Very different. My sisters are very fashionable. It takes a village to raise a child and  the family is everything. We didn’t know it would be a hit but we thank God for it. We have been together for 25 years and  at this stage and  age  in my marriage, if  I’m still worried about my husband, and he’s worried about his wife in Nigeria then something is wrong. All rights reserved. Save. Listen “Again”. On today’s episode of sweet nostalgia A.K.A. Aside being an actress and  singer, Shaffy Bello is also a wife and mother of two teenagers who are based in the USA. Here Are 11 Times She Served Us Elegant Style Inspiration. I did a show called Shaffy your block, which is a musical blog. Ebuka, Shaffy Bello, Ini Edo Noble Igwe, and More. Shaffy Bello is a Nigerian film actress and singer. What was your childhood like? How ‘Love Me Jeje’ singer Shaffy Bello became a sought-after actress. Love me Jeje is one of the oldies that still evoke fond memories of the past. PM News recalls her first shot in the entertainment industry was when she featured in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled ”Love me Jeje”. There is the beautiful, fair-skinned lady who serenaded us with her tenor in ‘Love Me Jeje,’ a popular classic hit by musician Seyi Sodimu. Shaffy Bello has proven herself to be a phenomenal actress and icon in the Nigerian entertainment industry. I have been a girly girl. I can’t compare, I came here to spread my wings and spreading my wings I have. Tell us about your music career, you featured in Love me jeje love me tender… Home; Entertainment. READ – These 10 Photos Of Shaffy Bello Proves She Is Ageing Backwards It’s the grace of God. Shaffy grew up in the United States of America where she completed her elementary and secondary education. I believe I have done that. It takes a village to raise each and everyone of us. She is also a cast member in the popular Tinsel and as well as in the romantic-comedy movie, When Love … I did have one in 2007. When did you first come back? Your husband is abroad and you are here. You always have to be on your best behavior. My being here is being positive. What’s your experience abroad and in Nigeria like? By Nollywood Insider / October 8, 2019 Could you tell us other movies you have featured in? It was awesome. Those who are really great at what they do, keep excelling and I thank God for that. Lastly our Jara hotseat guest was the talented actress and musician Shaffy Bello! She has also featured in a stage play, 'The Gods are not to blame' as well as TV soap, Tinsel . I’m the one that sang it with my cousin, Seyi Shodimu. She sang the chorus and the hook of the song. Did you grow up in Lagos? Yung L: The Underrated Nigerian Sean Paul? Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Known for her stylish looks and impeccable fashion sense, she has become a renowned on Nigeria’s… Shaffy Bello Akinrimisi is a woman of many parts. Wande Coal is Legendary: Kill Skepticism. Since 1997 hit ‘Love Me jeje’, Nigerian Actress and Singer Shaffy Bello Is Still A Ray Of Sunshine 22 years later. The thing is this, I have been like this forever. NEWS WOMEN IN NOLLYWOOD. Click Here>>>>>>Anti-kidnap and anti-theft device for tracking and listening<<<<<<, Your email address will not be published. How lucrative was  Love me jeje? At this stage in my life I have to trust him. Now in this industry, people want quality, it’s not about quantity anymore. Don Rexxie: The Nigerian Record Magician. Things are a lot better now that the kids are grown-ups. After a career lull on a sojourn in the United States of America, the actor cum singer is fully back to Nigeria. Having spent some time  in the United States of America , she has decided to return home and pursue her passion . She returned to Nigeria in 2009 and eventually made name in the entertainment industry. Tinsel and Hush star actress, Shaffy Bello is in a celebrating mood as she adds another year today. My husband and children are back in the United States and  I do a lot of back and forth but it’s been worth it. As we all know, this is where we are  more acceptable, this is where we got a lot work done and internationally, we are getting there. Nollywood actress, Shaffy Bello on Thursday, celebrated her golden jubilee as she clocked 50 today. It was a different kind of song. A lot of Shaffy bello early years is still unknown as the beautiful light skinned actress is know to hold her privacy very dear. Shaffy was away from the entertainment scene for a while until she returned with better passion for acting. She go… Released in 1997 off Seyi Sodimu’s Born In Africa album, Love Me Jeje tore through the airwaves and pretty much slept there. Superboy Cheque: The Newest Nigerian Sensation On The Block Destined To…. The quintessential lady of screen and former pop gospel singer Shaffy Bello Akinrimisi known for her hit song ‘ Love me Jeje, Love me Tender’ that … A few of her celebrity friends in tge industry like Kate Henshaw, Comedian Chi girl have her on their insatgram page to celebrate beautiful actress on her birthday. It’s been a long time but I do come back once in a while but 2009 was when my husband and I decided I came to Nigeria. Her first step into the entertainment industry was in 1997 when she featured on her cousin, Seyi Sodimu’s song 'Love me jeje'. Posted on July 10 2016 , at 10:44 pm . NEW MUSIC ALERT: MANNYWELLZ RELEASES THRILLING NEW E.P TITLED ”THE MIRAGE”. Released in 1997 off his studio album titled Born in Africa, "Lov Among those that haven’t faded into background is Shaffy Bello. Timilehin Ajagunna. #VibeQuickie: Is Nigeria Ready To Be Gay? The name Shaffy Bello conjures many images. Are  you not afraid  American girls can snatch your husband? #TuneBackThursdays: Seyi Sodimu ft Shafy Bello- Love Me Jeje, DICE AILES SUPPORTS #ENDSARS CAMPAIGN WITH NEW SINGLE “NO ONE”, Shabazz Recruits Almighty Trei For Debut 2020 Release “Pon Mission”, Nigerian American rapper Orchestrate96 Releases Debut Solo Album “Young & Naive”, GHANA STANDS STILL FOR THE BATTLE OF DANCEHALL SUPREMACY IN “ASAASE…, A TIMELINE OF EVENTS SINCE THE RELEASE OF BURNA BOY’S AFRICAN…, TikTok 103: TIKTOK SAFETY SIMPLIFIED WITH 5 EASY TIPS, BURNA BOY MTV EMA NOMINATION AND BET HIP HOP AWARD PERFORMANCE…, “Burna Boy Stands Twice As Tall Leading The Pack As A…. You have a good voice, have you waxed an album? They help in making sure the kids are fine and my husband is well taken care of. Shafy Bello Career In 1997, Shaffy featured on her cousin, Seyi Sodimu’s song ‘ Love me jeje’. I have made a lot of sacrifice. I will drop anything here just to go to them. I toured Europe and Nigeria and it’s titled Give Him the praise. Sure, but we respect each other, we know we have a good thing going on and we don’t want to do anything bad. Africans say it takes a village to raise a child. We have built something together, we have built an empire together with two children, a life time of marital bliss. There were times I couldn’t take any job, because I had to be back with my children. Everything about this jam was just superbly fascinating: The habroad touch, the lyrics which every one (young and old) drank up like free wine, the video that was of the best standard at the time and of course the ultra smooth voice of the ever so beautiful Shafy Bello. Very calm, there was honour in growing up then. There were bad boys and bad girls then too. It’s been very challenging. Shafy Bello is a Nigerian film actress and singer. She first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled “Love Me Jeje”. Shaffy Bello is on Facebook. Raising kids abroad or here doesn’t really make a difference, it depends on their parents. The gorgeous mother of two first There was a video too but when I returned to Nigeria, acting was where the Lord led me. On today’s episode of sweet nostalgia A.K.A. Suffix to say after “Love Me Jeje” by Seyi Sodimu, she went on tour where she did a gospel album at the Redeem Christ Church, travelling to USA and England. Since then, the multi-talented Shaffy Bello has starred in dozens of movies and series like “Tinsel” and “Gbomo Gbomo Express”. Will a woman always be a woman ? Can you please tell us a bit about Shaffy Bello Akinrimisi -love, life, family and much more… I’m married. I tell you, when the grace of God is  upon you and you have your spouse’s support as well as your children’s and your family’s everything is okay. Shaffy first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled “Love Me Jeje“. More than 20 years after, Shaffy Bello is still a powerful figure who does not seem to be waning anytime soon. Will a man always be a man? BURNA BOY MTV EMA NOMINATION AND BET HIP HOP AWARD PERFORMANCE WITH COLDPLAY’S CHRIS MARTIN. With your family abroad, how do you cope? She first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled “Love Me Jeje”. When I was there I did a lot of little jobs here and there. Agu, 2020: How strikes, COVID-19, govt wrecked education, CoVID-19: TFN kicks off radio school programme in Ogun, Expose children to early academic competition, Corona Trust member tells parents, How oil sector projects can benefit Nigerians, by stakeholders, Pushing back Youth unemployment post-COVID-19. The styling perfectly fits into today’s fashion craze and the slow afro-groove of the song is the new pop of the Nigerian music industry. What is style to you? Required fields are marked *. I’m not done with music and  right now, I’m still nurturing that. Making her most recent in the forthcoming movie, Lara and The Beat, upon her return, she’d also starred in the unique Telenovela series titled ‘Taste of Love’. I have been gone since 1987. The video even barely feels old school (well, except for Seyi’s coat and Shafy’s makeup ???). That’s the 20-year-old song that keeps trailing me. You will go out and somebody that doesn’t even know your parents reprimands you if you did something wrong. About six years ago. "Love Me Jeje" is an Afro-soul song by U.S-based Nigerian recording artist Seyi Sodimu. Shaffy Bello started her career as a singer in 1997 where she featured in Seyi Sodimu’s song “Love Me Jeje”, a song which became a street anthem at that time with its massive airplay. It started an era really. Sure. It was beyond what we thought. She’s not only a musician; she is also an actress making waves in Nollywood. 7 LOCAL NIGERIAN TV STATIONS THAT MADE GROWING UP FUN, #TUNEBACKTHURSDAYS: ‘BLACKKY’, AN OG IN THE NIGERIAN DANCEHALL GENRE, #TUNEBACKTHURSDAYS: FELA’S WATER NO GET ENEMY IS AS TIMELESS AS THEY COME. Our upbringing was good and exciting and I wouldn’t forget that and I try as much as possible to inculcate  that in my children. Nigerian actress Shaffy Bello is popular for featuring on 90's hit song 'Love me jeje' - but there's more about her you should know. Fondly called aunty Shaffy, is loved by all because of her undying love for looking fabulous at all times. She first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled "Love Me Jeje". Her TV career includes recurring roles in TV series “Tinsel" (as Joanne Lawson), "Taste of Love” (where she plays Adesua) and Femi Odugbemi's "Battleground. Actresses remove 10years from main age. My sisters and brothers are all in the United States, my whole family. Shafy grew up in the United States of America where she completed her education. I did stage, I did community stage plays , I did church stage plays, which people loved. She sang the chorus and the hook of the song. When you have a good man, you have a good man. Joke Silva was acting Second Chance play with Olu Jacobs from 1978 when tv was black and whute,some episodes she was not young rara,she come … Click Here>>>>>>7 Natural Herbs to Finally End Premature Ejaculation and Weak Erection<<<<<<, We’ll be asking for restitution –Prof. Tune Back Thursday, we have what might just have been the biggest Nigerian song of the 90s decade – Love Me Jeje (please argue with your fake earpiece). I went to school there. Shafy Bello Born Nigeria Other namesShafy Bello-Akinrimisi Occupation Film actress singer Years active1990s–present Children2 Shafy Bello is a Nigerian film actress and singer. I have so done many including Taste of love, When love happens, The third party and also in  Tinsel. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 1.Shaffy Bello-Akinrimisi was born on October 8, 1970, in Nigeria. 2.She moved to america in 1987 the place she had her college training. There’s no reason to doubt him. HER voice always rings a bell and especially in that melodious track, Love Me Jeje, Love Me Tender. It depends on who you are, your culture, your beliefs and you inculcate these in your children and trust God. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Join Facebook to connect with Shaffy Bello and others you may know. Seyi Shodimu music video for Love me jeje is 28years back,she was like 29 there. Her voice was outstanding, her elegant looks and style was top notch. 