Bisola Aiyeola

Bisola Aiyeola (born January 21, 1986) is a Nigerian actress and singer. In 2017, Bisola became the first runner up of Big Brother Naija.[1] In 2018, she won the AMVCA Trailblazer Award at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[2]

Bisola Aiyeola
Bisola at AMVCA 2020
Born
Abisola Aiyeola

21 January 1986
NationalityNigerian
OccupationActress, presenter, MC, singer
Known forThe Life Of A Nigerian Couple Forever With Us, Payday, Two Grannies And A Baby, Gold Statue, Ovy's Voice, Picture Perfect, Skinny girl in transit, Sugar Rush
Childrendaughter

Education

Bisola attended National Open University of Nigeria where she studied business management.[3]

Career

Aiyeola appeared on the 2017 series of Big Brother Naija where she was first runner up.[4][5] Aiyeola was one of the contestants at MTN Project Fame West Africa in 2008 where she came 5th and Iyanya won.[6] From 2011-2013, Bisola was a one time TV host of Billboard Nigeria which aired on Silverbird Television.[7] In 2017, Bisola was nominated for City People Movie Award for Revelation of the Year (English) alongside Zainab Balogun, Somkele Iyamah, Seun Ajayi.[8] In 2018, Bisola won the Trail Blazer Award at the AMVCA.[9] She made her debut as a producer on The Kujus.[10]

Personal life

Aiyeola currently has a daughter.[1] In August 2018, the father of Aiyeola's daughter died of an illness.[11]

Selected filmography

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress –English Picture Perfect Nominated [13]
2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Trail Blazer Award N/A Won [9]
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English) Sugar Rush Won [14]
Best Actress in a Lead role –English This Lady Called Life Nominated [15]
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress in A Comedy Dwindle Pending [16][17]
Best Supporting Actress Sugar Rush Pending
Best Actress in A Drama This Lady Called Life Pending

References
  1. "Bisola Aiyeola Inspires Fans With Lessons From Mistakes". Concise News. Concise News. Archived from the original on 27 May 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  2. "Bisola Aiyeola Wins Brand New Car at AMVCA 2018". Retrieved 2018-09-04.
  3. "BisolaAiyeola profile".
  4. "Video: I feel betrayed, says Bisola runner up #BBNaija". Vanguard Nigeria. Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  5. "Big Brother Naija: Real reason Efe defeated Bisola, Tboss – Reuben ..." Daily Post Nigeria. Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  6. "mtn project fame".
  7. "Bisola career".
  8. "Award".
  9. "Award".
  10. "Biodun Stephens screens new film Breaded Life | The Nation". The Nation. 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2021-04-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "Popular Nollywood Actress Bisola Aiyeola loses Baby Daddy ". Guardian Nigeria. Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 28 August 2018.
  12. Nwogu, Precious (2021-06-03). "Check out the new teaser for Kayode Kasum & Dare Olaitan's 'Dwindle!'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  14. Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-07). "BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners)". Retrieved 2021-06-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  16. Oshunloye, Taiwo (2022-03-17). "AMVCA announces 2022 edition -- to hold for eight days". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  17. "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
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