Rotimi Salami () is a

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actor and film producer who has been honored by the

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(AMVCA).

Early life and education

He is a native of

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and a graduate of sociology from

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. He also holds a Diploma Certificate from the

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Career

He started acting in 2007 where he featured in his first movie, ''Unknown Revenge'', and later ventured into television series. His first movie as a director is a television series called ''Kuti's career Palace''.

Personal life

He got married in 2015 to Jumoke Salami and they are blessed with two children.

Filmography

He has featured in various series like

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, Superstory, Silent Night, About to Wed, Dear Mother, Kuti's Career Palace, Emerald, Alan Poza, Bella's Place, Leave My Boyfriend, 11th Hour, Papa Ajasco and Crack in the Wall; and various movies: * Omoye (2017) *

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(2021) *

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(2016) *Mirage (2019) * Divorce Not Allowed (2018) *

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(2020) *The Lost Heir (2018) *Diary of a Crazy Nigerian Woman (2017) *More Than Just Four Letters (2020) *Timeless (2017) *African Queen (2018) *Unbroken (2012) * Lugard (2021) * Stormy Hearts (2017) *The Miracle Center (2021) *The Oap (2017) *Mentally (2017) *Rancor (2016) *Enemy Within (1994) *A Night Before (2015) * Hey You (2022)

References

Living people Nigerian film directors Nigerian film actors Nigerian film producers Yoruba male actors 21st-century Nigerian actors Lagos State University alumni 20th-century Nigerian actors Actors in Yoruba cinema Year of birth missing (living people) New York Film Academy alumni Nigerian media personalities {{Nigeria-film-producer-stub