Femi Adebayo

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Femi Adebayo
Born (1978-05-05) 5 May 1978 (age 43)
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other names"Jelili", "Sonto alapata"
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Politician
  • Lawyer
Years active1985–present (Ogun Ajaye)
Parent(s)Adebayo Salami

Femi Adebayo Salami (born 31 December 1978) is a Nigerian lawyer, film actor, director, producer and Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture and Tourism.[1] He is the son of the veteran actor, Adebayo Salami.[2]

Early life[]

Femi Adebayo was born on 31 of December 1978 in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. His father, who is a veteran Nigerian actor Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), hails from Ilorin, Kwara State.[3]

Education[]

Femi Adebayo attended the C&S College for his secondary school education. He then went to the University of Ilorin, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Law. He later earned a master's degree in Law at the University of Ibadan.[4][5]

Personal life[]

Femi Adebayo married Omotayo Adebayo on the 9th of October, 2016. Femi Adebayo and his wife have one son. He also has three children from an earlier marriage.[6]

Career[]

Adebayo began acting in 1985, the same year he featured in his father's first movie titled Ogun Ajaye.[7]

Adebayo has starred in over 500 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.[8] He also won an award in the same category for the Best of Nollywood Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria Awards in 2012.[9][10]

Adebayo has a long list of movies to his credits, which includes the Sonto Alapata, Wura Ati Fadaka, Ma Wobadan and Buga, among others. He is the MD/CEO of J-15 media network Nigeria.[3]

Awards and honours[]

Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2015 City People Entertainment Awards Best Movie Producer Of The Year (Yoruba) Won
2017 Best Actor Of The Year (Yoruba) Won
Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba Afaila Ojo Won [11]
2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Indigenous Movie (Yoruba) Etiko Onigedu Won [12]
Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba Won [13]
2019 Best Kiss in a Movie Diamond in the Sky Nominated [14]
Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) The Return of Kesari Nominated
2020 Lucifer Won [15]

Filmography[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Nigeria HomePage – Breaking News, Business, Sports, Entertainment and Video News". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  2. ^ "I will still practise law – Femi Adebayo". The Punch – Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  3. ^ a b "My mum is stricter than dad – Oga Bello's son". The Punch – Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Separating your emotions from acting is based on professionalism says Femi Adebayo (Jelili)". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  5. ^ Our Reporter. "Nobody promotes culture like we do – Femi Adebayo". nationaldailyng.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  6. ^ Ayodele, Johnson (4 November 2017). "https://pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/femi-adebayo-and-wife-are-not-separated-according-to-a-video-id7555573.html". Pulse.ng. {{cite news}}: External link in |title= (help)
  7. ^ Leadership Newspaper (27 November 2014). "Pass On The Baton: Stars Taking After Their Fathers' Profession". Nigerian News from Leadership News. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  8. ^ "Actor appointed SA to Kwara State Governor". Pulse Nigeria. 2016-02-23. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  9. ^ "Day a fan kissed me in the presence of my wife – Femi Adebayo". Vanguard News. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  10. ^ "News about Femi Adebayo – biography and photos". NEWS.NAIJ.COM – Nigerian & worldwide news. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  11. ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  12. ^ "AMVCA 2018: Full list of winners". Punch Newspapers. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
  13. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2018-12-10). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Retrieved 2021-10-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-07). "BON Awards: Laura Fidel, Kunle Remi win Best Kiss (Full List of Winners)". Retrieved 2021-06-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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