Bimbo Akintola revisits her early Nollywood bond with Iyabo Ojo, revealing a surprising fallout after helping her land a big role.
The veteran actress reflects on ambition, trust, and the emotional twist that turned their promising connection into a painful memory.
Veteran actress Bimbo Akintola shares a throwback story about her early days in Nollywood, revealing a past misunderstanding with Iyabo Ojo over a lead role.
Speaking during a recent podcast, Bimbo revealed that she met Iyabo when she was just 19 years old, a young woman filled with dreams and determination.
“She came to my house. She was very young and I asked, ‘What do you want?’ She said she wanted to act. She was 19 when we met,” Bimbo said.
The seasoned actress said she was struck by Iyabo’s courage and relentless ambition, qualities she believes played a key role in her eventual rise to stardom.
“What I like is that she went the extra mile to fulfill her acting dream. However, the story took a dramatic turn,” she added.
However, Bimbo also opened up about a moment of disappointment that followed. After personally pulling strings to help Iyabo secure a lead role, she was surprised by an unexpected twist.
“Iyabo offended me when I got her a lead role. I don’t beg for roles, but I did for her. She was pregnant.”
Though her words carried a tone of frustration, Bimbo’s reflections also revealed the depth of her initial belief in Iyabo’s potential. The experience, she implied, was one of those defining moments that linger in memory, not just for what went wrong, but for the passion and promise it once held.
Their paths have since diverged, but this early encounter remains a vivid chapter in their shared Nollywood history.
