Line #30 Characters/BobHeartsAbishola


1	Character page for Series/BobHeartsAbishola. Work in progress.
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3	Needs Images and Wiki Love.
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7	[[foldercontrol]]
8	!The Titular Couple
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10	[[folder:Bob Wheeler]]
11	!!Robert “Bob” Wheeler
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13	'''Played by''': Creator/BillyGardell
14	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1939.jpeg]]
15	The Bob of Series/BobHeartsAbishola. Bob is a divorced, middle-aged guy who runs [=MaxDot=], a company that sells a variety of compression-based clothing. After working himself into a heart attack and being in hospital, he meets Abishola.
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17	* ButtMonkey: it happens on occasion due to Bob’s unfamiliarity with Nigerian culture in general, and Abishola’s family in particular.
18	* FormerlyFat: As of Season 3, due to Billy Gardell's [[RealLifeWritesThePlot own weight loss]].
19	* NiceGuy: Bob’s defining trait. He is unfailingly nice and polite to everyone, even his [[DefrostingIceQueen mother-in-law, Ebun]].
20	* PhraseCatcher: “Oh Bob…”
21	[[/folder]]
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23	[[folder:Abishola Adebambo]]
24	!!Abishola Bolatito Doyinsola Oluwatoyin Adebambo Wheeler
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26	'''Played by''': Folake Olowofoyeku
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28	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1937_3.jpeg]]
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30	The Abishola in Series/BobHeartsAbishola. A no-nonsense nurse from Nigeria, studying to be a doctor, while raising her son Dele. She is the nurse who helps to take care of Bob after his heart attack. Despite her super-serious demeanor, she finds herself attracted to Bob.
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32	* EducationMama: Boy howdy is she ever. She has high expectations for her son, expecting him to be a doctor.
33	* FormerTeenRebel: In an attempt to bond with her son, Abishola admits to him that when she was his age, she already had a motorcycle and snuck out of the house to go to a dance club.
34	* HospitalHottie: Bob certainly thinks so.
35	* OverlyLongName: Already five names, with a sixth added after she marries Bob.
36	* {{Tsundere}}: On the surface Abishola can come across as somewhat prickly and standoffish, but she does have a loving heart, though she has some difficulty expressing her softer side.
37	* WhenSheSmiles: One of the first things that Bob noticed and fell in love with.
38	[[/folder]]
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40	!Abishola's Family
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42	[[folder:Uncle Tunde]]
43	!!Babatunde "Tunde" Olatunji
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45	'''Played by''': Creator/BarryShabakaHenley
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47	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1943.jpeg]]
48	Abishola’s maternal uncle, married to Olu. Takes an immediate liking to Bob. Somewhat dour, he does have a more relaxed and excitable side, especially for the Baconator from Wendy’s. While almost everyone tries to get Abishola together with Chukwuemeka, he remains steadfast on Team Bob, realizing that nice guy Bob would be a better fit for his niece than a chauvinistic bore like Chukwuemeka.
49	* CatchPhrase: “Oh Bob…”
50	* HenpeckedHusband: Most definitely is, but he doesn’t seem to mind, since he loves Olu so much.
51	* IWantGrandkids: Was almost on the receiving end of this. Both his and Olu’s families were pressuring Tunde to take another wife, which is perfectly legal in Nigeria, for the purpose of having grandchildren, as Olu was unable to get pregnant. Tunde turned them all down flat, because he loves Olu, and [[OneTrueLove ONLY]] Olu.
52	[[/folder]]
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54	[[folder:Auntie Olu]]
55	!!Oluwatoyin "Olu" Ifedayo Olatunji
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57	'''Played by''': Shola Adewusi
58	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1944_1.jpeg]]
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60	Abishola’s aunt on her mother’s side, happily married to Tunde. Shares his gleeful obsession with Baconators. Often the voice of reason and very supportive of Abishola and later, Morenike. Originally she wanted Abishola to marry a fellow Nigerian from their church, Chukwuemeka, but was won over by Bob’s persistence and nice guy persona.
61	* BewareTheNiceOnes: Auntie Olu is generally a sweet lady, unless you piss her off by hurting Abishola, or by virtue of being her sister, Ebunoluwa.
62	* CoolOldLady: She has her moments.
63	* OneTrueLove: She is this to her husband, Tunde.
