Damilola Adegbite

Damilola Adegbite spent her formative years in Lagos and Osun states, she was born on May 18th, 1985, in Surulere, Lagos State, located in the western part of Nigeria. She completed her primary education in Surulere, Lagos, and pursued her secondary education at the prestigious Yaba College, also in Lagos. After obtaining her West African Senior Certificate, she furthered her studies at Bowen University in Iwo, Osun State, where she earned a degree in business administration.

Adegbite's foray into the Nigerian entertainment scene began in 2008, and she quickly made a name for herself with captivating performances. One of her breakthrough roles came in the popular television soap opera called Tinsel, where she portrayed the character Thelma Duke. This role propelled her to fame, and she garnered widespread recognition. Adegbite also garnered acclaim for her role as Kemi Williams in the hit movie Flower Girl.

Damilola Adegbite's talent and dedication to her craft have been recognized through various accolades. In 2011, she won the Best Actress in a TV Series at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Additionally, she received nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Nollywood Movie Awards in 2014 and the Film Actress of the Year at the 2013 ELOY Awards.

In August 2014, Adegbite became engaged to Ghanaian actor Chris Attoh, whom she met on the set of Tinsel. They welcomed their son, Brian, in September 2014 and tied the knot on February 14th, 2015, in Accra, Ghana. Sadly, the couple's marriage faced challenges, leading to their separation in September 2017 and subsequent divorce. The divorce attracted significant attention on social media, with Adegbite removing Attoh's surname from her accounts and unfollowing him on Instagram. In an interview, Attoh confirmed the end of their union, marking the conclusion of their relationship.

Throughout her career, Adegbite has appeared in numerous television commercials, hosted programs, and starred in notable films. She showcased her talent in the 2015 Nigerian psychological drama film, Heaven's Hell, alongside esteemed actors Femi Jacobs and OC Ukeje. Collaborating with renowned entertainment stars such as OC Ukeje, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, and Desmond Elliot, she has made her mark in the Nigerian film industry. Some of her notable movies include Heaven's Hell (2015), Flower Girl (2013), 6 Hours to Christmas (2010), Before 30 (2015 – present), Tinsel (2008–2012), and The V Monologues.

In 2021, Damilola launched a book titled "Reset".