Kehinde Bankole
Born
Kehinde Bankole

(1985-03-27) 27 March 1985
Ogun State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationMass Communication, Olabisi Onabanjo University
Alma materOlabisi Onabanjo University
Occupation(s)Actress, model, TV host
Years active2003–present
Awardsrevelation of the year award at 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards

Kehinde Bankole Listenⓘ (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.

Personal life

Bankole 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

Modelling career

Bankole 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

Bankole 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

She hosts daytime talkshows including "Soul Sisters" and "African Kitchen".[3]

Filmography

Film / Television
YearProjectRoleNotes
2011 Perfect Church Film
Two Brides and a Baby Pewa
2012 The Meeting Kikelomo
2013 Awakening Zainab
Façade
2014 Render to Caesar
October 1 Miss Tawa
2015–present Desperate Housewives Africa Kiki Obi Television
2016–present Dinner
2018 Grace
No Budget
2018 Bachelor's Eve
2019 The Set Up
2020 Dear Affy Affy
Mama Drama Kemi
Finding Hubby
2021 Love Castle
2021 Country Hard
2022 Blood Sisters Yinka Ademola
2022 Sistá Sistá
2023 Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire Moremi (voice) Episode: "Moremi"

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Film Result Ref
2014 ELOY Awards TV Actress of the Year (Super Story) — Nominated [6]
2020 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Lead role –English Dear Affy Nominated [7]
2021 Abuja International Film Festival Outstanding Female Actor Love Castle Nominated [8]
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress in A Drama Dear Affy Pending [7]

References

  1. ↑ Yinka, Ade (14 April 2021). "Actress, Kehinde Bankole reveals why she ignores her fans". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  2. ↑ "Acting involves brainwork, not only good looks — Kehinde Bankole". Punch Newspapers. 15 May 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 "Kehinde Bankole". afrinolly.com. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  4. 1 2 "Fashion should be simple — Kehinde Bankole". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  5. ↑ "My beauty opens doors for me... —Kehinde Bankole". tribune.com.ng. Archived from the original on 8 November 2014. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
  6. ↑ "Seyi Shay, Toke Makinwa, Mo'Cheddah, DJ Cuppy, Others Nominated". Pulse Nigeria. Chinedu Adiele. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
  7. 1 2 "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  8. ↑ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
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