“Iya Barakat that started as a joke” -Bimbo Ademoye thankful as she bags 3 nominations at AMVCA

Nollywood actress Bimbo Ademoye is still in shock over her three nominations for the 2023 AMVCA.

Best Actress in a Comedy, Best Online Social Content Creator, and Best Actress in a Drama were all nominations for the comedic act.

Bimbo Ademoye shared the good news on her Instagram page and then took a moment to look back at her journey, noting how her ‘Iya Barakat’ persona, which began as a joke, has helped her reach greater heights.

After returning from Cape Town feeling under the weather, Bimbo revealed that she woke up to find her phone on fire.

She was touched by the love she received from her admirers and lovers.

“I’ve been a little under the weather. Cape Town cold no be here. So I went to bed early last night. Woke up this morning with my phone on fire. Thank you @africamagic for the nomination.

Most importantly, thank you to every single one of you for all the love you have bombarded me with. Most of you would say “If Bimbo dey d feem I no dey watch’. Like what have I done to deserve you? What exactly?
Iya Barakat got a nomination? Same iya Barakat that started as a joke? But because you guys finished the show with love. It has now been nominated for an award show. I’m still in awe. Thank you so much, guys. I love you dearly. Pls, don’t forget to vote. God bless you, guys”.

“The real Owanbe gangster” – Bimbo Ademoye gangster outfit to ‘Gang of Lagos’ movie premiere stir reactions

The outfit that Nollywood actress and content creator Bimbo Ademoye wore to the Gangs of Lagos movie premiere has gone viral online.

The comedian posted photos of herself wearing a short native skirt and jacket, as well as outrageous headgear. She paired her brazen appearance with a gun to stay on theme.

Bimbo described the event as being like a movie and urged her fans and followers to watch it.

“Last night was a movie!!! Literally Gangs of Lagos is now showing on Amazon Prime! Trust me, you’d love every bit of it!! We made a movie guys!!”.

Taking to her comment section, the likes of Funke Akindele, Stan Nze, Kiekie, Osas Ighodaro, Lilian Afegbai, Brodashaggi, Tega Dominic, and more hailed her.

Funke Akindele wrote, “Gangster. You killed your role. Kilode

Stan Nze wrote, “Na the real owanbe gangster be this o. Too sweet

Tega Dominic wrote, “Legooo

Folagade Banks wrote, “Omo Kazeem funra e!!! Teniola.

One Ayomi wrote, “Was patiently waiting for the fireee pictures of dis outfit