Bisola Aiyeola (born 21 January 1986) is a Nigerian actress and singer. In 2017, Bisola became the first runner up of ''

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''. In 2018, she won the AMVCA Trailblazer Award at the 2018

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.In 2021, she was one of the investors of ''Amaze'', an app that makes endorsement deals easier for celebrities.

Education

Bisola attended

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where she studied business management.

Career

Aiyeola appeared on the 2017 series of

where she was first runner up. While at BBN, she emerged winner of ONE Campaign reality show which is an international Advocacy Organisation for girl-child education with offices in London, United States, Nigeria and other parts of the world. After leaving the house, as a singer, Bisola released her single debut ''Luchia'' under Temple music. Bisola was one of the contestants at MTN Project Fame West Africa in 2008 where she came 5th and

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won. From 2011 to 2013, Bisola was a one time TV host of Billboard Nigeria which aired on Silverbird Television. In 2017, Bisola was nominated for City People Movie Award for Revelation of the Year (English) alongside

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, Seun Ajayi.In 2018, Bisola won the Trail Blazer Award at the

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. She made her debut as a producer on ''

Introducing the Kujus ''Introducing the Kujus'' is a 2020 Nigerian comedy-drama film directed by Biodun Stephen and produced by Winifred Okpapi. The film stars Bisola Aiyeola, who co-produced the film. It also features Timini Egbuson, Femi Jacobs, Bimbo Ademoye, Soph ...

''.In 2022, She became the first African to host ''family feud,'' A TV reality show organized by MTN and Ultima

Personal life

Aiyeola currently has a daughter. In August 2018, the father of Aiyeola's daughter died of an illness.

Selected filmography

*'' Picture Perfect'' *'' Ovy's Voice'' (2017) *''

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'' *''

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'' (2019) *'' The Bling Lagosians'' (2019) *''

Sugar Rush (2019 film) ''Sugar Rush'' is a 2019 Nigerian crime action comedy film written by Jadesola Osiberu and Bunmi Ajakaiye, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film stars Adesua Etomi, Bisola Aiyeola and Bimbo Ademoye in the lead roles. The film had its theatrica ...

'' *''The Becoming Of Obim (2019)'' *'' This Lady Called Life'' *''Two Grannies And A Baby'' *''

Payday (2018 film) ''Payday'' is a 2018 Nigerian comedy drama film directed by Cheta Chukwu and produced by Orwi Manny Ameh with Kingsley Chukwu and Orwi Manny Ameh as its executive producers. The film stars Baaj Adebule, Bisola Aiyeola, Zack Orji, Victor Ebiye, ...

'' *''

Introducing The Kujus ''Introducing the Kujus'' is a 2020 Nigerian comedy-drama film directed by Biodun Stephen and produced by Winifred Okpapi. The film stars Bisola Aiyeola, who co-produced the film. It also features Timini Egbuson, Femi Jacobs, Bimbo Ademoye, Soph ...

'' (2020) *''

Breaded Life ''Breaded Life'' is a 2021 Nigerian dramedy film written and directed by Biodun Stephen. It was co-produced by Biodun Stephen, Tara Ajibulu and Kayode Sowade. It stars MC Lively, Bisola Aiyeola, Timini Egbuson, Bimbo Ademoye, Bolanle Ninalowo ...

'' (2021) *''

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'' (2021) * ''Castle and Castle'' (2021) *Chasing Rainbow's *Falz experience (2018) * Something Wicked (2017) *''

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'' (2022) *''

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'' (2019) *Ben Quick *'' Chief daddy'' (2018) *

Dinner at My Place ''Dinner at My Place'' is a 2022 Nigerian romantic comedy drama written and directed by Kevin Apaa. The film stars Timini Egbuson, Bisola Aiyeola and Sophie Alakija in the lead roles. The film had its theatrical release on 28 January 2022 and op ...

(2022) *Let Karma (2018) * Husbands of Lagos (2015 TV series) *''

Flawsome Flawsome is a 2022 Nigerian Showmax Original drama series directed and created by Tola Odunsi, starring Enado Odigie, Bisola Aiyeola, Sharon Ooja, Gabriel Afolayan, Iretiola Doyle, Baaj Adebule, Shine Rosman, and Shawn Fuqua. Plot Flawsome re ...

'' (2022 TV series)

Awards and nominations

References

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