She is one of the most popular actresses in Nigeria with over 400,000+ followers on Instagram alone. Her 2019 movie, 'Your Excellency' which was produced by EbonyLife Films and directed by Funke Akindele has been trending online, and even appeared on Netflix.
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Shafy Bello Profile
Before we continue, here's a quick rundown on Shafy Bello's profile and a few things you'd love to know about her:Full name: Shafy Bello-Akinrimisi
Other names: Shaffy Bello
Date of birth: 9th October 1974
Age: 46 years (2020)
Nationality: Nigerian
Education: United States
Spouse: Mr Akinrimisi
Children: Ashley Akinrimisi, Ashton Akinrimisi
Occupation: Actress
Net worth: $500,000 est.
Shaffy Bello Biography And Career
Shafy Bello was born on the 9th of October, 1974 in Nigeria but she moved to the United States at a very early age of 13 where she completed her education.Her first step into the entertainment industry was in 1997 when she featured on her cousin, Seyi Sodimu’s song 'Love me jeje'. She sang the chorus and the hook of the song.
In 2009, she returned back to Nigeria and started landing roles in several Nollywood movies, both the English and Yoruba movies.
Bello's first major role was in a Yoruba film titled 'Eti Keta'. In 2012, she starred as Adesuwa in the TV series, 'Taste of Love' and as Joanne Lawson in the 'Tinsel'. She also starred in Femi Odugbemi's 'Battleground'.
Shaffy Bello Movies
Shaffy Bello has featured in many top Nigerian movies/TV series, including:• It’s Her Day
• Chief Daddy
• When Love Happens
• Gbomo Gbomo Express• When Love Happens
• Twisted Twin
• Battleground
• Hire a Man
• Eti Keta
• The Score
• Ovy's Voice
• Twisted Twins
• Three Thieves
• Fishbone
• Tinsel
• Taste of Love
• Iboju
• Light will Come• From Lagos with Love
• Elevator baby
Personal Life
Even though Shaffy's husband isn't as popular as the actress, it is worth knowing that the supertalented fashionable actress has been married for more than 25 years. She and her husband are blessed with two lovely children, Ashley and Ashton Akinrimisi.Awards and Recognitions
Shafy Bello has gained numerous awards and recognitions since her debut as an actress. Some of them include:• Best Lead Actress in an English Movie in the 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards (nominated)
• Best Actress of the Year in the 2016 City People Entertainment Awards (nominated)
• Face of Nollywood (English) in the 2018 City People Movie Award (won)
• Best Actor of the Year 2018 (Female) in The New Telegraph Awards (won)
Shafy Bello Net Worth
Shafy Bello is one of the richest Nollywood actresses. She earns from her movies, endorsement deals, adverts and more. In July 2020, she signed an endorsement deal with Odeva, a womenswear label that designs with African fabrics for the modern-day African woman.According to Nigerianfinder.com, Shafy Bello has an estimated net worth of $500,000.
Social Media Handles
You can connect with Shafy Bello on:Instagram @iamshaffybello
Twitter @shaffybee
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