Happy Birthday to Nollywood Legend, Femi Adebayo!.
Early Life and Education
Femi Adebayo is a Nigerian film director, actor, lawyer, producer, and special adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture, and Tourism, born on December 31, 1978, in Lagos, Nigeria, to actor Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), who hails from Ilorin, Kwara State.
Adebayo attended the C&S College in Ilorin, Kwara State, for his secondary school education, then proceeded to the University of Ilorin, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in law, and later earned a master’s degree in law at the University of Ibadan.
Career
Adebayo began acting in 1985, appearing in his father’s film “Ogun Ajaye,” and has since starred in over 500 Nigerian films, winning numerous awards for his performances.
He has worked as a film director and producer and has been involved in various other projects, including television shows and stage plays. Adebayo has also been recognized for his contributions to the Nigerian film industry, including being named as a special adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture, and Tourism.
Achievements and Awards
Adebayo’s impressive career has earned him numerous awards and nominations, including:
– Four awards as Best Yoruba Actor at the 17th African Film Awards
– Best Actor in a Supporting Role award at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards for his role in “Jagun Jagun”
– Multiple nominations at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and the Best of Nollywood Awards
– Best Movie Producer of the Year (Yoruba) at the 2015 City People Entertainment Awards
– Best Actor of the Year (Yoruba) at the 2017 City People Entertainment Awards
– Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba) at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards
– Best Indigenous Movie (Yoruba) at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
– Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba) at the 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards
Filmography
Adebayo has appeared in numerous films, including:
– Owo Blow (1996)
– Apaadi (2009)
– Jelili (2011)
– Ayitale (2013)
– October 1 (2014)
– Shola Arikusa (2017)
– Heaven on My Mind (2018)
– The Ghost and the Tout (2018)
– The Island (2018)
– Mokalik (2019)
– Diamonds in the Sky (2019)
– Survival of Jelili (2019)
– Jumbled (2019)
– Mama Drama (2020)
– Unroyal (2020)
– Special Jollof (2020)
– The Miracle Centre (2020)
– Charge and Bail (2021)
– The Cokers (2021)
– Progressive Tailors Club (2021)
– Love Castle (2021)
– Ete (2021)
– Cordelia (2021)
– King of Thieves (2022)
– Maleeka (2022)
– Deity (2023)
– World Famous (2023)
– Jagun Jagun (2023)
– Mikolo (2023)
– Ijogbon (2023)
– House of Ga’a (2024)
– Crossroads (2024)
– Lakatabu (2024)
– Queen Lateefah (2024)
– Beast of Two Worlds (2024)
– Seven Doors (2024)
Personal Life and Business Ventures
Adebayo is married to Omotayo Adebayo, and they have a son together, in addition to his three children from a previous marriage.
He is the MD/CEO of J-15 Media Network Nigeria and has signed deals with notable brands, including StarTimes and Kubanah Whisky.
