Abimbola Roli Craig | |
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Born | 3 November 1986 Warri, Delta State, Nigeria | (age 38)
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | University of Buckingham |
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Known for | Skinny Girl in Transit |
Abimbola Craig (born 3 November 1986) is a Nigerian Nollywood actress and producer who starred as Tiwalade in Skinny Girl in Transit.[1][2] She was originally slated to be the producer of Skinny Girl in Transit but ended up playing the lead role. Since the first season, Abimbola has not only acted as the lead but has also produced Seasons 2 through 6 of the series.[3] In addition, Craig co-produced the box office hit Sugar Rush in 2019, alongside Jadesola Osiberu.
Career
Craig previously worked as Head of Production at Ndani TV Communications, which is also known as Ndani TV, and produced shows including Skinny Girl in Transit, Phases, Rumor Has It, The Juice, and Game On.[2] Craig also runs an online website and social media account where she regularly posts short videos about life issues or hot gists.[4] She was part of the remake of Glamour Girls.[5]
Filmography
- My Wife & I (2017) as Wife
- Skinny Girl in Transit (2015) as Tiwalade / and also the Producer
- Isoken (2017) as Yinka
- Sugar Rush (2019) as a co-producer
- Oga! Pastor (2019 TV Series) as the Producer
- Who lived at number 6 (2021) as Amina
- Glamour Girls (2022) as the Producer
- Phases
- Rumor Has It
- The Juice
- Game On
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Short Film or Online Video | Fractured | Nominated | [6] |
References
- ^ "Nollywood celebrities grace latest MTV Shuga's movie screening". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 25 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ a b Al, Ayo (3 November 2019). "Abimbola Craig Biography Profile FabWoman".
- ^ "Abimbola Craig : "I was meant to produce "Skinny Girl in Transit"". Pulse Nigeria. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ [1][dead link ]
- ^ "'Glamour Girls': Nollywood classic remake falls short of the glitz". Daily Trust. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
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