64	[[/folder]]
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66	[[folder:Dele Adebambo]]
67	!!Dele Babatunde Adebambo Wheeler
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69	'''Played by''': Travis Wolfe, Jr.
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71	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1938.jpeg]]
72	Abishola’s teenaged son, destined to be a doctor, according to his mother. After watching surgery while spending the the day at work with his mom, he learns he has hemophobia, crushing his dreams of being a doctor. Dele is basically a good kid, who bonds well with Bob and his family, especially Christina, who he goes to for help about his future. Dele has an interest in dance and choreography, much to his mother’s confusion and Tayo’s ire.
73	* DumbassTeenageSon: Although highly intelligent and an exceptional student, asking Bob how good his fake ID looked was NOT a smart move.
74	* EmoTeen: Had shades of this during season two when he was questioning whether or not he wanted to be a doctor or a choreographer. The pressure from Abishola and Tayo didn’t help anything.
75	* IdiotBall: He grabs that bad boy with both hands when he asks Bob how his fake ID looks.
76	* MinorWithFakeID: Until he traded it for the IdiotBall.
77	* ParentalFashionVeto: Abishola’s initial reaction to Dele getting a new hairstyle.
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80	[[folder:Mama Ebun]]
81	!!Ebunoluwa "Ebun" Adebisi Odegbami
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83	'''Played by''': Saidah Arrika Ekulona
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85	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1955.jpeg]]
86	-> "Eeh! She was MY horrible sister BEFORE she was your horrible mother!"
87	Abishola’s mother.
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89	* TheFriendNobodyLikes: Mama Ebun makes it pretty hard to like, due to her critical and VERY abrasive personality.
90	* TheThingThatWouldNotLeave: Tends to overstay her welcome almost as soon as she walks through the door. With her planning on leaving her husband, she makes plans for a guest house in Bob’s yard. Unlike most examples, she does help out by cooking meals for her family.
91	* UnseenNoMore: In the first season, she is only referenced in conversations. In the second season, she's only shown on video chats with most of her face off-camera. Her full face and body are shown in the third season premiere.
92	[[/folder]]
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94	!Wheeler Family
95	[[folder:Dottie Wheeler]]
96	!!Dorothy "Dottie" Wheeler
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98	'''Played by''': Creator/ChristineEbersole
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100	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1940.jpeg]]
101	Mother to Bob, Douglas, and Christina and CFO for [=MaxDot=]. Has a stroke which forces her into a wheelchair (among other issues), requiring Bob to hire Abishola to help out with caring for his mother. Initially put off by Abishola’s blunt personality, she appreciates her help and tries to encourage the relationship between her and Bob. Can be somewhat insensitive, especially to Douglas and Christina, referring to them as “useless potheads.”
102	* CoolOldLady: Can be this, especially with Dele, Tunde, and Olu.
103	* ScrewPolitenessImASenior: She has her moments, usually at the expense of Bob and his siblings.
104	[[/folder]]
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106	[[folder:Douglas Wheeler]]
107	!!Douglas Wheeler
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109	'''Played by''': Creator/MattJones
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111	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1942.jpeg]]
112	Bob’s younger brother and Christina’s fraternal twin. Currently the floor manager for [=MaxDot=], was formerly the VP of Human Resources, but was demoted by his mother and Bob to try and teach him discipline and responsibility. Douglas comes to enjoy working the floor, especially with Goodwin and Kofo.
113	* BigLittleBrother: Happens due to the fact actor Creator/MattJones is taller than Creator/BillyGardell.
114	* TheUnfavorite: While Dottie isn't particularly nice to any of her children, Douglas gets the worst of it.
115	[[/folder]]
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117	[[folder:Christina Wheeler]]
118	!!Christina Wheeler
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120	'''Played by''': Creator/MaribethMonroe
121	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1941.jpeg]]
122	Bob’s little sister, and Douglas’s fraternal twin. At the start of the show, she was [=MaxDot=]’s marketing head, but feeling unappreciated, she decided to go elsewhere. Unfortunately for Christina, that blew up in her face, and upon returning to [=MaxDot=], she found her old job was taken by Kofo. Not wanting to kick her when she is down, Bob offers her the recently vacated job of janitor, which she grudgingly accepts. Towards the end of Season Four, with the expansion of [=MaxDot=], she earns her way back into the marketing department as its new head.
