Bisi Komolafe (1986–2012) was a

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actress, film director and producer best known for her role in the movies ''Igboro Ti Daru'' and ''

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''.

Early life and education

Bisi Komolafe was the second child born in 1986 into a family of five in

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South-Western

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where she completed her primary and secondary school education. She attended St. Louis Grammar School, Ibadan before she proceeded to

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(LASU) where she graduated with a degree in Business Administration.

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''. 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.

Awards and nominations

Death

The death of Bisi Komolafe was reported in the media on 31 December 2012. The circumstances surrounding her death generated several reports and speculations in the media. However medical reports confirmed that she died of pregnancy related complications at the

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. She was buried on 4 January 2013 in Ibadan.

Selected filmography

* ''Igboro Ti Daru'' * ''Aye Ore Meji'' * ''Apere Ori'' * ''Omo Olomo Larin Ero'' * ''Jo Kin Jo'' * ''Akun'' * ''Bolode O'ku'' * ''

'' * ''Asiri Owo'' * ''Ogbe Inu'' * ''Aiyekooto'' * ''Latonwa'' * ''Alakada'' * ''Mofe Jayo'' * ''Ebute'' * ''Iberu Bojo''

Personal life

She was engaged to a Canadian-based Nigerian, Tunde Ijadunola in Oyo state.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Komolafe, Bisi Yoruba actresses Actresses in Yoruba cinema 21st-century Nigerian actresses Actresses from Ibadan 1986 births 2012 deaths Lagos State University alumni Deaths in childbirth Burials in Oyo State Actresses from Oyo State Nigerian film producers Nigerian film directors People from Oyo State Actors in Yoruba cinema