Buki Akib, 1979
Actors · January 2, 1979
Buki Akib
★ HOW OLD IS BUKI AKIB?
Buki Akib is 47 years old, born January 2, 1979 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Buki Akib played Josie Jump on the British children's show Balamory, a role that defined her early acting career before she pivoted to fashion design. Born in 1979 and trained at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Akib left the series to pursue an arts degree at Central Saint Martins. Since 2010, she has run her own fashion label, Not Just a Label, with work featured in London and New York exhibitions. A Capricorn.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Buki Akib is a British-Nigerian fashion designer and former actress who built her early reputation on television before establishing herself as a designer. Born 2 January 1979 in Britain, Akib trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, where she developed performance skills that would shape her initial career trajectory. She is best known for portraying Josie Jump in Balamory, a children's television programme where she appeared between 2002 and 2004. Her run on the show ended when filming schedules conflicted with her studies for an arts degree at Central Saint Martins; she was replaced by Kasia Haddad. Akib then transitioned away from acting to focus on design. Since 2010, she has owned and operated her own fashion label, Not Just a Label. Her design work has appeared in magazines and been exhibited in galleries across London and New York. As a female performer and entrepreneur active in both entertainment and fashion, Akib represents a generation of British creatives who moved between disciplines. Her life path number 11 reflects her visionary approach to career transitions. As a Capricorn, her disciplined shift from acting to building a sustainable fashion business aligns with the sign's strategic nature.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Akib trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts before landing her breakthrough role as Josie Jump on Balamory. Her education at the prestigious drama academy provided the foundation for her television career, which launched her into public recognition in the early 2000s.
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Trivia
- Akib left Balamory during its production run to pursue a degree in arts at Central Saint Martins, prioritizing education over continuing the children's series.
- Her fashion label, Not Just a Label, has been in operation since 2010 and has secured placements in international publications and exhibitions.
- Akib's work bridges British and Nigerian heritage, reflecting her multicultural identity as a British-Nigerian creative.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Buki Akib?
- Buki Akib is 47 years old (born January 2, 1979).
- When is Buki Akib's birthday?
- Buki Akib was born on January 2, 1979.
- What is Buki Akib's zodiac sign?
- Buki Akib is a Capricorn, born January 2, 1979.
- What is Buki Akib's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Buki Akib was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Buki Akib from?
- Buki Akib is from United Kingdom.
- What does Buki Akib do?
- Buki Akib is a actor.
- Is Buki Akib still alive?
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