Kehinde Bankole is an award-winning actress, model, singer, TV host, and entertainer. Two years after starring in Wale Adenuga’s Super Story, she was given the Revelation of the Year award at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards.
She entered the Miss Commonwealth Nigeria beauty pageant in 2003 and subsequently participated in the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria competition in 2004 (MBGN).
Kehinde Bankole Biography
| Date of Birth | March 27, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Ogun State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Profession | Actress |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Early Life
Kehinde Bankole (born March 27, 1985, 41 years old) is from Ogun State. She is the fourth of six children, along with her twin sister Taiwo Bankole.
Her mother, Titilayo Bankole, is an executive secretary, and her father, Babatunde Bankole, is an architect. Kehinde Bankole’s twin sister, Taiwo Bankole, is also an actress and a party organizer.
Education
She completed her elementary schooling at Tunwase Nursery and Primary School in Ikeja, Lagos. Then she graduated with a degree in mass communication from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
Modeling career
Kehinde Bankole’s introduction to the entertainment industry came when she signed up to compete in the Miss Commonwealth Nigeria pageant in 2003. Although she finished in the top 10, she did not emerge as the winner; the “exposure” was all she wanted.
She also had a chance to win the title of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, but she fell short of the top five. In 2007, Kehinde Bankole was selected, along with Sylvia Udeogu and Olaide Olaogun, to replace Genevieve Nnaji, whose contract as a Lux ambassador had expired.
Acting
During her tenure as Lux ambassador, Bankole made her acting debut as Caro in the family drama Super Story: Everything it Takes. She has also appeared in additional Wale Adenuga productions, including This Life and Papa Ajasco. Her most noteworthy on-screen performance was as housewife Kiki Obi in Desperate Housewives Africa, the Nigerian adaptation of the famous American series. Additionally, she appeared in the film Prophetess, which also starred Toyin Abraham.
While serving as the Lux ambassador, Kehinde Bankole made her acting debut as Caro in the family drama ” Super Story: Everything it Takes.” She has also appeared in additional Wale Adenuga productions, including This Life and Papa Ajasco.
Her most noteworthy on-screen performance was as housewife Kiki Obi in Desperate Housewives Africa, the Nigerian adaptation of the famous American series.
She hosts several daytime discussion shows, such as “Soul Sisters” and “African Kitchen.”
Personal Life and Relationship
The only person Kehinde Bankole has been associated with since gaining notoriety is Wole Ojo, suggesting that she has found true love. Although they have been keeping the affair a high secret, some individuals are already aware of it. We also learned that the Tinsel stars plan to take their relationship to another level.
A public rumor is that Wole is so fond of Kehinde that he changed his Instagram picture to one of himself and Kehinde. He took it off after the story spread like wildfire.
Filmography
2011: Perfect Church
2011:Two Brides
2012: The Meeting
2013: Awakening
2013: Façade
2014: Render to Caesar
2014: October 1
2015–present: Desperate Housewives Africa
2016–present: Dinner
2018: Grace
2018: No Budget
2018: Bachelor’s Eve
2019: The Set Up
2020: Dear Affy
2020: Mama Drama
2020: Finding Hubby
2021: Love Castle
2021: Country Hard
2022: Blood Sisters (2022 series)
Awards
At the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards, Kehinde was presented with the Revelation of the Year award.
The turning point came when she received the prestigious Best Actress Of The Year Award at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her performance in the film October 1, directed by Tunde Afolayan.
At the 2014 ELOY Awards, she was also a TV Actress of the Year finalist.
Social Media
Follow Kehinde on all her social media platforms:
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook
Net Worth
Kehinde Bankole is one of Nigeria’s richest actresses, with an estimated net worth of $300,000. The big impact she has had on the Nigerian film industry over the past few years has made her one of the rare Nigerian actresses who has already gained recognition in the industry.
People Also Ask for FAQs
Does Kehinde Bankole have a child?
Kehinde Bankole is single and doesn’t have any children.
Is Kehinde Bankole still married?
Kehinde Bankole is single and unmarried.
Is Kehinde Bankole married to Wole Ojo?
Kehinde Bankole and Wole Ojo were speculated to be in a romantic relationship in early 2018.
