Seun Akindele is a
Nigerian
Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jour ...
actor
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), li ...
.
Early life and education
Akindele was born on October 7. Despite being a native of
Ekiti State
Ekiti State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkìtì) is a state in southwestern Nigeria, bordered to the north by Kwara State, to the northeast by Kogi State, to the south and southeast by Ondo State, and to the west by Osun State. Named for the Ekiti peo ...
, Akindele grew up in Jos. He has a degree in history and international relations from
Lagos State University
Lagos State University, also known as LASU, is located in Ojo, with sub-campuses at Ikeja and Epe both towns in Lagos State, Nigeria. The university was established in 1983 by the enabling law of Lagos State, for the advancement of learning ...
.
Career
Akindele acting career began in 2005 after participating at the
Amstel Malta Box Office. At the
2011 Best of Nollywood Awards
The 3rd Best Of Nollywood Awards were held on Friday November 11, 2011 at the Lagoon Restaurant, Lagos. Top musical artist like JJC, W4, Capital F.E.M.I & Adol performed during the event.
References
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, Akindele won the award for "most promising actor" for the year in review. He was nominated for "best kiss in a movie" alongside
Yvonne Jegede
Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, film producer, model, and television personality; notable for producing ''3 is Company''. She rose to prominence after she made a cameo appearance in the music video ''African Queen'' by 2Face Idibia alongside ...
for their role in ''The Ex'' in 2015. He also got a "best supporting actor" nomination for ''Miss Taken''.
Personal life
Akindele married Toun in 2016.
Filmography
* ''
My Woman'' 2019 as Faisar
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Nation Under Siege''
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Being Mrs Elliot''
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Girls Are Not Smiling''
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The Antique (film)''
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The Banker (2015 film)
''The Banker'' is a 2015 Nigerian drama film, produced and directed by Emem Isong and Ikechukwu Onyeka respectively. The film starred Mbong Amata, Maureen Okpoko, Belinda Effah and Seun Akindele. It premiered at Civic Center, Lagos on May 16, 20 ...
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The Department (film)
''The Department'' is a 2015 Nigerian romantic crime action film directed by Remi Vaughan-Richards, starring Majid Michel, OC Ukeje, Desmond Elliot, Osas Ighodaro, Jide Kosoko, Seun Akindele, Somkele Iyamah, Funky Mallam and Kenneth Okolie The ...
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Dazzling Mirage
''Dazzling Mirage'' is a 2014 Nigerian drama film, produced and directed by Tunde Kelani; it stars Kemi "Lala" Akindoju, Kunle Afolayan, Bimbo Manuel, Yomi Fash Lanso, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett and Seun Akindele. It also features special appearances fr ...
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Heroes and Villains
"Heroes and Villains" is a song by the American rock band the Beach Boys from their 1967 album ''Smiley Smile'' and their unfinished ''Smile'' project. Written by Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks, Wilson envisioned the song as an Old West-themed ...
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* ''
What Makes You Tick'' (2016) as Nosa Okojie
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
Male actors from Ekiti State
Actors from Jos
21st-century Nigerian male actors
Lagos State University alumni
Nigerian male film actors
Yoruba male actors
Nigerian male television actors
Yoruba actors
People from Ekiti State
Nigerian film award winners
Actors from Ekiti State