Kehinde Bankole

Kehinde Bankole (born 27 March 1985) is a Nigerian actress, model, and television host. She made her entertainment debut in Miss Commonwealth Nigeria 2003, then proceeded with MBGN 2004. She was named Revelation of the Year at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards, two years after her first screen feature in Wale Adenuga's Super Story.

Personal life Bankole was born in Ogun State as the fourth child, out of six of architect Babatunde Bankole and Titilayo Bankole, an administrative secretary. She has a twin sister, Taiwo, who also acts occasionally. She completed her primary education at Tunwase Nursery and Primary School, Ikeja, before studying mass communication at Olabisi Onabanjo University but took a break to focus on her modelling career in 2004.

Career

Modelling career Bankole first entertainment experience was when she auditioned as a contestant in Miss Commonwealth Nigeria pageant in 2003, although she did not win, she claimed the exposure was all she really wanted as she made the top 10.

Acting Bankole made her acting debut during her tenure as Lux ambassador in the family drama Super Story: Everything it Takes, playing the character Caro. She has also starred in other Wale Adenuga productions, including Papa Ajasco and This Life. On television, she played housewife Kiki Obi in Desperate Housewives Africa, the Nigerian remake of the American series. She also featured in the movie Prophetess with Toyin Abraham as well as in October 1 produced by Kunle Afolayan.

Talk show host She hosts daytime talk shows including Soul Sisters and African Kitchen. 2015 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress in Drama October 1 2020 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role –English Dear Affy

Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role –Yoruba Abeke Abuja International Film Festival Outstanding Female Actor Love Castle 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress in a Drama Dear Affy