Shaffy Bello: Stylish, versatile actress rolling back the years in grand style

Publish date: 2024-07-21

In the Nigerian movie industry, one veteran actress who has remained relevant since her debut is Shaffy Bello. The actress has shown that relevance is beyond age but goes deeper into one’s skill and talent, and she has both in spades.

So, who is Shaffy Bello? Why is she loved so much?

Shaffy Bello posing in a green outfit

Table of Content hide 1 Shaffy Bello biography 2 Shaffy Bello career 3 Shaffy Bello movies and series 4 Shaffy Bello’s net worth 5 Shaffy Bello family 6 Shaffy Bello age 7 Shaffy Bello bleaching 8 Shaffy Bello’s state of origin

Shaffy Bello biography

Shafy Bello-Akinrimisi, popularly known as Shaffy Bello, was born on October 8, 1970. Although she was born in Nigeria, she grew up in the United States of America. She moved with her parents in 1987 to the United States, where she had her education. Her years abroad are evident in the lovely way she speaks.

In 2009, the screen goddess returned to Nigeria. However, her years in the Nigerian entertainment scene date back to the 1990s when she showcased her singing and acting talent. When it comes to Nollywood, this actress has held down her fort, evidenced by her ranking as an A-listed actress by producers.

Her fair complexion makes her stand out and whenever she comes on the big screen, fans are always at the edge of their seats. Over the years, she has established herself as an actress, philanthropist and brand influencer. 

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Shaffy Bello career

In 1997, Shaffy Bello began her singing career by taking the chorus of Seyi Sodimu’s hit song, Love Me Jeje. This song quickly became a street anthem with its massive airplay. Her remarkable vocal range, as well as her stylish look and elegance in the song’s video, were quickly noticed.

However, Bello disappeared from the entertainment industry for long period. She returned to the screen in the 2010s with an even greater passion for acting. She got her first major role in the Yoruba film, Eti Keta, and from then on, she became a formidable force in the movie industry.

Shaffy Bello movies and series

Shaffy Bello has appeared in multiple Yoruba and English movies, as well as TV dramas/series. Some of them are listed below:

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Shaffy Bello’s net worth

Known for her powerful interpretation of roles in movies, Shaffy Bello has over the years established her name as a brand in Nollywood.

So far, there has been no official release on how much her net worth is, as of the time of this post. But the actress is known to be financially comfortable.

Shaffy Bello and her children

Shaffy Bello family

Shaffy Bello was married to Mr Akinrimisi for over two decades before they divorced. The couple has two children namely: Ashley Akinrimisi, and Ashton Akinrimisi.

In a chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, back in 2022, the veteran actress revealed that she divorced her husband circa 2017. She went ahead to shed more insight, saying she has no regrets about divorcing her husband. She said:

I wanted to spread my wings. I felt like I was pregnant and I couldn’t have a child. I felt like my wings were closed in and I was boxed in. I was yearning for more but didn’t realise what sacrifice will come with that,” she said.“I paid the price of [not] having a connection with my children. Coming to Nigeria, I would stay in my room sometimes and cry, like, ‘oh my gosh, what am I doing?’ I left them. My daughter was 13 and my son was 11.

Now mind you, I was a hands-on mother: come home, take a nap, set the table, all of that. And I mean, quit my job just to raise my children. That’s why I only had two. So when they grew up to a certain extent, I went back to work.

I sacrificed everything because I believe that they didn’t ask to be born. I wanted to give them everything. Leaving them was a huge sacrifice, but it turned around for good. I came back and wanted to be a Yoruba actor.

I found my calling; paid the price of divorce five years ago. He was a good man but I got to a place where I wanted more. I had to make that choice to focus on what I wanted. I’ve worked too hard and I’m sacrificing nothing.”

Shaffy Bello age

Shaffy Bello was born on October 8, 1970. She is currently 52 years old and will turn 53 in October 2023.

For a lady who is past 50 years, the veteran actress can be described as evergreen because she keeps looking younger every day.

Shaffy Bello bleaching

Most celebrities who are light-skinned have been accused of bleaching. Fans never fail to compare how these celebrities look when they started acting to how they look now. Forgetting the fact that as these celebrities come into the limelight and start to live a luxurious life, they cannot be the same as when they started. This is not cancelling the fact that some Nigerian celebrities bleach to have a lighter skin tone.

Shaffy Bello is one of those Nigerian celebrities who have been accused of bleaching by fans. But to date, at no point has she ever accepted the fact that she ever bleached. Her beauty compares to none. The fact that she is over fifty but still manages to look like a sweet sixteen is incredible.

Shaffy Bello’s state of origin

This screen goddess hails from Lagos State, Nigeria and she is of the Yoruba tribe. Her dialect, however, has a distinct sound because of the years that she stayed abroad.

Shaffy Bello on a movie set

Shaffy Bello is an icon that has set the pace for many young actors and actresses in the movie industry. Just like her beauty, her acting talent has continued to grow over the years and it is commendable how she has managed to remain relevant in the entertainment space.

So which of Shaffy Bello’s movies have you watched?

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