{{Short description|Nigerian actress}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2022}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}} {{Infobox person | name = Eniola Badmus | image = Eniola Badmus.jpg | alt = | caption = Badmus in 2025 | birth_name = | birth_date = | birth_place = Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date then birth date) --> | death_place = | alma_mater = {{plainlist| *University of Ibadan *Lagos State University}} | other_names = | occupation = {{flatlist| *film actress *radio personality}} Politician Film producer Content creator | years_active = 2000{{ndash}}present | known_for = Jenifa,Omo Ghetto,Love and New Notes | notable_works = }}
'''Eniola Badmus'''{{Audio|Yo-Eniola Badmus.ogg|Listen|help=no}} is a Nigerian professional film actress,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/average-man-without-body-mouth-odour-eniola-badmus/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=An average man but without body or mouth odour — Eniola Badmus|date=24 January 2015|accessdate=1 June 2016|newspaper=Vanguard}}</ref> script writer, entertainer and a social media influencer. She is presently the Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives on Social Events and Public Hearings.
She came into the limelight in 2008 after she was featured in the movie ''Jenifa''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.naij.com/70215.html|title=Can Never Go Nude, Even For $1 Million – Eniola Badmus|work=Naij|date=25 July 2014|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref>
==Early life and education== Badmus was born in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria and she had her basic and secondary school education in Ijebu Ode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://biographyroom.com/eniola-badmus-biographyagemovies-profile/|title=Eniola Badmus Biography,Age,Movies & Profile|publisher=BiographyRoom|last=Badmus|first=Kayode|date=22 December 2015|accessdate=1 June 2016|archive-date=3 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503143113/http://biographyroom.com/eniola-badmus-biographyagemovies-profile/|url-status=dead}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://thenet.ng/eniola-badmus-10-quick-facts-about-your-favourite-plus-size-actress/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Eniola Badmus: 10 quick facts about your favourite plus-size actress|last=Badmus|first=Kayode|date=8 September 2015|access-date=1 June 2016|newspaper=The NET}}</ref>
==Career== Badmus' career in acting professions started in the year 2000 but came into limelight in 2008 when she shot to recognition starring in two Yoruba films titled ''Jenifa'' and ''Omo Ghetto''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/cant-party-without-alcohol-eniola-badmus/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=I can't have a party without alcohol — Eniola Badmus|last=Sholola|first=Damilola|date=9 November 2014|accessdate=1 June 2016|newspaper=Vanguard}}</ref> Both movies were instrumental to her rise in Nigeria entertainment industry which has since seen her star as both lead and supporting actress in several Yoruba and English films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://naijagists.com/eniola-badmus-biography-profile-movies-life-history/|title=Eniola Badmus Biography, Profile, Movies & Life History|publisher=NaijaGists|date=3 October 2012|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Eniola Badmus Speaks On Her Rumoured Death|url=https://www.042coded.com.ng/viral-news/eniola-badmus-speaks-on-her-rumoured-death/|website=042coded.com.ng|publisher=Passstyle Onyeka|accessdate=12 April 2019|archive-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412042555/https://www.042coded.com.ng/viral-news/eniola-badmus-speaks-on-her-rumoured-death/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Filmography == ===Selected filmography=== {{inc-film|date=June 2016}} {{div col|colwidth=30em}} *''Jenifa'' (2008) as Gbogbo Big Girl *'' Angelina'' (2013) as Ogadinma *'' Village Babes'' *'' Oreke Temi'' (2009) as Madam Cash *'' Blackberry Babes'' (2011) as Apolonia *'' Mr. & Mrs Ibu'' *'' Wicked Step-mother'' *'' Child Seller''<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40uhjPA1eMg Eniola Badmus Played A Fast One On Mercy Johnson - In " Child Seller "], irokotv Nollywood, Retrieved 2 June 2016</ref> *'' Adun Ewuro'' *'' Visa Lottery'' (2015) *'' Ojukwu the War Lord'' *'' Police Academy'' *'' Not My Queen'' *'' Battle for Justice'' *'' Miss Fashion'' *'' Eefa'' *'' Omo Esu'' * ''Black Val'' (2016) * ''GhettoBred'' (2018) as Efe * ''Househelp'' * ''Karma'' * ''Big Offer'' * ''Omo-Ghetto'' (2010) as Busty * ''Ijewuru'' (2012) * ''Daluchi'' * ''Funke'' (2018) as Mrs. Wale * ''Miracle'' (2019) * ''The-Spell'' (2018) * ''Oshaprapra'' * ''Omo ghetto the saga'' (2020) as Busty *''Akpe: Return of the Beast'' (2020) *''One Lagos Night'' (2021) as Uloma *''Swallow'' (2021) as Mrs. Durojaiye * Tiger's Tail (2022) as Kike * Dawn at Midnight (2022) as Bisi * Palava! (2022) as Iya Oloja * Gangs of Lagos (2023) as Isale Eko Woman {{div col end}}
== Endorsement deal == In March 2016, Eniola was unveiled as a brand ambassador for telecommunication company 9mobile.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://thenet.ng/nollywood-actress-eniola-badmus-joins-olamide-and-ice-prince-as-etisalat-ambassador/|location=Lagos, Nigeria|title=Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus joins Olamide and Ice Prince as Etisalat ambassador|last=Showemimo|first=Adedayo|date=11 April 2016|access-date=29 June 2016|newspaper=The NET}}</ref> She has also served as a brand ambassador for Western Lotto, Indomie and Peak milk.
