Femi Adebayo

Femi Adebayo
Born (1978-12-31)31 December 1978
Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Other names "Jelili"
Citizenship Nigerian (1978-present)
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Politician
  • Lawyer
Years active 1985-present (Ogun Ajaye)
Parent(s) Adebayo Salami

Femi Adebayo (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 and education

He was born on December 1978 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] He is also currently studying for his Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) in Law at University of Ilorin.

Marital status

He is happily married after a breakup with his first wife Khadijat. He got married to Omotayo Adebayo after staying out of marriage for 8 years. They got married on the 9th of October 2016. His first marriage is blessed with 3 kids.[6]

Career

He began acting in 1985, the same year he featured in a his father's first movie titled Ogun Ajaye.[7] 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.[8][9] 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.[10]

Awards and honours

Filmography

  • Survival Of Jelili (2018)
  • Death Island (2018)
  • Diamonds In The Sky (2018)
  • Etiko Onigedu (2017)
  • October 1 (2014)
  • Ayitale (2013)
  • Ladies Gang 2 (2011)
  • Atónà (2009)
  • Omo pupa (2008)
  • Owo blow (1995)
  • Ogun Ajaye (1985)
  • Tania (2015)"
  • Iya Alalake (2015)
  • Anini (2015)
  • Omo Ekun (2015)
  • Alagbaa (2015)
  • Onise Iku (2015)
  • Omo University (2015)
  • Ounje Ale (2015)

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. ↑ "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. 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. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  8. ↑ "Day a fan kissed me in the presence of my wife — Femi Adebayo". Vanguard News. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  9. ↑ "News about Femi Adebayo - biography and photos". NEWS.NAIJ.COM - Nigerian & worldwide news. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
  10. ↑ "Femi Adebayo Movies And Biography". nollymovies.net.
  11. ↑ https://punchng.com/amvca-2018-full-list-of-winners/
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