Content
- Biography
- Profile
- Early years
- Education
- Career
- Marriage
- Selected Filmography
- Awards And Nominations
- Net Worth
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Biography
Adetola Abdul lateef Adedimeji is an actor and filmmaker from Nigeria. Since he began acting 15 years ago, he has appeared in more than 100 Nigerian films. His first significant role was in the 2013 film Kudi Klepto, directed by Yewande Adekoya. Currently, he represents Airtel and Numatville Megacity as brand ambassadors.
Profile:
- Full Name: Adetola Lateef Adedimeji
- Date Of Birth: 1 February, 1986
- Place Of Birth: Lagos State, Isolo
- State Of Origin:
- Nationality: Nigerian
- University: Olabisi Onabanjo University
- Wife • Spouse: M.O Bimpe
- Profession: Actor • Filmmaker
Early Life
Lateef Adedimeji was born in Isolo, Lagos State, in southwestern Nigeria on February 1, 1986. His State Of Origin is Abeokuta, Ogun State. His mother, Kudirat Adedimeji, is a businesswoman from the Nigerian state of Oyo.
Education
Lateef went to Ire Akari Primary School in Isolo, Lagos State, for his elementary education. He then went to Ilamoye Grammar School in Okota, Lagos, for his secondary education.
He also went to a class at an acting studio in Onikan, Lagos State, where he learned how to act.
In addition to developing his writing and acting abilities, he did so in a non-governmental organization (NGO) (Community Life Project).
He earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Olabisi Onabanjo University.
Career
Lateef Adedimeji began his acting career in 2007 and was enrolled in a dance school when he began his profession. Lateef Adedimeji is a screenwriter and actor.
Since he was 15, Lateef Adedimeji has been in different theater roles, but he didn’t start acting professionally until 2007, when he joined Orisun TV. He began acting in high school and was chosen by an NGO to work as an informant and counselor during an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign.
Through the creation of video content in which he acted, he was tasked with educating the public about sexual-related concerns and human rights. Fans recognize him for portraying a frequently crying, passionate personality.
Over the years, he has been in a number of Nigerian movies with well-known actors and actresses. In 2016, he got the 2016 Best of Nollywood Award for Leading Actor (Yoruba).
In 2015, he was nominated for the 2015 City People Entertainment Award for Most Promising Actor. Due to their amazing similarity and same sense of humor, Lateef is sometimes mistaken for the famed Nigerian actor Odunlade Adekola.
He was equally qualified to work for UNICEF due to his writing skills. During the Nigeria Newspaper Night of Honor on October 30, 2021, he was named the face of male Nollywood.
Marriage
Lateef Adedimeji and Bimpe Oyebade, better known as Mo Bimbe, said their vows in a beautiful way on December 22, 2021.
On December 18, 2021, Adedimeji married his partner, Oyebade Adebimpe, who is also an actress.
Selected Filmography
- Kudi Klepto (2015)
- Yeye Oge (2016)
- Once Upon a Time (2017)
- Ilu Ominira (2018)
- Bipolar (Àmódí) (2018)
- Bina Baku (2019)
- Depth (2019)
- Koto (2019)
- Igi Aladi (2019)
- Adebimpe Omooba (2019)
- The New Patriots (2020)
- Veil (2020)
- Breaded Life (2021)
- Dwindle (2021)
- Ayinla (2021)
- Progressive Tailors Club (2021)
- Love Castle (2021)
- A Naija Christmas (2021)
- King of Thieves (2022 film) (2022)
- Strangers (2022)
- Ile Alayo (2022)
Awards And Nominations
- Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba) Nominated
- City People Entertainment Awards Most Promising Actor of the Year (Yoruba) Nominated
- 2016 Best Supporting Actor Of The Year (Yoruba) Won
- Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba) Nominated
- 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba) Won
- City People Movie Awards Best Actor Of The Year (Yoruba)Nominated
- 2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba) Nominated
- Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba) Won
- 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba Nominated
- 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated
- 2022 Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPA Awards) Best Actor in Africa Won
Social Media
Due to his consistent posting of fresh videos and content on his social media platforms, Lateef Adedimeji has amassed a sizable following. His accounts on social media include:
- Instagram: adedimejilateef
- Twitter: Lateef Adedimeji
Net Worth
One of the richest Yoruba Actor in Nigeria is Lateef Adedimeji, His estimated net worth is about $50 million