Deyemi Okanlawon

Deyemi Okanlawon
Portrait of Deyemi Okanlawon
Born
Adeyemi Okanlawon

(1981-04-19) April 19, 1981 (age 43)
Lagos State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
EducationChemical Engineering, Acting For Film
Alma materUniversity of Lagos, Delyork Creative Academy
Occupation(s)Actor, Producer
Years active2010 – present
Websitewww.deyemitheactor.com

Deyemi Okanlawon Listenⓘ(born April 19, 1981, in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian film, television, theatre, and voice actor.[1] He is widely recognized as one of the most dynamic talents in the Nigerian film industry, earning the distinction of being the highest-grossing Nollywood actor of 2020 and 2021, according to the Film One Box Office report.[2][3] Deyemi is best known for his roles in Netflix Originals, including Blood Sisters, The King’s Horseman, King of Boys: The Return of the King, Lisabi, as well as major blockbusters like Omo Ghetto: The Saga,[4] Prophetess, and All’s Fair in Love.[5][6]

  1. ^ Oloruni, Sola (25 February 2021). "Deyemi Okanlawon, Broda Shaggi, Falz, 2 other highest-grossing actors in Nollywood". Legit.ng. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  2. ^ Okoroji, Kelvin (5 March 2022). "Deyemi Okanlawon beats RMD, AY Comedian, others as highest grossing actor". QED. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  3. ^ Trin, Mercy (12 March 2022). "Deyemi Okanlawon sparks reactions with pregnant woman in Ghana". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  4. ^ Nwogu, Precious (5 April 2021). "'Omo Ghetto- The Saga' was unlike anything I have ever done as an actor- Deyemi Okanlawon". PulseNG. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  5. ^ Bada, Gbenga (21 May 2022). "Blood Sisters- Deyemi Okanlawon, Gabriel Afolayan, Genevova Umeh speak on roles". The Nation Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  6. ^ Adekanye, Modupeoluwa (26 July 2021). "KING OF BOYS- THE RETURN OF THE KING' COMES TO NETFLIX AS 7-EPISODE SERIES". The Guardian Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 22 May 2021.