Introduction
Eniola Badmus, (born September 7, 1983), popularly known as "Gbogbo Bigz Girls", is a Nigerian film actress. She shot to limelight in 2008 after she starred in the film Jenifa.
Early life and education
Eniola was in Ijebu Ode, a local government area of Ogun State, South-Western Nigeria where she completed her basic and secondary school education. She proceeded to the University of Ibadan where she studied Theatre Arts and then Lagos State University where she graduated with an M.Sc degree in Economics.
Career
Eniola's career in acting professional started in the year 2000 until in 2008 when she shot to recognition upon starring in two Yoruba films titled Jenifa and Omo Ghetto. Both movies are instrumental to her rise in the Nigeria entertainment industry which has since seen her star as both lead and supporting actress in several Yoruba and English films.
Selected filmography
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- Angelina
- Village Babes
- Oreke Temi
- Blackberry Babes
- Mr. & Mrs Ibu
- Wicked Step-mother
- Child Seller
- Adun Ewuro
- Visa Lottery
- Ojukwu the War Lord
- Police Academy
- Not My Queen
- Battle for Justice
- Miss Fashion
- Eefa
- Omo Esu
Endorsement deal
In March 2016, Eniola was unveiled as brand ambassador for telecommunication company Etisalat.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | — | |
| 2011 | 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) | Nominated | ||
| Best Crossover in a Film | Won | ||||
| 2012 | 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba film | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | City People Entertainment Awards 2014 | Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) | Won | ||
| 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Comedic Act | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Won | with Akpororo | ||
| 2015 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts | Best Actress in Africa | Won | — |