Bukunmi Oluwashina: Biography, Age, Songs, Movies, Family & Career

Bukunmi Oluwashina is one of the upcoming Nollywood actresses in the Yoruba genre. She is also a songstress, scriptwriter, soundtrack composer and producer.

In this post, we take a look at the life of the actress from her early life to her current career in the entertainment sector.

Early life

Bukunmi was born in the early 1990s into a family of 7. She is the third child and she hails from Ekiti state (Oke-Imesi).

Education

Bukunmi is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University. She graduated from the Department of Dramatic Arts.

Career

Bukunmi shot into prominence when she produced the popular movie, ‘Ayomi.’ She also wrote the script of this movie alongside other like A story like Mine, Oluwere and others.

Some of the movies she has featured in include Modebi Olami, Eniitan, Test, Excursion and many more. She has written several movie’s scripts which includes; Ayomi.

The actress partnered with Pepsi and Vivas for the premiere of Ayomi. Interestingly, Ayomi at that time was the only movie to have been at the Viva Cinema

Also, she was said to have produced the movie while she was still in school. According to the actress, it was a time when she had a lot of school-related projected but she had to learn how to manage her time properly.

Additionally, working with fantastic actors during the production of the movie made things easier. The movie featured the likes of Joke Silva, Muyiwa Ademola, Gabriel Afolayan, Damola Olatunji amongst others.

The movie was directed by Muyedeen Oladapo and it was released in September 2015.

The actress also featured in the popular movie, ‘the Blogger’s wife.’ She starred alongside the likes of Deyemi Okanlawon, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Adeniyi Johnson, Seun Omojola, Segun Arinze, Adunni Ade, Aisha Lawal and Adejumoke Aderounmu

The movie was released in 2017, produced by Seun Oloketuyi and directed by Toka Mckabor

The movie focuses on a male blogger (Deyemi Okanlawon) whose power is his internet-enabled laptop, and his downfall is his wife. Meanwhile, the weapon that threatens to destroy his years of hard work and family is sex. From the beginning he has a quest to remain at the top and mostly because of his demanding wife, he wants to keep her happy; she has needs that need to be met.

One of the movies Bukunmi wrote, ‘Itan temi’ is a love story that focuses on passion, emotion and affection.

The movie was shot in Osogbo; Osun State and the plot reveals the love and friendship between Iyiola (Oyinkansola Elebuibon), a spoilt brat and Niyi (Lateef Adedimeji) her best friend.

The movie portrays the twisted love between these characters. Iyiola and Niyi became closer when Iyiola lost her parents (Toyin Adegbola and Aina Gold). The friendship between the two of them was tested when Niyi began developing interest in other women and Iyi also took interest in Dapo played by Yomi Fash Lanso, who came into town on a business visit.

Even though they both took different routes in looking for love, they eventually find their way into each other arms. In fact, there is nothing sweeter than a friendship turned into love.

The movie is full of suspense not lost and for those who feel the passionate desire to love and be loved, this movie will linger on in their minds.

Itan temi was produced by Oyinkansola Elebuibon and directed by Seun Olaiya.

Bukunmi has been able to combine music and acting and this could be seen in some of her movies. For instance, one of her movie productions, ‘Beautiful song’ combines music with drama. The series comes across as a blend of Hgh School Musical, Boys over Flowers and Camp rock.

The movie was written and produced by the actress. It is a musical drama series and it was directed by Bogunbe Abiola Paul. Beautiful song featured the likes of Olumide Oworu, Joke Muyiwa, Yinka Salary, Jide Awobono and many others.

Also, the movie explores the theme of love, hatred, ambition, challenges, trials and survival. The series began showing online on the 1st of November 2016.

Relationship

Bukunmi revealed that she is in a relationship although she’s not dating someone in the industry. The reason for this according to her is because she doesn’t mix work with pleasure.

Baby mama

In response to the growing trend of baby mama, Bukunmi wrote an open letter to her future husband indicating that she would never consider being a `baby mama.’

The actress revealed that her mother never taught her to be a `baby mama’ or a nursing mother at a tender age and she advised her would-be man in the letter to work hard as she was doing at present.

She also wrote on the platform that some of their children would love fancy things like she did, adding that she and her future husband should be ready to afford such niceties of modern times for their children when they eventually arrive.

The actress also disclosed in the letter that their kids will learn, watch and know what being a father and husband entails as well as what being a mother and a wife looks like. Also, they will understand what genuine parental love, a home and family looks like.

Awards

Ayomi was nominated for the 2015 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards in the Best Indigenous Movie (Yoruba) category.

Other nominations include the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON Awards), MAYA Awards, and ACI Awards.

Bukunmi was also highlighted as one of the stars to watch out for in 2018. Other stars to watch out for include

  • Feyisara Hassan who has featured in movies like Rokun Rosa, Fikayomi, Ipinle Ese, Aye Asan, Aisan and Aisan Ife;
  • Tayo Adeniyi popularly called Shakyra. She featured in Amisu, Ojo idunnu, Ipinlese and several others.
  • Mercy Ebosele who has featured in movies like Alaanu mi, Anike, Apesin and produced movies like Imisi, Esu, Tibi Tire, Ibusun and Soko Soko;
  • Jumoke Odetola who won the award in the Best Indigenous Language Movie category, for her movie, Binta Ofege

51 thoughts on “Bukunmi Oluwashina: Biography, Age, Songs, Movies, Family & Career”

  1. U are a good role model and I wish I could meet u one on one cos I like d way you act am also looking forward to write my story out I don’t if I would be chance u are great mentor to me can’t love you less bukunmi oluwashina

  2. I love u bunkumi oluwashina
    I love her song,I love the way U cry in ur movies
    They are always emotional
    U are my role model
    And i know one day i will see u and i will be Iike u
    Can’t love u less

  3. OLUWABUNKUNMI SHINAAYOMI I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU, YOUR SONGS, MOVIES MAKES PERSON CRY YOUR SONGS GIVE INSPIRATION. HOW I WISH I SEE YOU TO PUT ME THROUGH THIS MOVIE INDUSTRY ILOVE YOU SO MUCH.