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124	* TheBabyOfTheBunch: The youngest of the three Wheeler kids.
125	* CoolBigSis: What she endeavors to be to Dele, however due to the age gap, she is really a [[CoolUncle good auntie]] to him.
126	-->'''Abishola:''' Christina, you are a good Auntie. \
127	'''Christina:''' Thank you.
128	[[/folder]]
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130	[[folder:Max Wheeler]]
131	!!Max Wheeler
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133	'''Played by''': Creator/JoelMurray
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135	Dottie’s late husband and father of Bob, Douglas, and Christina. He died sometime in 1994 while Bob was at University, forcing him to come home and help his mom run the business.
136	[[/folder]]
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138	![=MaxDot=] Employees
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140	[[folder:Goodwin]]
141	!!Goodwin Aderibigbe Olayiwola
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143	'''Played by''': Bayo Akinfemi
144	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1951_0.jpeg]]
145	Bob’s long suffering right hand man. Starts out as the floor manager at the start of the story, originally hired by Bob’s dad. He is married and has at least two children in private school. Due to his knowledge and experience with the company, Bob promotes him to president of the company when he retires to his new position of CEO. Before coming to America, Goodwin was on track to be a professor of economics at a university in Nigeria. He is cousins with Kofo, with whom he vacillates between trying to protect him and trying not to strangle him.
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148	[[folder:Kofo]]
149	!!Kofoworola "Kofo" Omogoriola Olanipekun
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151	'''Played by''': Anthony Okungbowa
152	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1952_2.jpeg]]
153	Goodwin’s cousin and current Marketing Executive for [=MaxDot=].
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156	!Woodward Memorial Hospital
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158	[[folder:Gloria]]
159	!!Gloria Tyler
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161	'''Played by''': Creator/VerneeWatson
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163	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1946.jpeg]]
164	One of the floor nurses who works with Abishola. Was looking forward to retirement until her husband blew their nest egg bailing their kids out. Was studying to be a doctor, but got railroaded into nursing, thanks to racism and sexism back when she was in school.
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166	* SassyBlackWoman: And how. Not even the patients are spared.
167	[[/folder]]
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169	[[folder:Kemi]]
170	!!Kemi
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172	'''Played by''': Gina Yashere
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174	[[quoteright:140:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/img_1945.jpeg]]
175	Abishola’s oldest friend who helped her and her son after they were unceremoniously abandoned by her now ex-husband, Tayo. Works in the kitchen at the hospital as a dietary aide.
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177	* ItsAllAboutMe: Can get that way on occasion, but she is a good person.
178	* OnlySaneWoman: Occasionally drops bits of wisdom from time to time.
179	* ReallyGetsAround: And proud of it.
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182	!Others
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184	[[folder:Chukwuemeka]]
185	!! Chukwuemeka Mborata
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187	'''Played by''': Tony Tambi
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189	A Nigerian pharmacist who went on a few dates with Abishola. Once Abishola began dating Bob exclusively, he began dating Kemi.
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191	* BasementDweller: Still lives with his mother.
192	* StrawMisogynist: He displayed quite a few of these traits early on, but they disappeared once he began seeing Kemi.
193	[[/folder]]
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195	[[folder:Ogechi]]
196	!!Ogechi Mborata
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198	'''Played by''': Creator/KimberlyScott
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200	The mother to Chukuwameka. Ogechi is a member of the same church that Abishola and her family attends, serving as the fountain from which all gossip flows. Thanks to this, she doesn’t have very many friends in the congregation. That being said, she does get on well with Ebunoluwa, who attends the same Bible study at the church.
201	* FriendlyEnemy: While she may not like or approve of Kemi dating her son, she does recognize that they both love him, and can agree on that (and not much else).
202	* TheFriendNobodyLikes: For certain. If it wasn’t for the fact that pretty much everyone who knows Ogechi is a member of the same congregation and nominally good Christians, she’d had no friends, save for her son and the previously mentioned Ebunoluwa.
203	* ObnoxiousInLaws: Though Kemi and Chukwuemeka are still just dating, Ogechi is most definitely this.
204	* SourOutsideSadInside: Because she can be a nosy, gossipy, pain in the ass, very few people know how sad and lonely Ogechi is. After having hip replacement surgery and Kemi helping to take care of her, it becomes a little more apparent.

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