Bisi Komolafe Explained
Bisi Komolafe |
Birth Name: | Bisi Komolafe Veronica |
Birth Place: | Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
Death Place: | University College Hospital, Ibadan |
Education: | Business Administration, Lagos State University |
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 Komolafe was the second child 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 attended St. Louis Grammar School, Ibadan before she proceeded to Lagos State University (LASU) where she graduated with a degree in Business Administration.[3] [4]
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.[5] 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.She played the role of Enitan, the daddy's girl and also Bisi's friend in the TV Series "I need to know" alongside Funke Akindele and others.
Awards and nominations
Year | Award ceremony | Award description | Result |
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2009 | | Revelation of The Year | [6] |
2012 | | Best Lead Actress in a Yoruba film | [7] | |
Death
The death of Bisi Komolafe was reported in the media on 31 December 2012.[8] The circumstances surrounding her death generated several reports and speculations in the media. However, medical reports confirmed that she died of pregnancy-related complications[9] [10] at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. She was buried on 4 January 2013[11] in Ibadan.[12] [13]
Selected filmography
- Igboro Ti Daru
- Aye Ore Meji
- Apere Ori
- Omo Olomo Larin Ero
- Jo Kin Jo
- Edunjobi (2007) as Neighbour
- Taiwo Taiwo (2008) as Nosi
- Akun
- Bolode O'ku (2009) as Pregnant Woman
- Aramotu (2010)
- Asiri Owo (2009) as Abeke
- Ogbe Inu
- Aiyekooto
- Latonwa
- Alakada (2009) as Dupe
- Mofe Jayo
- Ebute (2010) as Shola
- Iberu Bojo
Personal life
She was engaged to a Canadian-based Nigerian, Tunde Ijadunola in Oyo state.[4]
See also
Notes and References
- News: Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe, for burial in Ibadan, tomorrow . . 3 January 2013 . 25 August 2015.
- Web site: Untold Story Of Bisi Komolafe's Mysterious Death – She Died Of Spiritual Attack . MJE Magazine . 4 January 2013 . 25 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150327121359/http://www.mjemagazine.com/untold-story-of-bisi-komolafes-mysterious-death-she-died-of-spiritual-attack/ . 27 March 2015 . dead .
- Web site: PICTURES: THE UNTOLD STORY ABOUT THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MOVIE STAR BISI KOMOLAFE . Nigeria Films . Akinnagbe Akintomide . 3 January 2013 . 25 August 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160310234655/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/20033/24/pictures-the-untold-story-about-the-mysterious-dea.html . 10 March 2016 .
- Web site: Bisi Komolafe biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture. 30 September 2020. www.manpower.com.ng.
- News: Bisi Komolafe, Nollywood actress dies . . Bayo Adetutu . 1 January 2013 . 25 August 2015.
- Web site: Best of Nollywood Awards 2009 . . 7 December 2009 . 25 August 2015.
- Web site: BON Winners . Nollywood Mindspace . 9 September 2012. 25 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20141015035529/http://nollywoodmindspace.com/2012/09/09/best-of-nollywood-awards-list-of-nominees/ . 15 October 2014 . dead.
- News: January 2013 HIGHLIGHTS: Bisi Komolafe dies . . Oseyiza Ogbodo . 28 December 2013 . 25 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140824094034/http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/january-2013-highlights-bisi-komolafe-dies/ . 24 August 2014 . usurped .
- News: Bisi Komolafe's Doctor speaks about her cause of death. Africa Spotlight. 13 January 2013. 26 August 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20170104163630/http://africanspotlight.com/2013/01/07/bisi-komolafes-doctor-speaks-about-her-cause-of-death/. 4 January 2017. dead.
- News: Bisi Komolafe's property tears fiancé, family apart . . Ebun Sessou . 12 January 2013 . 25 August 2015.
- News: Tears as Bisi Komolafe goes home . . Ola Ajayi . 4 January 2013 . 25 August 2015.
- News: Nollywood actress, Bisi Komolafe, buried amid tears. 5 January 2013. Akinwale Aboluwade. The Punch. 25 August 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924130824/http://www.punchng.com/news/nollywood-actress-bisi-komolafe-buried-amid/. 24 September 2015.
- Web site: Nollywood Actress, Bisi Komolafe Goes Home - P.M. News . 19 July 2022 . en-US.