Bose Akinola

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Bose Akinola
Other namesAkin Boss
CitizenshipNigeria
OccupationActress
TitleMrs.
SpouseMr Buliaminu Akinola
Children4
AwardsTwo times nominee for AMAA Award

Nominee for American DIYMA Award, 2021

Received Starboard Entertainment Award, Canada, 2018, Best Indigenous Movie based on AMOPE AJABIIJI, 2021, Nominee for AHBEA Award in the United States of America, 2016, ZAFAA Award for Best Indigenous Movie, 2022

Bose Akinola (born September, 9) is a Nigerian actress and producer. She is a Nollywood actress and a Yoruba woman. Her movies are in Yoruba. [1] She is also called Akin Boss. [2]

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Early life and education

Bose went to Omoyeni Primary School Ibadan and Community Grammar School, Akanran. She later moved to Adekile Goodwill Grammar School, Orita-Aperin, Ibadan, where she wrote her WAEC in 1989.

Acting career

Bose joined the film industry in 1998 and focused on Yoruba movies. She featured in “Idunnu Okan” and “Loogun Ofe.” [3] [4]

In 2022, she indicated interest and went ahead to vie for the governorship of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Producers Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) Oyo State Chapter. [5] [6] She won the election and became the new governor of the Oyo State Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) with 113 votes. She took over from Rose Odika, who was in that seat for eight years. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Personal life

She is married to Mr. Buliaminu Akinola. [12] They have two children and two grandchildren. [13] Bose is a grandmother who shares the same birthday with her granddaughter. [14] On September 9 2025, when the baby was delivered, Bose stated, “God gave me the sweetest birthday gift. Two hearts, one birthday. My heart just got a whole lot bigger. Blessed to welcome my beautiful grandbaby into the world After months of waiting, praying, and dreaming, our little miracle is finally here. Words can't describe the love we feel holding this tiny blessing in our arms. Welcome to the world, our sweetest gift.” [15]

Awards

She has the following awards:

References

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  2. NollywoodTmies. "Nollywood Actress Bose Akinola Welcomes Grandchild on Her Birthday". Simply Entertainment Reports and Trending Stories. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  3. Johnson, Violet (2025-09-10). "Bose Akinola Biography, Age, State Of Origin, Husband, Children, Movies, Net Worth" . Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  4. "Double Celebration: Actress Bose Akinola Marks Birthday and Welcomes Grandchild". Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News. 2013-08-05. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  5. Rukiyat Bakare (2022-09-24). "As a Yoruba actor, I can't accept role my children will not be proud of —Bose Akinola". tribuneonline. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  6. "Nollywood Actress, Bose Akinola declares for Oyo TAMPAN governorship". trinuneonline. 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  7. "CEOAfrica :: Actress Bose Akinola emerges Oyo TAMPAN governor :: Africa Online News Portal". www.ceoafrica.com. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  8. "Nollywood star, Bose Akinola becomes new TAMPAN governor - Blueprint Newspapers Limited". 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  9. Ayodele, Racheal (2022-11-18). "Actress Bose Akinola emerges new TAMPAN governor in Oyo". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  10. "Nollywood Actress, Bose Akinola Becomes New TAMPAN Chairman in Oyo State | Oyo State News". 2022-11-19. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  11. Rapheal (2025-06-14). "Bose Akinola: From plank selling to Nollywood stardom". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  12. 1 2 NationalInsight (2024-09-08). "Bose Akinola- Humility Personified: A Birthday Tribute to the Face of TAMPAN, Oyo - National Insight News" . Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  13. "Actress Bose Akinola Emerges TAMPAN's New Governor In Oyo - VONa Communications". 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  14. "Actress Bose Akinola Archives". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  15. Fasan, Yewande (2025-09-09). "Actress Bose Akinola welcomes grandchild on birthday". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  16. Ifeoluwa (2022-11-19). "Yoruba actress, Bose Akinola emerges Oyo TAMPAN Governor". ENTERTAINMENT — WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  17. Nwafor (2021-03-10). "DIYMA celebrates top Yoruba nollywood stars for their creativity, relevance". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  18. Ifedayo Ogunyemi (2021-03-10). "Ibrahim Chatta, Peju Ogunmola, 14 others emerge winners at DIYMA Awards". trinuneonline. Retrieved 2025-10-16.