9 Things To Know About ‘Love Me Jeje’ Singer, Shaffy Bello As She Turns 50 Shaffy Bello-Akinrimisi is a popular Nigerian singer and actress. People think we are lovers but we are cousins. Since her role in Eti Keta, she has featured in 'Beneficence' and 'When Love Happens'. Her first major film was Eti Keta, a Yoruba film. Her first major film was Eti Keta, a Yoruba film. I think I have been bitten by the acting bug and that has caught me for now, but I’m still much into  music but I’m not going there yet. Adekunle Gold – “Afropop Vol 1” Album Review. God bless Seyi Sodimu and Shafy Bello for colouring our music history with this evergreen gem, and God bless me for bringing it your way today???. In this interview with Sunday Sun in Lagos, she spoke about her career, staying away from her family and lots more. So, where have you been? Now, they are in college and   I  can stay five, six months without going to the United States. ‘Love Me Jeje’, saw Shaffy Bello Akinrimis’s velvet voice at its finest. When did you return home? For my husband, it’s not been easy. NTBB: Wizkid’s Absence At Coachella -Genuine Reason Or Mere Excuses? Not many know that Shafy was the lady that took the chorus. I have some here too but majority of them are in the United States . My last born is 18 years old and  in college. She is a former pop singer known for featuring vocals in the 1970 hit song, ‘Love me jeje, Love me Tender’ which made its waves in the 80s. My mum was very fashionable before she died. Your email address will not be published. Shaffy sang the chorus and floated on the hook of the song which was enough to inspire her to add singer on her CV, but there were no hit songs after the “Love me Jeje” vocals or so it seems. She burst into the limelight with the hit single and musical video, "Love Me Jeje," with popular singer, Seyi Sodimu. © 2019 Vibe Interactive Limited. The pretty mother of two said in an interview with E-247 that her union has worked with help from God. 3.She grew to become common when she featured in her cousin, Seyi Sodimu’s Love Me Jeje’ track in 1997. Shaffy Bello started her career brilliantly as a backup singer on her cousin’s song “Love me Jeje” in 1997. I trust him, he’s a good man. Tune Back Thursday, we have what might just have been the biggest Nigerian song of the 90s decade – Love Me Jeje (please argue with your fak… December 4, 2020September 29, 2020by Ọmọ́níkẹ̀ẹ́ Adéòtí My first introduction to Shaffy Bello was in 1997 on African Independent Telivision’s music show, Kenny’s music. The American-born Nigerian actress shot into the limelight after her collaboration with Seyi Sodimu for the 1997 hit love song “Love Me Jeje”. Having spent some time in the United States of … That was in 2009. I grew up with five other girls and with two brothers. Since 1997 hit ‘Love Me jeje’, Nigerian Actress and Singer Shaffy Bello Is Still A Ray Of Sunshine 22 years later. We knew it was a good song but we didn’t know it was going to stand a whole generation up mixing English and Yoruba. New Music: DJ Jimmy Jatt – Worry Me ft. 2 Baba & Buju. Shaffy Bello Biography And Career Shafy Bello was born on the 9th of October, 1974 in Nigeria but she moved to the United States at a very early age of 13 where she completed her education. I have done a lot of stage plays, I have done movies, I have done TV shows,  it’s been an awesome time for me. Watching the video now, it is so easy to see how much our current urban culture heavily feeds off the trends from that era. HER voice  always rings a bell and especially in that melodious track, Love Me Jeje,  Love Me Tender. I have lived in the United States of America for over 25 years. According to her, “It’s by the grace of God. She was a singer and main dancer in Seyi Sodimu’s hit single, “Love me Jeje”. Toke Makinwa’s Hot Shots For 2020. She grew up in the United States where she completed her education. in Biography Nollywood Leave a comment. Her Acting Career She first shot into the entertainment scene when she featured vocals in a 1997 hit song by Seyi Sodimu titled “Love Me Jeje”. Our celebrity profile of the week is the gorgeous Nigerian actress, former singer, mother and entrepreneur Shaffy Bello. It’s in the family but I’m just me. He was in high school and my daughter was in high school before getting into college and in all that transition, I had to keep going back and forth to make sure everything went well. It’s Shaffy Bello’s Birthday! By Bolaji Okunola Super Eagles’ captain, Ahmed Musa has again cried out that unknown internet fraudster fondly... © 2019 The Sun Nigeria - Managed by Netsera. The remix is out and doing great. 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