==Awards and nominations== {| class ="wikitable" |- !Year !Award ceremony !Prize !Result !Ref !Note |- |2010 |2010 Best of Nollywood Awards |Best Actress in a Supporting Role |{{nom}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://119.82.71.176/weekly/index.php/entertainment/4644-nollywood-stars-share-limelight-at-2010-awards |title=Nollywood stars share limelight at 2010 awards |work=Media Trust |date=25 December 2010 |accessdate=1 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611110504/http://119.82.71.176/weekly/index.php/entertainment/4644-nollywood-stars-share-limelight-at-2010-awards |archive-date=11 June 2016 }}</ref> |rowspan="6"| — |- |rowspan="2"|2011 |rowspan="2"|2011 Best of Nollywood Awards |Best Actress in a Leading Role (Yoruba) |{{nom}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://modernghana.com/movie/15069/the-big-fights-in-this-years-bon-awards.html|title=The Big Fights In This Year's BON Awards|work=Modern Ghana|last=Ehi James|first=Osaremen|date=3 November 2011|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref> |- |Best Crossover in a Film |{{won}} | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://pulse.ng/movies/bon-awards-2011-and-the-winners-are-id2500811.html|title=BON Awards 2011: And the Winners Are....|work=Pulse Nigeria|author=Pulse Mix|date=16 November 2011|accessdate=1 June 2016|archive-date=30 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630135125/http://pulse.ng/movies/bon-awards-2011-and-the-winners-are-id2500811.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |2012 |2012 Best of Nollywood Awards |Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba film |{{nom}} | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://africamagic.dstv.com/2012/11/13/the-bon-award-winners-announced/|title=The BON award winners announced|work=Africa Magic|last=Agunanna|first=Chilee|date=13 November 2012|accessdate=1 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806231735/http://africamagic.dstv.com/2012/11/13/the-bon-award-winners-announced/|archive-date=6 August 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |rowspan="2"|2014 |City People Entertainment Awards 2014 |Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) |{{won}} | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://pulse.ng/gist/she-is-the-best-eniola-badmus-wins-city-peoples-best-actress-of-year-yoruba-id2934744.html|title=She Is The Best Eniola Badmus Wins City People's Best Actress of Year (Yoruba)|work=Pulse Nigeria|last=Dachen|first=Isaac|date=23 June 2014|accessdate=1 June 2016|archive-date=30 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630135208/http://pulse.ng/gist/she-is-the-best-eniola-badmus-wins-city-peoples-best-actress-of-year-yoruba-id2934744.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- |2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards |rowspan="2"|Best Comedic Act |{{nom}} | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hfmagazineonline.com/ghanaian-starts-nominated-for-golden-icons-academy-movie-awards/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016221627/http://www.hfmagazineonline.com/ghanaian-starts-nominated-for-golden-icons-academy-movie-awards/|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 October 2020|title=GHANAIAN STARTS NOMINATED FOR GOLDEN ICONS ACADEMY MOVIE AWARDS|publisher=HF Magazine|date=8 August 2012|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref> |- |rowspan="2"|2015 |2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards |{{won}} | <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2015/10/1st-photos-winners-jim-iyke-clarion-chukwurah-eniola-badmus-rita-dominic-more-at-the-2015-golden-icons-academy-movie-awards-giama/|title=Photos & Winners! Jim Iyke, Clarion Chukwurah, Eniola Badmus, Rita Dominic & More at the 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA)|work=BellaNaija|date=20 October 2015|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref> | with Akpororo |- |2015 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts |Best Actress in Africa |{{won}} | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.informationng.com/2015/11/eniola-badmus-wins-2nd-international-award-in-a-row.html|title=Eniola Badmus Wins 2nd International Award In A Row|work=Information Nigeria|author=Tolu|date=2 November 2015|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref> | — |} Best movie Actress City People 2017 Best actress 2018 (Plus size African fashion week)
==See also== *List of Yoruba people
==References== {{reflist|30em}}
==External links== *{{IMDb name|nm2784211|Eniola Badmus}} {{Authority control}}
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