Lateef Adedimeji

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]

Lateef Adedimeji
Adedimeji at AMAA 2021
Born
Abdullateef Adetola Adedimeji

(1986-02-01) 1 February 1986
Isolo, Lagos State, Nigeria
Other names"Crying Machine"[1]
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materOlabisi Onabanjo University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • filmmaker
Years active2007–present
Known forKudi Klepto
Spouse
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(m. 2021)​
Awards
  • 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards—Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba)

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 skill 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 that 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 colorful style.[10][11]

Filmography

Awards and honors
Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2014 Odua Movie Awards Best Actor Won [18]
2015 Won
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 [19]
City People Movie Awards Best Actor Of The Year (Yoruba) Nominated
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba) Nominated [20]
Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba) Won
2020 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba Nominated [21]
2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominated [22]
2022 Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPA Awards) Best Actor in Africa Won [23]

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.
  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.
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  6. "7 emerging Yoruba movie stars you need to know". Pulse.ng. 16 April 2019.
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  8. "Lateef Adedimeji Biography and Network 2019". theinfopro.com.
  9. "Premium Times – Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations". Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  10. "See photos from actor Lateef Adedimeji wedding wit colleague Adebimpe Oyebade". 18 December 2021.
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  19. Augoye, Jayne (10 December 2018). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  20. Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
  21. "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
  22. Banjo, Noah (29 October 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  23. Online, Tribune (7 June 2022). "Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji bags international award". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2 August 2022.
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