Lateef Adedimeji
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Lateef Adedimeji | |
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 Lateef Adedimeji at AMVCA 2020 | |
| Born | Abdullateef Adedimeji 1 February 1986 Oshodi Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | "Crying Machine" |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
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| Years active | 2007- Present |
Lateef Adedimeji (born 1 February 1986) is a Nigerian actor, film-maker, producer and director, born and raised in Lagos State, but hails from Ogun State.[1] He gained popularity with his first major role in Yewande Adekoya's 2013 movie titled "Kudi Klepto", and has acted in over 100 Nigerian movies since he began acting 15 years ago. He is currently a brand ambasador for Airtel and Numatville Megacity.[2]
Early life
Lateef Adedimeji was born on 1 February 1986 in Isolo, Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. He is, however, a native of Abeokuta Ogun State. [1]
Education
He graduated from Olabisi Onabanjo University, where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication.[3]
Career
Lateef Adedimeji began acting in 2007, He has starred in several Nigerian films over the years alongside major names in the movie industry. In 2016, he won the 2016 Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba).[4] In 2015, he was nominated for City People Entertainment Award for the 2015 Most Promising Actor of the year. Lateef is widely confused to be related to popular Nigerian actor Odunlade Adekola due to their uncanny resemblance and sense of humor. He was equally opportune to work with UNICEF due to his writing prowess[5]
Filmography
- The New Patriots (2020)
- Veil (2020)
- Bina Baku (2019)
- Depth (2019)
- Koto (2019)
- Igi Aladi (2019)
- Bipolar (Àmódí) (2018)
- Ilu Ominira (2018).[6]
- Once Upon a Time (2017)
- Yeye Oge (2016)
- Kudi Klepto (2015)
Awards and honors
- 2016 Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba)
- 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba)
- City People Entertainment Awards For 2015 Most Promising Actor of the Year (Yoruba) Nominated
- City People Entertainment Awards For 2016 Best Supporting Actor Of The Year (Yoruba) (Won)
- Heritage Award in Atlanta For Best Actor Award for his role in Kudi Klepto.
- Odua Movie Awards For Best Actor Award in 2014 and 2015 respectively.
- City People Movie Awards For Best Actor Of The Year (Yoruba) 2018.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Lateef Adedimeji Biography and Net Worth 2019".
- ^ "Biography and net worth of Lateef Adedimeji".
- ^ "7 emerging Yoruba movie stars you need to know". Pulse.ng.
- ^ "Lateef Adedimeji Biography". quopedia.blogspot.com.
- ^ "Lateef Adedimeji Biography and Network 2019". theinfopro.com.
- ^ "Movies Featuring Lateef Adedimeji". ibakatv.com.
- ^ "Lateef Adedimeji: Biography, Career, Movies & More".