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Bisi Komolafe | |
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Born | Bisi Komolafe Veronica 1986 |
Died | December 31, 2012 University College Hospital, Ibadan |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupations | |
Years active | 2008–2012 |
Bisi Komolafe (1986–2012) was a Nigerian actress, film director and producer best known for her role in the movies Igboro Ti Daru and Aramotu.[1]
Early life and education
Bisi was born in 1986 into a family of five in Ibadan, Oyo State South-Western Nigeria where she completed her primary and secondary school education.[2] She proceeded to Lagos State University where she graduated with a degree in Business Administration.[3]
Career
Bisi's acting career shot into limelight after she starred in the movie Igboro Ti Daru. She went on to play leading roles in films including Bolode O'ku, Asiri Owo and Ebute. Bisi also produced movies including Latonwa, Eja Tutu and Oka.[4] She was nominated in the "Revelation of The Year" category at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards and in the "Best Lead Actress in a Yoruba film" category at the 2012 edition.[5]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result |
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2009 | 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of The Year | Nominated[5] |
2012 | 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Lead Actress in a Yoruba film | Nominated[6] |
Death
On December 31, 2012 it was reported in the media that Bisi was dead.[7] The cause of her death generated several reports and speculations. It was reported that she died of pregnancy complications while some speculated that she died from frequent "spiritual attacks".[8] She died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan and was buried on January 4, 2013.[9]
Selected filmography
- Igboro Ti Daru
- Aye Ore Meji
- Apere Ori
- Omo Olomo Larin Ero
- Jo Kin Jo
- Akun
- Bolode O'ku
- Aramotu
- Asiri Owo
- Ogbe Inu
- Aiyekooto
- Latonwa
- Alakada
- Mofe Jayo
- Ebute
- Iberu Bojo
References
- ^ "Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe, for burial in Ibadan, tomorrow". Vanguard. 3 January 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ "Untold Story Of Bisi Komolafe's Mysterious Death – She Died Of Spiritual Attack". MJE Magazine. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Akinnagbe Akintomide (3 January 2013). "PICTURES: THE UNTOLD STORY ABOUT THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MOVIE STAR BISI KOMOLAFE". Nigeria Films. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Bayo Adetutu (1 January 2013). "Bisi Komolafe, Nollywood actress dies". P.M. News. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Best of Nollywood Awards 2009". BellaNaija. 7 December 2009. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ "BON Winners". Nollywood Mindspace. 9 September 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Oseyiza Ogbodo (28 December 2013). "January 2013 HIGHLIGHTS: Bisi Komolafe dies". National Mirror. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Ebun Sessou (12 January 2013). "Bisi Komolafe's property tears fiancé, family apart". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ^ Ola Ajayi (4 January 2013). "Tears as Bisi Komolafe goes home". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 August 2015.