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Eniola Badmus (born 7 September 1983) is a Nigerian film actress, scriptwriter, politician, and internet personality. She rose to prominence for playing Gbogbo Bigz Girl in Funke Akindele’s hit comedy film, Jenifa.

Badmus has appeared in other films and productions including Return of Jenifa, Blackberry Babes, and Omo Aridunnu. She serves as a Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives on Social Events and Public Hearings.

Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus biography
Nigerian film actress and script writer .
Personal Details
Name:Eniola Badmus
Born:7 September 1983 (age 43 years old)
Place of birth:Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Parents:Pa Olalekan Badmus (father)
Education:Theatre Arts
Alma mater:University of Ibadan
Occupation:Film actress, scriptwriter, internet personality, politician
Known for:Jenifa, Omo Ghetto
Siblings:Pelumi Badmus-Ogunsina (sister)
Temitomilope Badmus (sister)

Early Life

Eniola Badmus was born on 7 September 1983, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria. She comes from a polygamous home and is the 12th of her father and the last-born of her mother.

She became interested in acting as a child and joined the theatre group Fellow Dramatics (FELLOWDI) while in secondary school, marking the beginning of her acting journey.

Education

Badmus attended Maryland Convent School, Air Force Primary School and later Adeola Elementary School in Ogun State. She completed her secondary school education at Anglican Grammar Girls School in Ijebu Ode.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan (UI) and obtained a Master’s Degree in Economics from Lagos State University.

Career

Eniola ventured into acting through Bolagade Akinpelu (aka Ogumajek). She started as an English actor before switching to Yoruba movies. She has been in the industry since 1997 and appeared in minor roles.

She landed her breakthrough role in 2008 as Gbogbo Bigz Girl in the hit comedy film, Jenifa. She starred as Busty in the 2010 film Omo Ghetto.

In 2016, Eniola signed a multimillion-naira endorsement deal with the telecommunications giant Etisalat Nigeria. She has also landed roles in films like Angelina, Village Babes, Oreke Temi, Blackberry Babes, Mr & Mrs Ibu, Wicked Step-mother, and Child Seller.

Eniola serves as the Special Assistant on Social Events and Public Hearings to the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Eniola Badmus serves as the Special Assistant (SA) on Social Events and Public Hearings to the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.

In 2024, Eniola announced her appointment as the Special Assistant on Social Events and Public Hearing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas.

She has also appeared in many films, including Gangs of Lagos (2023), She Must Be Obeyed (2023), and Love and New Notes (2026).

Eniola has received several industry honours. She won the Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards. She has also bagged other awards, including Black Entertainment, Film, Fashion, Television and Arts (BEFFTA) and Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She hosted club nights at Proxy Lagos.

Personal Life

Eniola Badmus underwent gastric bypass surgery in Turkey, which resulted in weight loss in 2021.

Sadly, she lost her mother in February 2004 and her father in March 2017. She had a brother, Wale Badmus, who has passed away.

Filmography

  • Return of Jenifa
  • Mr & Mrs Ibu
  • Blackberry Babes
  • Return of Blackberry Babes
  • Omo Aridunnu
  • Brutal time
  • Ashiru Ejire
  • Love Affair
  • Aye Aramide
  • Adun Ewuro
  • Okin
  • Tami

References

  1. Linda Ikeji. “‘I have not clocked 40′: Eniola Badmus addresses birthday wishes”. Linda Ikeji’s Blog.
  2. Oluwatimileyin Adebanjo. “Eniola Badmus Finally Reveals How She Lost Weight After A Surgical Procedure”. Independent.
  3. Punch Newspapers. “‘It’s official’, Actress Eniola Badmus confirms appointment as aide to Speaker Abbas”. www.punchng.com.
  4. Encomium. “2 movies that catapulted Eniola Badmus to fame”. www.encomium.ng.
  5. Chioma Agali. “I am single and ready to mingle – Eniola Badmus ‘’Gbogbo big girls’”. Nolly Wood Gists.
  6. Jennifer Okundia. “Eniola Badmus remembers late dad”. PM News.
  7. Hassan Sanusi. “Nollywood Actress, Eniola Badmus becomes an orphan following father’s death”. www.net.ng.
  8. Yewande Fasan. “Eniola Badmus pays tribute to late father seven years after“. The Nation.