  4. My momma
    My role model ????????????????
    My only best actress and singer ????????????????
    I love u like kilode ????????????????
    Ur die hard fan ????????????????
    Ur number fan ????????????????
    Looking up to u momma????????????????????
    I know one day I may be graced to meet u
    I will be d happiest gyl in d world that day ????
    My onle and only joygiver ????????????
    Mentor bukunmi????????????????????

  5. So you are my sister from okemesi,that is good,I like you acting ,keep it up.God is on you side and always remember that you are from land of brave,okemesi a city sited on the hill that can never be hidden, love you dear.

  6. Momma I love ya
    u my role model
    Wish I could meet u
    Momma i wanna be a model like u
    Trust me I av d qualities of a model
    I wish u could train me up..will b very glad if u could help 08184154386..muah????????????❤❤

  7. Bukunmi Oluwashina,I will always loving u and love to watch all ur movies cuz whenever i watch ur film it makes me know more about what’s love is,infact i wonder how God give u wisdom to do all dis film,bukunmi i marvelled.

  8. Bukumi you are such in a million, my name is Akinyemi shakira I would like to meet you am also a young lady like you. I have passion for acting pleas this is my number 08096703804 pls you can contact me with this number I want to meet you please ????????????

  9. Dear Actress Bukunmi Oluwashina,
    you are indeed an amazing and wonderful Actress who has used her talent to change the many life of her fans to a better and meaningful life.
    i really appreciate and loved you more than you ever imagined, mere looking at you and hearing your voice you usually filled my day you you are indeed a genius.
    How i wish to have a physical contact with you even if it’s just for a day, but i believed that a day will surely be a day when i will got to know you better in reality.
    You are indeed my celebrity whom i loved so much.
    You will surely lead while others follows in your career.
    I wished you many success in your daily routine.
    I wish you forward ever backward never and I pray to God to bless you with a loving husband and blessed children living together in a peaceful home.
    More grease to your elbow. wish you more success in your career.
    I will always love and support you in your way.
    Have a nice day, and am looking forward to another fantastic movie you never cease to produce.

  10. You’re forever on my mind my symbolic role model, when I saw a comment of someone wishing to see you then I realized I’ve never set my eyes on you Cox whenever I see your movie I feel like I always see you not knowing it wasn’t reality, but was only in my dreams and imaginaries. If I no set my eyes on you and hug you in my lifetime wetin I gain if I fail to see you in my first life I’m definitely coming back to see and hug you my imaginary mother❣️❣️❣️????✌️

  11. SISTER BUKUNMI WHEN I WATCH YOUR MOVIE FOR THE FIRST TIME THAT WAS AYOMI I WAS VERY HAPPY BECAUSE IS A FILM MANY PEOPLE CAN ACT AM SO VERY IMPRESS ,I REALLY LOVE YOUR VOICE I WISH I CAN BE UNDER YOU PLEASE AM BEGGING YOU HELP ME YOU WILL NEVER COME DOWN MORE STRENGTH MA THIS IS MY NUMBER 08149560846

  12. Sis my name is taiwo adedeji am a twin.me and my twin sister knw how to sing very well we are small stars in our church pls cn we join u singing or u may even sponsos us we both cn compose sing and even play instrument lyk guitar and keyboard along side with 2boys while we are 2giris both of us were twins pls help 09057536983 or 08083679860 pls call

  13. Sister bukunmi I love all your movie and I always learn two or more from you although I have meet you once before and take some pictures with you I want to be under you you are my role model because me too I love to be acting like you please I need your number to contact you I want to be under you please I need your reply I will be glad if you reply me almighty god will continue to bless you and your family

  14. I have always dreamt of meeting u one day nd with every movies of urs dat hv watched I keep praying to God too make my dream come true

    I love who u are

  15. It’s a privileged knowing you despite not meeting you but it will do me a great honour if I can contact you via your email address to tell you more about myself and to show you my script I will love you to be my mentor who will guide and harness the qualities in me in acting. Thank you am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours fan

    • a very good actress bunkumi oluwashina
      How i wish ive ever meet you in person,
      Really want to be in the industry too with you,maybe you could put me through i just like everything about your entertainment life

  16. Sis bukunmi I really love u so much ever since I watch ur films in ur work forward ever backward never I will love to have ur num plss sis I will love to talk to u on phone more knowledge on ur work sis I love u with passion

  17. Bukunmi oluwashina I love u ever since I watch Ayomi and after watching all other movies like beautiful song text hey rantimi girlfriend and so on can’t tell how much ur love has growing inside me I will keep living u more and more

  18. I love you …I watch your films and learn many things.. your films are emotional and interesting.. I love you sister bukunmi
    God bless you am Happiness

  19. Anyway am happy to see someone from my town becoming great, I just know you are from my great town OKEMESI( the town of the brave) even though am not a fan but with this am one already, am from OKEMESI EKITI a prince to be precise

  20. sister bukunmi although am a small guy that is hustling,I really loves all your films and music…
    I pray God should continue bless you,add more knowledge to your brain….
    Sincerely I gain many things from your films

  21. I love you with passion when ever I watched ur films I learned many things ,how to love kind and careful mostly ur sounds so amazing just that I can’t download always trolls me on YouTube …. Always love you and lateef God bless ur hustle and ur family love u am olabisi

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