Zainab Bakare, born Bakare Zainab Opeyemi, is a Nigerian actress, model, and brand influencer. She became well-known as the star of the self-produced film “Eda,” in which she also appeared. Her debut feature, “Owu Oya Gbon,” is a joy.
Zainab Bakare Biography
| Date of Birth | March 10, 1988 |
| Place of Birth | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Profession | Actress |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Net Worth | $300,000 |
Early Life
Bakare Zainab (born March 10, 1988, 37 years old) is from Lagos and hails from Ijebu Lekki, Lagos State, in the southwestern part of Nigeria, Africa. Her upbringing in the southwest part of the country has positively impacted her career.
Bakare Zainab seems to keep her family away from social media. The actress hardly shows off her father, mother, sister, or brother on her Instagram or Twitter page.
Education
She attended CMS Grammar School in Lagos State and obtained a Mass Communication degree from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic.
Zainab Bakare attended CMS Girls Grammar School, Lagos State, where she obtained her certificate. She then proceeded to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Ilaro, where she bagged her degree in Mass Communication.
Career
Her intriguing role in the self-produced film “Eda” catapulted her to fame. She has also appeared in films such as Ayoka, Owu Iya Gbon, Golden Boy, and Senior Girl.
Bakare began acting in 2011 after joining the Nigerian film industry and training at the Wunmi Ajiboye Theatre Group. With her exciting roles, she has risen to the top. She initially had to balance schoolwork and acting, but overcame every obstacle.
Zainab Bakare says she has always wanted to be an actress and producer. Zainab entered the Nigerian film industry, known as Nollywood, in 2011 after meeting popular Nollywood Yoruba actor Omowumi Ajiboye.
She began training with the Omowumi Ajiboye theatre group and has since appeared in numerous films. In 2017, she produced her first movie, “Owu Iya Gbon,” and is credited with Delilah and Brianchild.
Zainab hasn’t looked back since her breakthrough in the movie Eda. Rather, she has carved a niche in the entertainment industry; she starred in over 40 movies, including Owu Iya Gbon, Ayoka, Senior Girl, and Golden Boy.
The talented, fast-rising Nollywood Actress and producer Zainab Bakare also revealed that she had produced four movies in her name for the past eight years.
In an interview, she was asked what acting has added to her life. She replied by saying:
“Acting has added a whole lot of positive things to my life. Aside from fame, acting has also made me discover myself in diverse ways. It has brought me closer to people, made me know how to interact well, and also taken me to places.”
Filmography
- Olukoni 2 (2019)
- Kumolu (2019)
- Olukoni (2019)
- Emi The Spirit (2019)
- Ejire Oyila (2019)
- WAGES OF SIN (ERE ESE) (2018)
- Agartha (2018)
- Alabi De Terror (2018)
- Stardom (2018)
- Suicide Mission (2018)
- WHAT NEXT? (2018)
- Abara Meji (2018)
- Aburo Mi (2018)
- Osha Pra Pra (2018)
- Caro-phobia (2018)
- Osha Pra Pra 2 (2018)
- Agartha 3 (2018)
- Agartha 2 (2018)
- Alabi De Terror 2 (2018)
- Alabi De Terror 3 (2018)
- Otakoko (2018)
- Owu Iya Gbon (2018)
- Fisayo Alagbara (2017)
- Ohun Abemi (2017)
- Omo Keshinro (2016)
Personal Life
Zainab Bakare likes keeping her personal life private. She doesn’t like flaunting her boyfriend on her Instagram account, so she keeps that aspect private.
Act Nud£ For ₦20 Million?
She was asked in an interview if she would act N*de for ₦20 million, and she said
“Can you still remember my lines in Eda? I said, ‘Ihoho lawaye, ihoho lama pada’ (we came to the world naked, and naked we shall return). But then, no, I can’t act nude for any amount.”
Social Media
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Net Worth
Zainab Bakare is currently one of the richest and most influential actresses in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $300,000. The well—known actress is also one of the wealthiest and powerful. The actress, who made a living as an actress, producer, model, and brand influencer, recently purchased a brand-new car.
FAQs
kiki bakare and zainab bakare are they siblings?
Zainab and Kiki share the same surname (Bakare) but are not siblings nor blood-related.
