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Why I Never Dated a Male Colleague – Actress Bimbo Akintola

Actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up on why she didn’t date a male colleague in the industry despite their advances.
She spoke during an interview with Labista.
Akintola revealed that the reason was because of her decision to separate her personal and professional life.
“No, I never dated any actor at any point in my career; I don’t like you people. I’ve never been attracted to an actor so to speak. All of you are my brothers, straight. It’s not about the kind of men I’m attached to; I just wasn’t attracted to people in the workplace.
 
“My frame of mind when I come to work is the frame of work of an actor who wants to be professional, so I don’t see you as dateable people, all of you. I don’t see it. We have handsome actors but I’ve never thought of dating any one of them…honestly. It doesn’t mean they didn’t toast me though”, she said.
The actress also addressed past controversies, including false claims about her personal life.
She shared that sensationalised stories, such as claims about her wardrobe choices, were fabricated to generate attention.
“When I first started, there was a lot of controversy and all sorts of things written about me; horrible stuff. There was a part where people were saying I don’t wear underwear. I think it is that news like that flies and sells so you have more traction and more people on the blog and people buying the papers. People want to read about funny things like that, it’s even better now, back then they used to cook up stories, all sorts of stories”, she said.
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Actress Bimbo Akintola Reveals Why She’s Still Unmarried at 54

Nollywood veteran, Bimbo Akintola has opened up on why she’s still unmarried at the age of fifty four.
She spoke during a recent interview with her colleague, Emmanuel Ehumadu.
Akintola disclosed that she’s still single because her soul mate died.
Host: “Are you married?”
Akintola: “No.”
Host: “Why?”
Akintola: “He died…The person wey me fit do forever for don die.”
Host: “So, you don’t think you can find another man?”
Akintola: “Do you know how long it took me to find him?”
She said she won’t allowed herself to be pressured into getting married just to please people.
She, however, clarified that she believes in the concept of marriage but hasn’t found the right man to settle with since losing her soul mate.
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Bimbo Akintola Questions Actresses With Lavish Lifestyle Bimbo Akintola Questions Actresses With Lavish Lifestyle

Veteran Nigerian actress, Bimbo Akintola has questioned her colleagues who flaunt extravagant lifestyles, stating that there is little money in the movie industry.

The actress, expressed curiosity about their lavish lifestyles, admitting she isn’t financially buoyant herself.

She revealed that people often compare her to her wealthier colleagues, prompting her to question the source of their income.

“Some lifestyles on social media are genuine, but where does the money come from?” Bimbo asked.

“We know how much actresses earn from films, so I wonder if it’s from other businesses or family wealth.”

Akintola acknowledged rumours about actresses dating politicians or engaging in other lucrative ventures to support their lifestyles.

“We’ve heard stories, and we know these things happen,” she said.

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The Movie Industry Is Not Responsible For The Decadence In Society – Actress, Bimbo Akintola Speaks

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Bimbo Akintola, the popular Nigerian actress, has talked about the role the Nollywood plays in society.

She said that the movie industry only reflects vices in society, rather than create them.

Speaking with Saturday Beats, she said, “It is not true that movies are responsible for the decadence in society. Yes, the industry educates on what is going on in society; but, are you telling me that Nigerians don’t raise their children at home anymore? I remember my upbringing; and I know what was real and what was not. What is happening in society these days is that mothers are so busy. With existing realities, both parents have to make money to keep their children on a certain level of affluence.

“Now, children are practically been raised by nobody. My mother raised us. She had a big shop which she usually closed at the same time with our schools. She was a millionaire, but she would always go home to be with us. But, parents cannot afford to do that anymore. Back then, a lot of mothers stayed at home, but mothers cannot afford that anymore. The industry is not what is affecting society. Rather, it is reflecting the problems in society.”

Akintola also stated that she had huge expectations from the incoming administration of Bola Tinubu.

She said, “The Lagos State government has given grants to actors and producers. I was part of the Presidential Campaign Committee. Asiwaju involved actors and musicians in the committee. His wife is also a huge fan of the arts. She was even telling us (actors) about all the films she had seen us in. I don’t have anything against any other person (candidate), but I would rather go with someone whose track record I know.

“I want to know that the person has worked before and will work again. I believe that in the next dispensation, many things will be different in the industry. Tinubu works with people who he knows are intelligent, intellectual and are performers. He has a think tank around him. He never works alone, and the problems of Nigeria cannot be handled by one person.”