Femi Adebayo
Fẹ́mi Adébáyọ̀ | |
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| Born | May 5 1970 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian (1972-present) |
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| Years active | 1985-present (Ogun Ajaye) |
| Parent | Adebayo Salami |
Femi Adebayo is a Nigerian lawyer, film actor, director, producer and Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture and Tourism.[1] He is the son of the veteran actor, Adebayo Salami.[2]
Early life and education
He was born in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, but originates from Ilorin, Kwara State.[3] He attended the C&S College for his secondary school education then to University of Ilorin where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Law, and earned a master's degree in Law at the University of Ibadan.[4][5]
Marital status
He remarried after a breakup with his first wife. He married Omotayo Adebayo after staying out of marriage for eight years. They got married on the 9 October 2016 and have a son. He has three children from the first marriage.[6]
Career
He began acting in 1985, the same year he featured in his father's first movie titled Ogun Ajaye.[7] He has starred in several Nigerian films,[quantify] winning four awards as Best Yoruba actor at the 17th African Film Awards popularly known as Afro Hollywood awards at the Stratford Town Hall in London. [8]He also won an award in the same category for the Best of Nollywood Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria Awards in 2012.[9][10] He has a long list of movies to his credits which includes the much anticipated Sonto Alapata, Wura Ati Fadaka, Ma Wobadan and Buga(a very funny one) just to mention a few. Femi is the MD/CEO of J-15 media network Nigeria. He has masters in law.[3][11]
Awards and honours
- Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) For Best Indigenous Movie (Yoruba) Etiko Onigedu[12] (2018)
- City People Movie Awards For Best Actor Of The Year (Yoruba) (2017)
- City People Entertainment Awards For Best Movie Producer Of The Year (Yoruba) (2015)
Filmography
- October 1 (2014)
- Ayitale (2013)
- Mokalik (2019)
- Heaven on My Mind (2018)
- Shola Arikusa (2017)
- Apaadi (2009)
References
- ^ "Nigeria HomePage - Breaking News, Business, Sports, Entertainment and Video News". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "I will still practise law –Femi Adebayo". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ a b "My mum is stricter than dad — Oga Bello's son". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "Separating your emotions from acting is based on professionalism says Femi Adebayo (Jelili)". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ Our Reporter. "Nobody promotes culture like we do -Femi Adebayo". nationaldailyng.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ Ayodele, Johnson (4 November 2017). "https://pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/femi-adebayo-and-wife-are-not-separated-according-to-a-video-id7555573.html". Pulse.ng.
{{cite news}}: External link in|title= - ^ Leadership Newspaper (27 November 2014). "Pass On The Baton: Stars Taking After Their Fathers' Profession". Nigerian News from Leadership News. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "Actor appointed SA to Kwara State Governor". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-02-23. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ "Day a fan kissed me in the presence of my wife — Femi Adebayo". Vanguard News. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "News about Femi Adebayo - biography and photos". NEWS.NAIJ.COM - Nigerian & worldwide news. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ Ikeru, Austine (2018-06-24). "Femi Adebayo Biography, History, Asset and Net Worth". Austine Media. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ https://punchng.com/amvca-2018-full-list-of-winners/