Adetola Abdullateef Adedimeji (born 1 February 1984) is a

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and

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. 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 since he began acting 15 years ago. He is currently a

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for

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and Numatville Megacity.

Early life

Lateef Adedimeji was born on 1 February 1984 in Isolo,

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, southwestern Nigeria. He is a native of

Abeokuta Abeokuta is the capital city of Ogun State located at the south western part of Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River, near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna; north of Lagos by railway, or by water. , Abeokut ...

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Education

Lateef started his primary education at Ire Akari Primary School, Isolo,

, and went to Ilamoye Grammar School Okota Lagos for his secondary school education. He also attended a performance studio workshop at Onikan Lagos State where he had his performance training. His writing and acting skills were also developed in a Non-governmental organization (NGO) (Community Life Project). He graduated from

Olabisi Onabanjo University Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye is a state-owned university located in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria. The university was founded on 7 July 1982 as Ogun State University (OSU) and was renamed Olabisi Onabanjo University on 29 May 2001, i ...

, where he obtained a

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in Mass Communication.

Career

Lateef Adedimeji began his acting career in 2007, started his career with dancing, and was enrolled in a dancing school. He is an

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and

Screenwriter A screenwriter (also called scriptwriter, scribe, or scenarist) is a person who practices the craft of writing for visual mass media, known as screenwriting. These can include short films, feature-length films, television programs, television ...

and 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

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campaign. His role was to educate the general public on sexual-related issues and

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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 The 2016 Best of Nollywood Awards was the 8th edition of the ceremony and took place in Aba, Abia State on 10 December 2016. The event was to be hosted by Okey Bakassi and Mercy Aigbe, with the latter not showing up on the award night. Awards wer ...

for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba). In 2015, he was nominated for

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for the 2015 Most Promising Actor of the year. Lateef is widely confused to be related to popular Nigerian actor

Odunlade Adekola Odunlade Jonathan Adekola (; born 31 December 1976) is a Nigerian actor, film-maker, film producer and film director. He gained popularity and was widely known for his lead role in Ishola Durojaye's 2003 movie, ''Asiri Gomina Wa'', and has act ...

due to their uncanny resemblance and sense of humor. He was equally opportune to work with

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due to his writing prowess. He was awarded the face of

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male 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 wedding.

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) *'' Sugar Rush'' (2019) as Kpala *'' Olokiki Oru'' (2019) *'' The New Patriots'' (2020) as Fred *''Rugudu'' (2020) as Chibuzor *''Veil'' (2020) *'' Soole'' (2021) as Julius *''Beauty and the Beast'' (2021) *'' Breaded Life'' (2021) as Jugunu *'' Dwindle'' (2021) as Fuku * '' Ayinla'' (2021) as Ayinla *'' Progressive Tailors Club'' (2021) as Saheed *''

Love Castle ''Love Castle'' is a 2021 Nigerian film directed by Desmond Elliot, produced by United States–based Nigerian, Beatrice Funke Ogunmola and co-produced by Victor Ogunmola. The film centers on themes of tradition and family ties; it portrays Cul ...

'' (2021) as Chi Joshua *''

A Naija Christmas ''A Naija Christmas'' is a 2021 Nigerian Christmas film directed by Kunle Afolayan and starring Abayomi Alvin, Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara and Rachel Oniga. The film was released on Netflix on December 16, 2021. It is the first Nigerian Christmas fil ...

'' (2021) as Tony Torpedo *''

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'' (2021) as Ezekiel *''That One Time'' (2022) *'' King of Thieves'' (2022) as Abegunde *''Order of Things'' (2022) as Larry *''Strangers'' (2022) *''Romeo'' (2022) as Anjola *''Ojukoro'' (2022) as Bayo *'' Ile Alayo'' (2022) *'' Different Strokes'' (2023) as Tade *'' The Last Man Standing'' (2023) *''

Jagun Jagun ''Jagun Jagun (The Warrior)'' is a 2023 Netflix original Yoruba film produced by Femi Adebayo Salami and Euphoria360 Media . It was directed by Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami. The film stars Femi Adebayo, Adedimeji Lateef, Bimbo Ademo ...

'' (2023) as Gbotija *''5 Billion Reasons'' (2023) as Maximus *''Imade'' (2023) as Pastor *'' She Must Be Obeyed'' (2023) as Bayo *'' Hotel Labamba'' (2024) *''Aníkúlápó: The Rise of Spectre'' (2024) as Awolaran *''

House of Ga'a ''House of Ga'a'' is a 2024 Nigerian historical drama film directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters and written by Tunde Babalola. It features an ensemble cast including Femi Branch, Bimbo Manuel, Stan Nze, Lateef Adedimeji, Mike Afolarin, Toyin Abr ...

'' (2024) as Lubu *'' Lisabi: The Uprising'' (2024) as Lisabi Agbongbo Akala *'' Queen Lateefah'' (2024) *''The Beads'' (2024) as Demola *''Lakatabu'' (2024) as Prince Adetola *''

Crossroads Crossroads is a junction where four roads meet. Crossroads, crossroad, cross road(s) or similar may also refer to: Film and television Films * ''Crossroads'' (1928 film), a 1928 Japanese film by Teinosuke Kinugasa * ''Cross Roads'' (film), a ...

'' (2024) as Fela *''

Beast of Two Worlds ''Beast of Two Worlds (Ajakaju)'' is a 2024 Nigerian thriller film produced by Eniola Ajao and directed by Adebayo Tijani and Odunlade Adekola. The film stars Eniola Ajao, Odunlade Adekola, Sola Sobowale, Femi Adebayo, Lateef Adedimeji, Fathia Ba ...

'' (2024) as Alani *''The Notebook'' (2024) as Gbolahan *'' Red Circle'' (2025)

Awards and honors

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Adedimeji, Lateef Living people 1986 births Nigerian Muslims Nigerian male film actors Male actors from Abeokuta Male actors in Yoruba cinema Yoruba male actors 21st-century Nigerian male actors Olabisi Onabanjo University alumni Yoruba filmmakers Yoruba-language film directors Entertainers from Ogun State Nigerian film producers Nigerian media personalities Nigerian film directors