Akin Omotoso biography: age, wife, sister, family, education, nominations, awards, Instagram, and net worth
For anyone to be an excellent actor and director, they must be passionate about entertaining people and performing for them. They must also be confident and have the ability to create a deep connection with the audience. Akin Omotoso is one of the successful actors and directors in the South African film and entertainment industry. Here are his attributes.
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Akin Omotoso was born in 1974, but the exact date and month of his birth are yet to be disclosed. Today, he is a 45-year-old actor, film director, and writer. The star was born in Nigeria, and he was raised in Ile Ife in Osun State. Akin Omotoso father, Kole Omotoso, is a famous writer. His mother, who came from Barbados died in 2003.
Early life
According to Akin Omotoso Wikipedia, the actor spent his childhood in Ile Ife. He went to school in this Nigerian state and discovered his love for writing at a young age. In 1992, he relocated to South Africa together with the rest of the family. He has a sister whose name is Yewande Omotoso. She is a writer like their father. The move came after his dad, Kole, accepted an academic opportunity at the University of the Western Cape.
The actor had completed his A-levels in Nigeria before the big move. In South Africa, he tried to get admission into the University of the Western Cape, where Kole was a lecturer, in vain. He did not get a matric exemption. Later, he joined the University of Cape Town where he pursued a Performers Diploma in drama and speech.
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Career
While he was still at the University of Cape Town, Akin joined the television and film industry in South Africa. His first acting role was in Mark Fleishman's Sunjata. His excellent performance in Sunjata saw him winning the Most Promising Student Fleur du Cap Award in 1995. He used the monetary reward that he got to direct his first three short films, which were:
- The Kiss of Milk
- The Nightwalkers
- The Caretaker
After appearing in Sunjata, Akin went ahead to star in other television shows and movies.
Akin Omotoso movies
The movies that this talented actor has starred in include:
- Soul City: He featured in Soul City in 1994.
- A Reasonable Man: He appeared as a photographer in this thriller crime drama movie that was released in 1999.
- Operation Delta Force 5: Random Fire: He acted as Vice-Consul Williams in 2000.
- God is African: In 2003, this movie was released. He acted as the Former DJ and was also the director of this film.
- Gums & Noses: He featured as the furious Ad-man in this 2004 production.
- Lettre d'amour zoulou: He was the voice of Songs of Solomon in this film which was released in 2004.
- Lord of War: He portrayed the character of General Solomon in this 2005 film.
- Blood Diamond: In this 2006 film, he appeared as a peacekeeper.
- Shake Hands with the Devil: He portrayed the role of Paul Kagame in this 2007 film.
- The Three Investigators and the Secret of Skeleton Island: In this 2007 production, he portrayed the character of Gamba.
- Hector and the Search for Happiness: He acted as the African boss.
- Wonder Boy for President: He portrayed the role of Kalu Akinrinsa in 2016.
- Queen of Katwe: He acted as Rwabushenyi President in this 2016 film.
- Naked Reality: He acted as Madiba in this 2016 film.
- Catching Feelings: Akin acted as Joel in this 2017 film.
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Television shows
The television shows that Akin has starred in include:
- Behind the Rainbow: He featured in the first season as a narrator.
- Generations: Akin Omotoso generations portrayed the role of Khaya Motene in the first season.
- Heartlines: He acted as a client.
- Intersexions: He was a voice-over artist in the first season.
- It's OK We're Family: He appeared as himself.
- Jacob's Cross: He appeared in the third season as Femi Adeniran.
- Mzee wa Two Six: He appeared as himself.
- Sorted: He was a guest star in this show.
- The Bantu Hour: He was a guest in this show.
Directing roles
His roles as a director include:
- Gathering the Scattered Cousins: In 2006, he directed this short film.
- A Place Called Home: He was the director of this television series that was released in 2006.
- Soul Buddyz: In 2007, he became the director of this television series.
- Jesus and the Giant: Akin was the director of this television series that began airing in 2008.
- Wole Soyinka: Child of the Forest: In 2009, he directed this documentary.
- Man on Ground: He directed this film in 2011.
- End Game: He directed this television series in 2013.
- Tell Me Sweet Something: He directed this film in 2015.
- Vaya: He directed this film in 2016.
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Nominations and awards
The actor and director has received nominations and won these awards:
Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
- In 2016, he won the Best Director AMVC Award for his work in Tell Me Sweet Something. The same year, he was also nominated for the Best Movie Southern Africa AMVC Award for his work in the same film.
Dubai International Film Festival
- In 2008, he was nominated for the Muhr Asia Africa Award for his work in Jesus and the Giant.
- In 2011, Akin was nominated for the Muhr Asia Africa Award for his role in Man on the Ground.
Akin Omotoso net worth
Akin has had an industrious career. During an interview with the legendary Azania Mosaka, the ex-wife of DJ Azania Ndoro, the actor said that the South African film and entertainment industry is conducive for the growth of filmmakers. His growth over the years is evidence of this fact. He has risen from taking cameo roles to leading roles in different shows and movies.
He has, consequently, earned a substantial amount of money. According to the Net Worth Post, his estimated net worth is about $5 Million.
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Akin Omotoso family
The actor and director is secretive about his personal life. Details of Akin Omotoso wife and his children, if any, are scarce.
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Social media
Akin has unverified social media accounts. Akin Omotoso Instagram has over 8.7k followers, while his Twitter account has about 5.4k followers.
Akin Omotoso contact details
Akin's personal contact details are yet to be disclosed to the public. However, one may reach him through Rififi Pictures, a company whose telephone contact is + 27-11-446-7066.
Akin Omotoso is a famous actor and director who is based in South Africa. His roots are in Nigeria. The actor is known for starring in shows and films such as Generations, Queen of Katwe, Wonder Boy for President, among many others. He loves South Africa because it is a country that supports and promotes the growth of filmmakers and writers.
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