By Victor Enengedi
A Theatre Arts graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, Bimbo has featured in countless Nollywood block-busters.
He started out as disc jockey (DJ) at the Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation in 1979 from where he rose to become a presenter/producer. He then crossed over to Ogun State Television (OGTV), working actively as a broadcaster until 1985 when he decided to give acting a shot.
He eventually made a name for himself in the 90s, featuring in some of the best soap operas, including ‘Village Headmaster’, ‘Ripples’ by Zeb Ejiro, and ‘Checkmate’ by Amaka Igwe.
At the advent of Nollywood, Bimbo was also part of the pioneering acts, featuring in majors like ‘Hostages’, ‘Raging Storm’, ‘Kingmaker’ and an almost endless list of others.
In addition to being an actor, Bimbo who is from Lagos State also doubles as a producer/director, having produced and directed several movies
A renowned broadcaster, Bimbo still takes time off his ever busy schedule on locations to work as co-host of the early Saturday morning 80-minute family magazine live show, Bimbo-Shola Connect on Lagos Television (LTV).
Veteran actor Bimbo Manuel turns 56.
