There are some Nollywood celebrities that the list is never complete without their names. Eniola Badmus is one of these people. She has starred in several Nollywood movies, played various roles and till today, still plays active roles in the industry.
In this article, we share with you some of the interesting things about Eniola that you don’t know. If you’ve always wanted to know more about this actor, then by all means, keep scrolling to find more.
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Eniola Badmus Biography
Eniola Badmus is the popular 44 year old Nigerian actress who features predominantly in both Yoruba and English centered movies. She was born on the 7th of September 1977 in Ijebu Ode in Ogun State. Going by a previous interview, all her siblings live abroad.
For her primary and secondary school education, she did both in Ogun State but later proceeded to study Theatre Arts at the University Of Ibadan in Oyo State, where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree.
As also a business-driven woman, Eniola went ahead to do her masters in Economics at the Lagos State University.
Eniola Badmus has been romantically involved with a man identified as Seyi. However, the actress keeps her romantic relationship private. Their union is said to have produced beautiful children
Eniola Badmus Career
After finishing her education in 2000, Eniola Badmus moved into the Nigerian Movie industry. She started landing roles first as a supporting actress. She starred in several movies but the one that brought popularity was her feature in the movie Jenifa, a Yoruba movie by Funke Akindele. She also starred in Omo Ghetto which also brought attention to her.
Her incredible interpretation of roles in the two Yoruba movies got the attention of several movie directors and producers in the country.
Some of the movies she has starred in include;
- Village Babes
- Angelina
- Jenifa
- Child Seller
- Oreke Temi
- Ojukwu the WarLord
- Not My Queen
- Police Academy
- Mr & Mrs Ibu
- Blackberry Babes
- Visa Lottery
- Wicked Step-mother
- Omo Esu
- Efa
- Police Academy
- Omo Ghetto
- Omo Ghetto: The Saga
- Big Offer
- Oshaprapra
- Househelp
Over the years, Eniola has also been nominated for several awards and gotten a lot of recognition. Some of them include;
- Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2010 and 2011
- 2011 Winner of the Best Crossover in a Film
- Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2014
- 2014 winner of the Best Comedica Act at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards
- 2015 Best Actress in Africa at the Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts
While Omo Ghetto is one of the movies where she’s highly ravved about, she has alos spoken publicly about the challenges she encountered while shooting the movie.
Eniola Badmus Cars
Eniola Badmus is another actress that does not joke with her rides. She has so many exotic cars in her car collection and some of them include;
- Rolls royce
Eniola Badmus Arrives In Rolls-Royce Cullinan As Actress Marks 20 Years On Stage, The star-studded event was attended by some of the biggest names in the Nigerian Music and Nollywood industries. Celebrities who graced the occasion includes Ali Baba, Davido and Fuji star, KWAM 1.
- 2020 Hyundai Palisade SEL SUV
When Eniola is not in Nigeria she still rides is latest cool cars, she has been spotted riding on this 2020 Hyundai Palisade SEL SUV in Toronto, Ontario, this 2020 Hyundai Palisade SEL SUV is a roomy, comfortable, and feature-filled midsize SUV, this Hyundai Palisade has three spacious rows, a large cargo hold, an upscale cabin,
and a well-equipped infotainment system. Furthermore, the ride is gentle, and the Palisade’s V6 engine supplies ample power.
- Honda Pilot SUV
She owns a Honda Pilot car that costs 13.7 million naira. Honda Pilot is a mid-size SUV that comes with a V6 engine, 280 @ 6000 rpm horsepower, 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm. The Honda Pilot is ranked 7th on the list of mid-sized SUVs and is commonly found by wealthy people in Nigeria.
In 2016, the actress was involved in a car accident somewhere in Lagos. According to reports, her white Honda Pilot SUV was rammed into from the rear. Drama later ensued from the driver who allegedly hit the car. Both drivers claimed to be on the right and threatened to take it to the police. When the photo circulated social media, it was realized that the damage was a little dent that could easily be fixed.
- Toyota Land Cruiser
Eniola also has ownership of one of the Toyota Land Cruisers which is estimated to cost 30 million naira. With many celebrities having a thing for Toyota SUVs, Eniola is certainly not left out.
- Honda “End of Discussion” Sedan
At some point, there was rumour that she got a Honda ‘End of Discussion’ ride from a secret lover from South Africa. Although there are no facts to prove this, it’s certainly a great addition to her fleet if it’s true.
Eniola Badmus House
Eniola Badmus has severally shared various pictures of the interior of her house on social media. But, there are no images of the building’s exterior. Certainly, the house is located in one of the high-rise areas of Lagos and is worth millions of Naira.
Eniola Badmus Net Worth
Apart from being an actress and an entrepreneur, she is also a renowned OAP and through these avenues, she generates her revenue. Currently, her net worth is estimated at $3 million.
Conclusion
Eniola Badmus is a renown Nollywood actress, known by all for her quirky characters in movies. Through all her business ventures, she has acquired a lot of wealth and is still one of the most entertaining Nollywood actors to watch.