed she was born on May 5, 1973, and responded “No, I don’t, unfortunately” when asked if she had children. Addressing her relationship status, she explained that being single was not a deliberate choice, saying, “Not chosen oo.”
Back in October 2024, Akintola shared in an interview with actor Emmanuel Ehumadu that she has stayed unmarried because her true love passed away. She added that if she meets someone she truly connects with, she would be open to marriage regardless of her age.
“If I ever see someone and I see forever with that person, I will do it even if I am 82, I will do it but I won’t do it if I don’t see that person.
“I am not able to just stress myself out for anything. Do you know how difficult marriage is? It is difficult, it is very difficult and you will now go on and do it with someone you know you can’t do forever with.”
The actress, celebrated for her decades-long career in Nollywood, made her debut in 1995 with the film Owo Blow alongside Femi Adebayo, followed by Out of Bounds in 1997, where she starred with Richard Mofe-Damijo.
A Lagos native, Akintola attended Maryland Convent Private School and later Command Day Secondary School before earning a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan. She most recently appeared in Kemi Adetiba’s series To Kill a Monkey, portraying Inspector Mo Ogunlesi.
Watch her speak below;
Bimbo Akintola ❤️😍 pic.twitter.com/TzMgy5bvqN
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See some reactions below;
miaroyaltydiamond: Why unfortunately ? Lots of people don’t have kids it’s not unfortunate sis .
titipetral: I’m sure she added unfortunately because of you people. She doesn’t have kids, but she has mentored many people who equally respect her and that’s all that matters. She should be proud of herself 😍 Great actress always and forever.
oluvisual__ : Why is her own questions somehow personal and the other person has easy questions..
bestwebguy : I started watching her in’ OUT OF BOUNDS.’ movie….her character was ‘Tutu:……omo me sef don old oo.
gwinjames2 : I’m sad she’s aging, I wish she will forever remain young but that’s not possible. More grace and good health.
dharmlo: Instead of digging into Aunty Bimbo’s personal life, they should focus on asking inspiring and relatable questions. The kind that would help upcoming talents and connect. She is a legend💯.