Veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has made headlines with her candid revelations about her career, particularly her lack of romantic attraction to her handsome co-stars. During a recent appearance on the NollywoodHardCore show, Akintola shared her perspective on maintaining professionalism while working in the industry.
“I have never been attracted to an actor. All of you are my brothers; no be my brother na him you be?” she stated, emphasizing her focus on her craft rather than personal relationships. “My frame of mind when I come to work is that of an actor who is being professional. So I don’t see you people as ‘dateable’ individuals. We have some really handsome men as actors, but I have never thought of dating any of them. Honestly, in truthfulness.”
In addition to discussing her professional mindset, Akintola reflected on the challenges she faced when she first entered Nollywood. She recalled the sensationalist media coverage that marred her early career, revealing the harsh realities of being in the spotlight. “When I started, there was a lot of controversy and all sorts of things written about me,” she recalled. “Horrible stuff. There were even rumors saying I don’t wear underwear. News like that fly; it sells. You have more traction from things like that. People want to read about funny things like that.”
Akintola shared a particularly outrageous story she encountered: “I once read a story about myself claiming I was at a hotel off Toyin Street with a Sheikh.”
