Femi Adebayo
| Femi Adebayo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
31 December 1972 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | "Jelili" |
| Citizenship | Nigerian (1972-present) |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1995-present |
| Parent(s) | Adebayo Salami |
Femi Adebayo (born 31 December 1972) is a Nigerian lawyer, film actor, director and producer.[1] He is the son of the veteran actor, Adebayo Salami.[2]
Early life and education
He was born on December 1972 in Lagos, southwest Nigeria, but he originates from Ilorin, Kwara State.[3] He attended the University of Ilorin where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Law and a Master of Arts (M. A) degree in Theatre Art.[4][5]
Career
He began acting in 1995, the same year he featured in a Tade Ogidan movie titled Owo Blow.[6] He has starred in several Nigerian films, winning four awards as Best Yoruba actor at the 17th African Film Awards popularly known as Afro Hollywood awards at the Stratford Town Hall in London. He also won an award in the same category for the Best of Nollywood Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria Awards in 2012.[7][8] He has a long list of movies to his credits which includes the much anticipated Sonto Alapata, Wura Ati Fadaka, Ma Wobadan and Buga(a very funny one) just to mention a few. Femi is the MD/CEO of J-15 media network Nigeria. He has masters in law.[9]
Awards and Honours
- City People Entertainment Award For Best Movie Producer Of The Year (Yoruba) (2015)
Filmography
- October 1 (2014)
- Ayitale (2013)
- Ladies Gang 2 (2011)
- Atónà (2009)
- Omo pupa (2008)
- Owo blow (1995)
- Tania (2015)"
- Iya Alalake (2015)
- Anini (2015)
- Omo Ekun (2015)
- Alagbaa (2015)
- Onise Iku (2015)
- Omo University (2015)
- Ounje Ale (2015)
References
- ↑ "Nigeria HomePage - Breaking News, Business, Sports, Entertainment and Video News". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ "I will still practise law –Femi Adebayo". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ "My mum is stricter than dad — Oga Bello's son". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ "Separating your emotions from acting is based on professionalism says Femi Adebayo (Jelili)". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ Our Reporter. "Nobody promotes culture like we do -Femi Adebayo". nationaldailyng.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ Leadership Newspaper (27 November 2014). "Pass On The Baton: Stars Taking After Their Fathers' Profession". Nigerian News from Leadership News. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ "Day a fan kissed me in the presence of my wife — Femi Adebayo". Vanguard News. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ "News about Femi Adebayo - biography and photos.". NEWS.NAIJ.COM - Nigerian & worldwide news. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ↑ "Femi Adebayo Movies And Biography". nollymovies.net.