Shaffy Bello is a Nigerian film actress and singer. She first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled " Love Me Jeje".

Career

Shaffy grew up in the United States where she completed her education. Her first major film was ''Eti Keta'', a Yoruba film. In 2012, she starred as Joanne Lawson in the TV series ''

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'' and as Adesuwa in ''Taste of Love''. Shaffy has since featured in several Yoruba and English language films and TV series including ''

When Love Happens ''...When Love Happens'' is a 2014 Nigerian romantic comedy film co-produced and directed by Seyi Babatope. It stars Weruche Opia, OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Oreka Godis, Gideon Okeke, Bukky Wright, Desmond Elliot, Wale Ojo, Keppy Ekpenyong and Sh ...

'', ''

Gbomo Gbomo Express ''Gbomo Gbomo Express'' is a 2015 Nigerian caper comedy film, written and directed by Walter Taylaur. It stars Ramsey Nouah, Osas Ighodaro, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Kiki Omeili, Alexx Ekubo, Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Ikechukwu Onunaku and Shafy ...

'', and Taste of Love.

Selected filmography

*''Eti Keta'' *''The Score'' *''

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'' *''Taste of Love'' *'' It's Her Day'' *'' Ovy's Voice'' *'' Hire a Man'' (2017) *''Light will Come'' *''Twisted Twins'' *'' Three Thieves'' *'' The Therapist'' *'' Two Weeks in Lagos'' *''

Soft Work ''Soft Work'', is a 2020 Nigerian action heist film directed and produced by Darasen Richards. The film stars Alexx Ekubo and Frank Donga in the lead roles whereas Akin Lewis, Shafy Bello, Sanni Mu’azu and IK Ogbonna made supportive roles. The ...

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Unroyal ''Unroyal'', is a 2020 Nigerian drama film directed by Moses Inwang and produced by Matilda Lambert. The film stars Matilda Lambert and IK Ogbonna in the lead roles whereas Prince Sontoye, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Linda Osifo made supportive rol ...

'' (2020) *'' Mama Drama'' (2020) *'' Chief Daddy'' *''From Lagos with Love'' *''Iboju'' *''

Elevator Baby ''Elevator Baby'' is a 2019 Nigerian drama thriller film directed by Akay Mason and produced by Niyi Akinmolayan. It was produced by Niyi's production company Anthill Studios, and stars Toyin Abraham, Timini Egbuson, Sambasa Nzeribe, Samuel Olat ...

'' *''Fishbone'' *''

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'' *'' Your Exellency'' *''Deep blue sea'' *'' Nneka the Pretty Serpent'' *''Separated'' *'' Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke'' *'' Crazy Grannies'' *''

Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman ''Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman'' is a 2022 Yoruba-language Nigerian historical drama film directed by Biyi Bandele and distributed by Netflix, based on ''Death and the King's Horseman'', a stage play he wrote while in Cambridge, where he wa ...

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Mothers and Daughters-In-Law Kehinde Olorunyomi (born 13 January 1981) is a Nigerian actress and screenwriter, and filmmaker notable for her role in the defunct soap opera DOMINO and several screenplays. Career Acting Olorunyomi started her acting career in 2001, with the ...

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The Rise of Igbinogun ''The Rise of Igbinogun'' is a 2021 Nigerian action film written and directed by Innocent Ideh and co-produced by Tunde Aina and Innocent Chukwuma Ideh. The movie stars Shaffy Bello, Femi Branch, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Ego Nwosu, Akin ...

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Love Is War (2019 film) Love Is War may refer to: * ''Love Is War'' (album), a 2006 album by Vanilla Ninja * ''Love Is War'' (1970 film), a 1970 Norwegian film * ''Love Is War'' (2019 film), a Nigerian film * "Love Is War", a 2010 song by Joe McElderry from '' Wide Awa ...

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Lara and the Beat ''Lara and the Beat'' is a 2018 Nigerian drama film, directed by Tosin Coker, starring Seyi Shay, Vector, Somkele Iyamah, Wale Ojo, Sharon Ooja, Shaffy Bello and Uche Jombo. The film premiered on 8 July 2018. Lara and the Beat is a coming of ...

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Obsession (2022 film) Obsession is a 2022 Nigerian movie Written by Adelarin Awotedu, produced by Vincent Tobi and directed by Chidiebere Nwosu under the production company of VNation Pictures The film stars Mercy Aigbe, Shaffy Bello, Muna Abii, Benedicta Gafah an ...

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The Men's Club (Nigerian web series) ''The Men's Club'', popularly known as ''TMC'', is a Nigerian web series created by Urban Vision and directed by Tola Odunsi. It was first released in October 2018 on REDTV's youtube channel. It has had 4 seasons, with some holiday special editi ...

'' * ''Excess Luggage'' *''

Whose Meal Ticket Whose Meal Ticket is a 2017 Nigerian film written by Grace Edwin-Okon and produced by Kehinde Omoru under the guide of Roxanne Care Options Foundation. The film is a follow-up of deeply cut, and it focused on diabetes and how the patients can easil ...

'' *''Moth To A Flame'' *'' 40 Looks Good on You'' *''

Desperate Housewives Africa ''Desperate Housewives Africa'', also known as ''Desperate HWA'', is a Nigerian comedy-drama- mystery television series Pan-African version of the American television series, ''Desperate Housewives'' created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC S ...

'' * Elesin Oba: The King’s Horseman

Television

*'' Battleground'' (2017–18)

Awards and nominations

Personal life

Shafy Bello is married with two children.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bello, Shafy Living people 21st-century Nigerian actresses Yoruba actresses Nigerian expatriates in the United States Actresses in Yoruba cinema Nigerian film actresses Yoruba women musicians 20th-century Nigerian women singers Yoruba-language singers 1970 births People from Lagos State

Career

Selected filmography

Television

Awards and nominations

Personal life

See also

References

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