Bella Ebinum is a Nigerian actress, producer and model who has appeared in more than 70 Nollywood films since her debut in 2014. Born on October 14, 1990, in Warri, Delta State, she turned 36 on October 14, 2026. She holds an economics degree, runs a cosmetics brand, and in 2026 started hosting her own matchmaking show on YouTube.
| Date of Birth | October 14, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
Bella Ebinum Biography
Bella Nwanneka Ebinum was born in Warri but traces her roots to Kwale, both in Delta State. She’s the firstborn and only daughter in a family of three children, with two younger brothers. Her father worked as an accountant, while her mother was a nurse and a preacher.
Her parents raised the family as Jehovah’s Witnesses, so birthdays were never marked at home. “Growing up as a Jehovah Witness, my parents never attached any importance to birthdays,” she told Saturday Sun in November 2021. “So, I never celebrated my birthday for once when growing up.”
She attended Cambridge International School in Warri for her primary and secondary education. There, she fell in love with drama, stage plays and theatre arts. She went on to the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State and graduated with a degree in Economics in 2013, then completed her National Youth Service Corps programme in 2015.
Career
Bella got into Nollywood through actress and producer Elo Obokia, a former Miss Delta State. After seeing Obokia on Africa Magic, Bella reached out and said she wanted to act. Obokia told her the work was in Asaba, the hub of Nollywood’s Igbo-language films. Bella moved there right away, and Obokia introduced her to directors.
She kept her new career from her parents at first. “They only found out when my father’s friend resident in the USA called to tell him that he just watched my movie on YouTube, that he was proud of me,” she told Saturday Sun.
Her debut came with “Deceptive Act” in 2014, followed by “Negative Influence” and its sequel. She moved from small supporting parts to leading roles, playing housewives, royal princesses, girlfriends and maids in dramas and action films.
Her filmography includes Royal Wedding, Island Babes, War for Limpopo, Journey to Homeland, Twisted Love, Afraid to Fall, Irony of Life, Broken Reed, Chinelo the Goddess, Twist of Destiny, Family House, Clouds of Conspiracy, Fire of Love and Last Man Standing. She also appeared in the TV series “Bankole’s House.”
Later films include “When Love Beckons” (2021) as Sochima, “My Ex” (2022) as Joy, “Fate of My Home” (2023) as Tessy and “Forbidden Cave” (2025) as Anita. She’s worked with big Nollywood names including Yul Edochie, Zubby Michael, Ken Erics, Chizzy Alichi, Ngozi Ezeonu, Charles Inojie, Ebele Okaro and Jerry Williams.
Bella Ebinum’s latest movies
2026 has been one of her busiest years. In March she appeared in the comedy series “Uptown Studio” on Nitaco Film House. On August 15, PressNolly TV released “The Last Sacrifice,” in which she stars with Ebube Obio, Sarah James and Simon Chibuzor. The first part passed 230,000 views on YouTube.
Her newest release is “The Royal Cook,” which premiered on RealNolly TV on October 10, 2026. She stars alongside Stephen Odimgbe and Ugezu J. Ugezu, and she shared the release on Instagram that day. In September 2026, her own channel, BellaEbinum Movie TV, released the film “Besides Us.”
Finding Love with Bella Ebinum
In May 2026 she launched a matchmaking show on her YouTube channel, BellaEbinum TV. “So guys, this is Finding Love with Bella Ebinum,” she says as she opens the first episode, released on May 1, 2026. Single men and women give their name, age and job, then pop or keep a balloon to show whether they’re interested. The eighth episode came out on October 3, 2026.
Awards
In 2019 she won two awards: Most Outstanding Niger Delta Nollywood Actress of the Year, and Next Rated Actress at the Nigeria Women Achievers Awards. Her Instagram bio describes her as an “Actor, Producer, Economist.”
Business Ventures
Bella is the founder and CEO of Bella’s Secret, a cosmetics and skincare brand she promotes on social media. She also runs the Bella Global Humanitarian Foundation, a non-profit that supports vulnerable people, especially children and women. She has also worked as a brand ambassador for Zaron Cosmetics, a Nigerian makeup brand.
Personal Life
Bella is not married. She has described herself as being in a “committed and private relationship” and keeps her partner off social media.
She speaks openly about relationships. In a January 2023 interview with Punch’s Sunday Scoop, she said she wouldn’t leave a relationship only because her partner cheats, explaining that “men don’t cheat on a woman because of love, they just cheat.” She has also said she would “never walk into a loveless relationship” no matter what it could offer her financially.
In an April 2023 video, she said “a man can never do anything for a woman for free,” arguing that men expect something in return, and she advised young women against sex before marriage. Her faith is a big part of her life online too. She signs many posts with “#daughterofthemosthighGod” and “#youcantfightGod,” and has about 291,000 followers on Instagram.
Bella Ebinum Net Worth
Bella Ebinum earns mainly from acting fees, after more than a decade of steady work in Asaba-made films. She adds income from her Bella’s Secret cosmetics line and brand deals such as her Zaron Cosmetics ambassador role.
Her two YouTube channels are a newer source. Releasing films and her matchmaking show on her own channels lets her keep the advertising money, rather than taking a one-off fee from a producer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Bella Ebinum?
She was born on October 14, 1990, so she turned 36 on October 14, 2026.
Is Bella Ebinum married?
No. She is not married, but she has said she is in a committed, private relationship.
What state is Bella Ebinum from?
She is from Delta State. She was born in Warri and her family comes from Kwale.
What are Bella Ebinum’s latest movies?
Her latest films include “The Royal Cook” (October 2026), “The Last Sacrifice” (August 2026) and the comedy series “Uptown Studio” (March 2026).
What did Bella Ebinum study?
She studied Economics at the University of Port Harcourt and graduated in 2013.
