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About
Nigerian TV and film actor, writer, director, and producer known for his work across Yoruba and English-language Nollywood and for his work in the projects Just Not Married, Omoye, Shadow Parties, Fate of Alakada, Lugard, and Hey You!.
Before Fame
He studied Sociology at Lagos State University. He earned a Diploma from New York Film Academy. His first onscreen role was in the film Unknown Revenge in 2007. His first project as a director and producer was the TV series Kuti's Career Palace, a show he developed and put on air in 2013. HIs breakout acting role was in Just Not Married in 2016.
Trivia
He was named Most Promising Actor at the Best of Nollywood Awards 2016 for his role in Just Not Married. He won then Best Supporting Actor (Drama) at AMVCA 2017 for his work in Just Not Married. While finishing Kuti's Career Palace Season 2, the production hard drive crashed on the last shooting day and wiped material that almost making him quit. He cited that this disaster was the test that kept him in going in his career.
Family Life
He married Jumoke Salami in 2015. They have two children together. He is from Lagos State, Nigeria and often collaborates with Lagos-based creatives in both Yoruba and English productions.
Associated With
He and Funke Akindele have both appeared in the Alakada film franchise.
