If you needed another reason to adore veteran Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola, her love for books might be it. In one of July’s most heartwarming moments, the star of Netflix’s top‑ranking series To Kill A Monkey was spotted browsing at Spine & Label, a beloved bookstore in Abuja.

The Instagram reel shows Akintola stepping into the independent bookstore with clear excitement. She browses the shelves, running her hands along the spines and pausing to admire several titles. She explores works by African authors such as Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka, flips through a few pages, and takes photos with the staff before leaving with a stack of books, including Season of Crimson Blossoms by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim. Spine & Label shares in the Instagram post that her selections ranged from biography, fiction, romance, young adult to fantasy.

In a time when independent bookstores face increasing challenges, celebrity endorsements can go a long way.

See the Instagram moment below: