Shaffy Bello: Actress, Model And Former Singer
Posted on November 19, 2023
JOSHUA LEKHITHAH
Her American accent is top notch.
She is a Nigerian citizen.
She is a Nigerian actress.
She is a mother of 2.
She is a Yoruba lady.
Her name is Shaffy Bello-Akinrimisi popularly known as Shaffy Bello is a famous Nigerian actress, model and former singer.
Shaffy Bello was born on October 8, 1970 in Lagos State in the south western part of Nigeria. She is currently 53 years old.
Shaffy Bello grew up in Lagos State but relocated to the United States of America in 1987 where she had her elementary and secondary school education. She returned to Nigeria in 2009 and joined the Nigerian movie industry.
In 1997, she came into limelight when she appeared in Seyi Shodimu’s hit song ‘Love Me Jeje’.
In 2012, she starred as Joanne Lawson in the TV series Tinsel and as Adesuwa in Taste of Love. Her first major film was Eti Keta, a Yoruba film.
Shaffy Bello has since featured in several Yoruba and English movies and TV series including When Love Happens, Gbomo Gbomo Express, and Taste of Love.
Shaffy Bello is an exceptional beauty, creative, skillful, gifted and highly talented Nollywood actress, known for good interpretation of roles in both English and Yoruba movies.
She has acted alongside with Nigerian actors and actresses like Bimbo Ademoye, Richard Mofe Damijo, Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw, Linda Ejiofor, Zainab Balogun, Ramsey Nouah, Gbenro Ajibade, Gideon Okeke, amongst others.
She is known for Battleground (2017), Chief Daddy (2018), Voiceless Scream (2018) and Soft Work (2020).
Shaffy Bello speaks spotlessly with no fake American accent. With her style of speaking and her flawless manners, she has been able to impress her fans and viewers.
Her pronunciation prowess, choice of words and melodious voice is nothing but remarkable.
She is one of the few actresses in Nollywood that will have you glued to your screen all day with her perfect mastery of English. Her accent is crisp, along with her diction.
Shaffy Bello was married to her estranged husband, Mr. Akinrimisi, a US-based Nigerian and the union is blessed with two beautiful kids; a boy and a girl, Ashley Akinrimisi and Ashton Akinrimisi.