I’m childless and single at 52 not deliberate – Bimbo Akintola

Veteran Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, has spoken candidly about her personal life, revealing that she is childless and currently single at age 52.

In an interview with Pulse Nigeria, the award-winning actress was asked if she had children. She replied: “No, I don't unfortunately.”

On her age, Akintola stated: “I'm 52 years old. Born 1973, May 5th.” When questioned about her single status, she clarified that it was not a deliberate decision. “Not chosen oo,” she said.

Akintola, who has enjoyed a career spanning nearly three decades, made her screen debut in 1995 with the film Owo Blow alongside Femi Adebayo. She followed it up with Out of Bounds in 1997, starring opposite Richard Mofe-Damijo, cementing her reputation as one of Nollywood's leading actresses.

A Lagos native, she attended Maryland Convent Private School and Command Day Secondary School, Lagos, before proceeding to the University of Ibadan where she earned a degree in Theatre Arts.

More recently, she featured in Kemi Adetiba's series To Kill a Monkey, taking on the role of Inspector Mo Ogunlesi.