Aisha Abimbola

Aisha Abimbola (December 19, 1970 – May 15, 2018) was a Nigerian actress and a Yoruba movie star.

Quotes

• I am from Lagos State. My siblings and I were brought up in Isale Eko, where we lived with my father. My mum passed away when I was really young, so I basically became the mother of the house. I became responsible for the upkeep of my siblings and father. I did the cooking and was saddled with the responsibility of taking my brothers to school. Till date, I still care for my siblings and parent and I am protective of them. My brothers often have to remind me that they have come of age.
  • My child confronted me for smoking in a movie — Aisha Abimbola, PUNCH
• I believe I was destined to become an actress because I never planned to become one. It happened that while I was still a student at the Lagos State Polytechnic, popular actor and director, Antar Laniyan, and some other actors, came to shoot a movie scene on campus. I recollect that it was a Wale Adenuga production. I walked up to him and told him I was interested in becoming an actor and the rest is now history.
  • My child confronted me for smoking in a movie — Aisha Abimbola, PUNCH
• I had waited for long and definitely, I must not settle for less. I should aim very high. I will surely come out with a blockbuster. Not by my power but by the power of my Creator.Just like I said, it’s on the way.

• • "Star actress, Aisha Abimbola denies dating Epsalum boss, Kazeem Afolayan ‘He is just my mentor’", Encomium (August 28, 2012)

• Don’t ever try to be anybody, be original and don’t get desperate. There are bad eggs everywhere; people will definitely want to play upon your intelligence. Don’t allow people to use you, your destiny is in your hands.
  • "Day I made armed robber drop his gun – Aisha Abimbola (Omoge Campus)", The Sun (October 1, 2017)
• Because my mother died when I was a little girl, I make sure that I discuss with my children all of the time. I also encourage them to see me as a friend because my mum was quite strict.
  • My child confronted me for smoking in a movie — Aisha Abimbola,
• I’ve never been a controversial person. I watch what I do, where I go and who I associate with.
  • My child confronted me for smoking in a movie — Aisha Abimbola,