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Lateef Adedimeji

Lateef Adedimeji

Nigerian actor (born 1986)


Adetola Abdullateef Adedimeji Listen (born 1 February 1986) is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker.[2][3] 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[4] since he began acting 15 years ago. He is currently a brand ambassador for Airtel and Numatville Megacity.[5]

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Early life

Lateef Adedimeji was born on the 1 February 1986 in Isolo, Lagos State, southwestern Nigeria. He is a native of Abeokuta, Ogun State.[1]

Education

Lateef started his primary education at Ire Akari Primary School, Isolo, Lagos State, and went to Ilamoye Grammar School Okota Lagos for his secondary school education.[2] He also attended a performance studio workshop at Onikan Lagos State where he had his performance training.[2] His writing and acting skills were also developed in a Non-governmental organization (NGO) (Community Life Project).[2] He graduated from Olabisi Onabanjo University, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication.[6]

Career

Lateef Adedimeji began his acting career in 2007, started his career with dancing,[2] and was enrolled in a dancing school. Lateef Adedimeji is an Actor and Screenwriter. Lateef Adedimeji has featured in various stage roles since when he was 15 but he started acting in 2007 when he joined Orisun TV. He started acting while in secondary school and he was picked by an NGO to serve as an informer and counselor during an HIV/AIDS campaign. His role was to educate the general public on sexual-related issues and human rights by creating video content in which he acted. Fans know him for playing the role of an emotional character who cries often. He has starred in several Nigerian films over the years alongside major names in the movie industry. In 2016, he won 2016 Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba).[7] In 2015, he was nominated for City People Entertainment Awards 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.[8] He was awarded the face of Nollywood male[9] during the ENigeria Newspaper Night of Honour on 30 October 2021.

Personal life

On 18 December 2021, Adedimeji wedded his partner, who is also an actress, Oyebade Adebimpe in a colorful style.[10][11]

Filmography

Awards and honors

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See also


References

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  2. The360reporters (18 July 2021). "Lateef Adedimeji Net Worth: Lateef Adedimeji Biography, Age, Career And Net Worth". The360Report. Retrieved 20 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. "Lateef Adedimeji: The more the fame, the more we need a lot of improvement". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 21 May 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  4. Mbuthia, Mercy (1 February 2021). "Lateef Adedimeji biography: age, wife, children, net worth, songs". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  5. "Lateef Adedimeji Biography". quopedia.blogspot.com.
  6. "New Nollywood comedy 'Breaded Life' hits cinemas". 16 April 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  7. Nwogu, Precious (3 June 2021). "Check out the new teaser for Kayode Kasum & Dare Olaitan's 'Dwindle!'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  8. Nwogu, Precious (14 December 2020). "Tunde Kelani announces production of Ayinla Omowura biopic titled 'Ayinla'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  9. Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (4 April 2022). "Biodun Stephen's movie 'Strangers' based on true events set for April release". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  10. "Ile Alayo: Lateef Adedimeji leaves viewers amused in season 2". Vanguard News. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  11. Augoye, Jayne (10 December 2018). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  12. Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  13. "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  14. Banjo, Noah (29 October 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  15. Online, Tribune (7 June 2022). "Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji bags international award". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2 August 2022.

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