Rotimi Salami

Rotimi Salami
Nationality Nigeria
EducationLagos State University, New York Film Academy
Years active2007—present
SpouseJumoke Salami
AwardsAfrica Magic Viewers' Choice Awards

Rotimi Salami (listen) is a Nollywood actor and film producer who has been honored by the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA).[1][2][3]

Early life and education

He is a native of Lagos State and a graduate of sociology from Lagos State University. He also holds a Diploma Certificate from the New York Film Academy.[2]

Career

He started acting in 2007 where he featured in his first movie, Unknown Revenge, and later ventured into television series. His first movie as a director is a television series called Kuti's career Palace.[2]

Personal life

He got married in 2015 to Jumoke Salami and they have two children.[4][2][5]

Filmography

He has featured in various series like Tinsel, Superstory, Silent Night, About to Wed, Dear Mother, Kuti's Career Palace, Emerald, Alan Poza, Bella's Place, Leave My Boyfriend, 11th Hour, Papa Ajasco and Crack in the Wall;[2] and various movies:

  • Omoye (2017) as Femi
  • Shadow Parties (2021) as Akinola
  • Just Not Married (2016) as Lati
  • Mirage (2019)
  • Divorce Not Allowed (2018) as Joe
  • Fate of Alakada (2020) as Lucky Accessbet
  • The Lost Heir (2018)
  • Diary of a Crazy Nigerian Woman (2017) as Chibuzor
  • More Than Just Four Letters (2020)
  • Timeless (2017)
  • African Queen (2018)
  • Unbroken (2018)
  • Lugard (2021) as Usman
  • Stormy Hearts (2017)
  • The Miracle Center (2021)
  • The Oap (2017)
  • Mentally (2017) as Udi
  • Rancor (2016)
  • Enemy Within (1994)
  • A Night Before (2015)
  • Hey You (2022) as Lanre
  • Oko Rere (2023) as Alex
  • Rush (2023) as Banji
  • Open Marriage (2024) as Adeyanju
  • Crossroads (2024) as Gbenga's Squad
  • Unknown Soja (2024) as Galala

References

  1. ^ Online, Tribune (11 June 2022). "My AMVCA outfit gave me the publicity I wanted —Rotimi Salami". Tribune Online. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Spotlight Is On The 'Fresh Prince' Of Nollywood, Rotimi Salami". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Why I don't lie to women –Nollywood actor, Rotimi Salami". Punch Newspapers. 4 June 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Actor Rotimi Salami, wife celebrate 7th wedding anniversary - P.M. News". Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  5. ^ "My marriage... with actor Rotimi Salami". Punch Newspapers. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.