Shafy Bello
Shaffy Bello | |
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| Born | 8 October 1963 Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Shafy Bello-Akinrimisi |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Notable work | Chief Daddy |
| Television | Battleground |
| Children | 2 |
Shaffy Belloⓘ is a Nigerian film actress and singer. She first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled "Love Me Jeje".[1]
Career[edit]
Shaffy grew up in the United States where she completed her education. Her first major film was Eti Keta, a Yoruba film.[2]
In 2012, she starred as Joanne Lawson in the TV series Tinsel and as Adesuwa in Taste of Love.[3] Shaffy has since featured in several Yoruba and English language films and TV series including When Love Happens, Gbomo Gbomo Express, and Taste of Love.[4]
Selected filmography[edit]
- Eti Keta
- The Score
- Tinsel
- When Love Happens
- Gbomo Gbomo Express
- Taste of Love
- It's Her Day
- Ovy's Voice
- Hire a Man (2017)
- Light will Come
- Twisted Twins
- Three Thieves
- The Therapist
- Two Weeks in Lagos
- Soft Work (2020)
- Unroyal (2020)
- Mama Drama (2020)
- Chief Daddy
- From Lagos with Love
- Iboju
- Elevator Baby
- Fishbone
- The Men's Club
- Your Excellency
- Deep blue sea
- Nneka the Pretty Serpent
- Separated
- Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke
- Crazy Grannies
- Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman (2022)[5]
- Mothers and Daughters-In-Law
- The Rise of Igbinogun
- Love Is War (2019 film)
- Lara and the Beat
- Obsession (2022 film)
- The Men's Club (Nigerian web series)
- Excess Luggage
- Whose Meal Ticket
- Moth To A Flame
- 40 Looks Good on You
- Desperate Housewives Africa
- Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman
- Head Over Bills
Television[edit]
- Battleground (2017–18)
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Lead Actress in an English Movie | Nominated | [6] |
Personal life[edit]
Shafy Bello has two children.[7]
Shaffy was married to Mr. Akinrimisi from 1995 until 2020.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Onuoha, Chris (2 August 2015). "There's sexiness in all I do – Shaffy Bello". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ "'Dating father and son doesn't mean I'm promiscuous' -Taste of Love star, Shaffy Bello cries". Ecomium Magazine. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ Igwegbe, Fola (15 October 2012). "Meet Tinsel's cougar". Africa Magic. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ Ekpo, Nathan Nathaniel (14 August 2015). "I'm not a prostitute, I only interpret role...Actress, Shaffy Bello". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ "Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman to Premiere at Toronto – THISDAYLIVE". Google. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Ehi James, Osaremen (10 September 2012). "Tonto Dikeh, Funke Akindele Others Make BON Award nominees' list". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ "I Would Have Divorced My Husband- Shaffy Bello". Naij. 14 December 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
External links[edit]
- Shafy Bello at IMDb