Shaffy Bello Biography, Age, Husband, Children, State Of Origin, Religion, Movies, Net Worth

Shaffy Bello-Akinrimisi is a talented Nigerian film actress and singer who became famous in 1997 with her captivating vocals on Seyi Sodimu’s hit song “Love Me Jeje.”

Since then, she has become a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry, known for her exceptional acting skills and melodious voice.

With a career spanning over two decades, Shaffy continues to inspire and entertain audiences with her versatile talents.

Shaffy Bello Biography

 Early Life And Education

Shaffy Bello (born on October 8, 1970, 55 years old) is from the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria. She grew up in a loving home, raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bello.

As a child, Shaffy enjoyed spending time with her siblings, although their names and identities were not public. In 1987, Shaffy and her family moved to the United States, where she completed her education.

Despite her success, details about her academic journey are not widely known. Shaffy is proud of her Yoruba heritage and practices the Muslim faith.

Career

Shaffy Bello’s impressive career in the Nigerian entertainment industry began with her vocal contribution to the hit song “Love Me Jeje” by her cousin, Seyi Sodimu. Her powerful singing on the chorus and hook quickly made the song a street anthem and topped the charts in Nigeria, including on Ray Power 100 FM.

This song was part of Sodimu’s debut album, Born in Afrika, which sold over 30,000 copies in its first week. After this initial success, Bello released a gospel album in the United States, which led to a global tour, showcasing her impressive talent as a singer.

Despite growing up and completing her education in the United States, Bello returned to Nigeria in 2009 to pursue a career in Nollywood, the thriving entertainment industry.

Shaffy Bello’s acting career began with her debut in Daniel Ademinokan‘s Yoruba film Eti Keta (Third Party). She portrayed Aunty Shaffy in this movie and shared the screen with renowned actors such as Tunji Afolayan, Saidi Balogun, and Olumide Bakare.

This marked her entry into Nollywood and showcased her exceptional talent as an actress. Over the years, Bello has gained widespread recognition for her roles as Joanne Lawson in the popular Nigerian soap opera Tinsel and as Adesuwa in Taste of Love.

Her portrayal of Adesuwa, a complex and promiscuous character, was praised for its authenticity and grace, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and skilled actress.

Discography

“Love Me Jeje” (1997, featured vocals with Seyi Sodimu)

Filmography

• Eti Keta (Yoruba film, debut)
• Tinsel (2012, TV series, as Joanne Lawson)
• Taste of Love (2012, TV series, as Adesuwa)
• When Love Happens (2014)
• Gbomo Gbomo Express (2015)
• It’s Her Day (2016, as Mrs. Hernandez)
• Moth to a Flame (2016)
• Ovy’s Voice (2017, as Mrs. G)
• Hire a Man (2017, as Mrs. Lawson)
• Chief Daddy (2018)
• Voiceless Scream (2018)
• Elevator Baby (2019, as Mrs. Williams)
• Two Weeks in Lagos (2019, as Mrs. Makinde)
• Nneka the Pretty Serpent (2020, as Dr.)
• Soft Work (2020, as Mrs. Ademuyiwa)
• Mama Drama (2020)
• The Therapist (2021, as Mrs. Bankole)
• Unroyal (2021)
• The Men’s Club (TV series)
• Wrong Number
• Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman (2022)
• The Black Book (2023)
• Shanty Town (2023)
• Last Straw (2024)
• The Waiter (2024)
• Finding Me
• Christmas in Lagos

Awards and Nominations

• 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards: Nominated for Best Lead Actress in an English Movie
• 2016 City People Entertainment Awards: Nominated for Best Actress of the Year
• 2018 City People Movie Award: Won The Face of Nollywood (English)
• 2018 The New Telegraph Awards: Won Best Actress of the Year (Female)
• 2019 Abuja International Film Festival: Won two major awards for “Your Excellency”

Social Media

Instagram handle: @iamshaffybello

Personal Life

Shaffy Bello’s marriage to Mr. Akinrimisi lasted more than 25 years before the couple divorced in 2020. The main reason for their separation was the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship.

Bello was pursuing her acting career in Nigeria while her husband resided in the United States. In various interviews, Bello has expressed no regrets about their divorce, stating that it was necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals.

She has also emphasized that her ex-husband was a good father to their two children, Ashley and Ashton, who were 13 and 11 years old when Bello returned to Nigeria in 2009.

Both children remained in the United States, with Ashley pursuing a career as a model and vlogger and Ashton working as a brand promoter. Bello has spoken about her dedication to investing in her children as part of her legacy.

Net Worth

Shaffy Bello is a highly accomplished Nigerian film actress and singer, with an estimated net worth of $500,000. Her income is derived from her successful career in the entertainment industry.

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