Bimbo Ademoye is that Nigerian actress you can’t stop watching. At 35, she’s already an award-winning star, model, and brand influencer who’s been crushing Nollywood since 2015. Born Abimbola Aisha Ademoye on February 4, 1991, in Lagos, she’s the queen of mixing comedy with serious drama.
Before Fame
Bimbo grew up in Lagos as the second of two kids. Her parents split when she was just two years old, and her dad raised her and her older sister Adebike Maryam on his own. She went to St. Margaret’s Primary in Ikorodu, Mayflower Secondary in Ikenne, and later graduated from Covenant University with a Business Administration degree.
Career
She started acting in 2014 with a short film, but her real breakout came in 2017 with Backup Wife that comedy-drama that made everyone fall for her. Since then, she’s been in over 70 films, including The Wedding Party 2, Chief Daddy, Introducing the Kujus, Head Over Bills, Selina, Big Love, The Kujus Again, Last Straw, Fame and Fury, Ruse, and Reel Love. She also showed up in blockbusters like Anikulapo and Jagun Jagun.
She’s got three Best of Nollywood Awards, one City People Entertainment Award, and four Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, including winning Best Actress in Comedy/TV Series for Selina in 2023.
Trivia
Bimbo says she’s just funny, not a comedian. She’s a fitness lover and brand ambassador. There have been dating rumors with Timini Egbuson after he sent her a sweet birthday message in early 2026, but she’s still single and hasn’t confirmed anything. She’s not married and has no kids, all those rumors about her having children are fake. Bimbo keeps her private life low-key and doesn’t overshare.
Family
Her dad, Adekunle Ademoye, raised her and her sister alone after her mom left when she was two. She’s Yoruba and stays close to her family, even though she doesn’t talk about them much.
Bimbo Ademoye is single, confirming this in February 2026. She had unconfirmed dating rumors with VJ Adams (2024–2026) and Timini Egbuson (late 2025), but neither relationship was official. She keeps her love life very private.
Net Worth
Bimbo’s net worth sits around $1.5 to $2 million — that’s roughly ₦2.3 to ₦3.1 billion. She earns from acting, TV gigs, brand deals, and content creation.