Akin Lewis

Akin Lewis is a Nigerian film actor, director and producer.[1]

Akin Lewis
Born1957
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation
  • actor
  • producer
  • director
Years active1973 till;present
Notable work
Silver Lining (2012)
Heroes and Zeroes (2010)
TinselHotel Majestic, Jemeji, Borokini, Madam Dearest, Mind Bending, Why Worry, Koko Klose, Alantakun, Were Alaso, King of Boys, No Budget, Up North

Early life and career

Lewis was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and grew up in Zaria Kaduna State[2] He began his acting career in 1973, the same year he joined a drama group led by Professor Bode Sowande, a Nigerian writer and dramatist.[3] He came into limelight when he played the lead role in Why Worry a 1980 comedy sit com on NTA Ibadan he won best actor 1982 based on the series and national limelight in Madam Dearest, a 2005 Nigerian film produced and directed by Tade Ogidan.[4] Over the years, he had featured, produced and directed several films.[5][6] He featured in Tinsel, a Nigerian soap opera that began airing in August 2008 and Heroes and Zeroes, a 2010 Nigerian film written and directed by Niji Akanni.[7] In October 2010, he won the Audio Visual Awards (TAVA) for best actor.[8] He celebrated his 40th years on stage in December 2013.[9]

Selected filmography

See also

References
  1. "Joke Silva, Akin Lewis for Mad King of Ijudiya". Vanguard News. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  2. Adetutu Audu. "I never forget who I was -Akin Lewis". The Nation. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  3. "I've escaped death many times –Akin Lewis". The Sun News. Archived from the original on 15 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
  4. "Am one of the best trained actors in Nigeria-Akin Lewis". Movie.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  5. "I Am A Jack of All Trades…, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  6. "A Mad King Sets the Stage Ablaze!, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  7. Editor. "Actor Akintola Akin Lewis celebrates 40 years in the movie industry - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily. Archived from the original on 26 July 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  8. "Awards and Accolades for Spider, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
  9. http://www.tribune.com.ng/~tribunec/news2013/index.php/en/business-package/2012-10-29-11-35-35/brands-and-marketing/item/27550-colleagues,-friends-celebrate-akin-lewis’s-40-years-on-stage.html%5B%5D


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