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Kehinde Bankole is one of the most exciting modern Nollywood actresses to watch. In a career spanning over two decades, she has been able to appear in noteworthy movie roles and capture viewers with not only her beauty but also her talent and enthralling aura. Kehinde Bankole has been able to portray an interpretive role varying from several spectrums of life, such as a single mother, a charming prostitute, a toxic relationship partner, etc. Her acting bag is deep.
In this article, we’ll be discussing the exciting career of Kehinde Bankole, her rise, and continuous emergence towards prominence.
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Background Story: Life Before Fame
The Nollywood actress made her entertainment debut in Miss Commonwealth Nigeria 2003, then proceeded with MBGN 2004. She was named Revelation of the Year at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards, two years after her first screen feature in Wale Adenuga’s Super Story.
Bankole was born in Ogun State as the fourth child, out of six, of architect Babatunde Bankole and Titilayo Bankole, an administrative secretary. She has a twin sister, Taiwo, who also acts occasionally. She completed her primary education at Tunwase Nursery and Primary School, Ikeja, before studying Mass Communication at Olabisi Onabanjo University, but took a break to concentrate more on her modeling career in 2004.
Superstory: Nollywood Debut
Bankole made her acting debut during her reign as Lux ambassador in the family drama Super Story: Everything it Takes, playing the character Caro. She has also starred in other Wale Adenuga’s productions like Papa Ajasco and This Life.
On television, her most notable role is as housewife Kiki Obi in Desperate Housewives Africa, the Nigerian remake of the American hit series. She also featured in the movie Prophetess, starring Toyin Abraham.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Bankole was named Revelation of the Year at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards. She has amassed over 40 different acting roles throughout her on-screen career. She has also won the award for best actress at the revered Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). In 2015, she was voted Best Actress in Drama for her role in Kunle Afolayan’s October 1.
At the 2024 edition, Bankole won the award for Best lead actress for her appearance in the blockbuster movie, Adire.
