Bamike Olawunmi

Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan (, born 24 April 1989), known professionally as Bam Bam, is a Nigerian film and stage actress. She is known for her roles in the supernatural drama Foreigner's God and the romantic film Love in Every Word (2025). She has also appeared in stage productions such as Fela's Republic & the Kalakuta Queens and Moremi: The Musical.

Early life and education Olawunmi was born in Lagos, Nigeria, the eldest child of a retired nurse and a career diplomat. Due to her father's postings, she spent parts of her childhood in the United States, France and the United Kingdom.

Career

Beginnings and Big Brother Naija After two audition attempts—Abuja in 2017 and Lagos in early 2018—Olawunmi was selected for Big Brother Naija "Double Wahala" season 3. Although evicted before the finale, she gained national recognition and adopted the nickname "Bam Bam." In 2025, Olawunmi-Adenibuyan played Chioma in Omoni Oboli's film Love in Every Word.

Other ventures In 2021, Olawunmi-Adenibuyan launched Bam Beauty Oil, a skincare line that reportedly grossed ₦25 million in initial sales.

Philanthropy and advocacy She founded the Bammy Bestowed Foundation, which funds maternal-health outreaches and scholarships for girls. In 2023, she joined MTV Base Africa's voter-registration campaign alongside 2Baba and Tiwa Savage.

Personal life She married fellow Big Brother Naija alumnus Tope "Teddy A" Adenibuyan on 7 September 2019 in Ogun State, followed by a white ceremony on 16 November 2019 in Dubai. The couple have two children.

Selected filmography