Samuel Abiola Robinson
Samuel Abiola Robinson (born 30 June 1998) is a Nigerian actor who appears in Nollywood and Malayalam films.[1][2] He is best known for his role from the 2018 Malayalam movie Sudani from Nigeria, directed by Zakariya Mohammed.
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Born | Samuel Abiola Robinson 30 June 1998 Lagos, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | Secondary Education |
Alma mater | Grait International College |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2013–present |
Notable work | Green White Green Sudani from Nigeria |
Personal life
Robinson attended Grait Secondary School but put off university to pursue a career as a professional actor.[3][4]
Career
Samuel's career as an actor began in 2013.[5] He has appeared in several major productions in Africa such as Walt Disney's Desperate Housewives Africa, M-Net's Tinsel, MTV Base's Shuga and Raconteur Production's 8 Bars And A Clef to name a few.[6] He became the first African Actor to play a leading role in Indian cinema[7] when he featured in an Indian film, the 2018 film Sudani from Nigeria, with Indian actor Soubin Shahir.[8] Samuel has also appeared in the Malayalam movie Oru Caribbean Udayippu, released in 2019.[9]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2015 | 8 Bars & A Clef | Young Victor | English | |
2016 | Green White Green | Segun | ||
2018 | Sudani from Nigeria | Samuel Abiola Robinson / Sudani | Malayalam | Debut Indian movie |
2019 | Oru Caribbean Udayippu | Samuel (Tik Tak) |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Tinsel | Gogo | |
2015 | Shuga | Ozzy | |
2015 | The MiddleMen | Amos | |
2015 | Desperate Housewives Africa | Akin Bello | |
2017 | The Governor | Toju Ochello |
Short films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Playing Victim | Tekena |
References
- "'Poli', 'Katta Waiting'- Nigerian star scouring for meaning". Kaumudiglobal.com. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- "Nollywood: Young actors suffer unfair treatment from producers - Samuel Robinson - Daily Post Nigeria". Dailypost.ng. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- "Soccer hero from Nigeria". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- "AT MY FIRST AUDITION, THE DIRECTOR STOOD UP AND SHOOK MY HAND". YNAIJA. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- "Injustices faced by young Nigerian actors". Pulse NG. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- "Nigerian Actor Samuel Abiola Robinson To Star In 'Sudani From Nigeria'". Afrireviews. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
- "From Porotta to People, I Love Kerala Samuel Abiola Robinson". www.thenewsminute.com. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- "Soubin Shahir to play the lead in Sudani from Nigeria". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- Oru Caribbean Udayippu on IMDb