February 1, 1984 (42 years old)
NG
1 wins • 4 nominations
Abdullateef Adetola Adedimeji, born on February 1, 1984, in Isolo, Lagos State, Nigeria, is a renowned actor and filmmaker. He hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State, and is the fourth of six children. Lateef began his acting career in 2007 and gained prominence with his role in the 2013 film "Kudi Klepto," directed by Yewande Adekoya. Since then, he has featured in over 100 Nigerian films, including notable titles like "Jagun Jagun," "House of Ga'a," and "Breaded Life." In December 2021, Lateef married fellow actress Oyebade Adebimpe. The couple's traditional wedding took place in Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti State, followed by a white wedding ceremony in Lagos. Lateef's contributions to the Nigerian film industry have earned him several awards, including the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Yoruba) at the 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards. He continues to be a prominent figure in Nollywood, known for his versatility and dedication to his craft.
Primary craft
acting, production, directing, writing
Birth date
February 1, 1984
Latest project
Queen Lateefah
Awards
1 wins, 4 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | AMAA 2025 | AMAA 2025 Award For Best Actor In A Leading Role | Winner |
| 2025 | BON Awards 2025 |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
| Best Supporting Actor |
| Nominee |
| 2024 | AMVCA 10 | Best Lead Actor | Nominee |
| 2025 | AMVCA 11 | Best Lead Actor | Nominee |
| acting |
0.0 |
| — |
| — |
| 2025 | A Very Dirty Christmas | acting | 1.0 | 2.4 | ₦140,346,505 |
| 2025 | Gingerrr | acting | 0.0 | 2.0 | ₦522,800,000 |
| 2025 | Abanisete (The Ancestor) | acting | 0.0 | 2.3 | ₦164,981,275 |
| 2025 | Dead Tide | acting | 0.0 | 2.0 | ₦15,770,650 |
| 2025 | Raji and the Beast | acting | 0.0 | 1.3 | ₦16,391,075 |
| 2025 | Adunni: Ogidan Binrin | acting | 0.0 | 1.3 | ₦4,807,325 |
| 2025 | The Herd | acting | 7.8 | 3.8 | ₦193,366,239 |
| 2025 | Summer Rain | acting | 6.5 | 3.4 | ₦73,919,388 |
| 2025 | Lisabi: A Legend is Born | acting | 0.0 | 2.0 | — |
| 2025 | Red Circle | acting | 0.0 | 3.5 | ₦118,196,987 |
| 2024 | All's Fair In Love | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦132,020,690 |
| 2024 | The Beads | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | The Thorns 2 | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | The Thorns | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | Lisabi: The Uprising | acting | 8.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | Who Is The Devil? (Ta'le Su) | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | House of Ga'a | acting | 0.0 | 3.5 | — |
| 2024 | Onye Egwu | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | Dolapo Douglas | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | Lakatabu | acting | 1.0 | — | ₦202,253,250 |
| 2024 | Queen Lateefah | acting | 9.0 | 3.5 | ₦365,517,443 |
| 2024 | Everybody Loves Jenifa | acting | 7.0 | 2.0 | ₦1,882,549,548 |
| 2024 | Wole Soyinka | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦4,798,550 |
| 2024 | Teacher Dorcas | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | Beast Of Two Worlds (Ajakaju) | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦252,801,675 |
| 2024 | Crossroads | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2024 | Obinrin Bina | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2023 | Jagun Jagun | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2023 | Egun | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2023 | Imade | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2023 | Ige - The Unlikely Oil Merchant | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2022 | Passport | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦86,342,925 |
| 2022 | King of Thieves | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦320,805,150 |
| 2022 | Prophetess | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦178,744,340 |
| 2022 | Strangers | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2022 | The Order of Things | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | Progressive Tailors Club | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | Jankariwo | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | Dwindle | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦43,924,110 |
| 2021 | A Naija Christmas | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | Soole | acting | 9.0 | — | ₦51,006,700 |
| 2021 | Love Castle | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | The Ghost and the Tout Too | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦134,408,075 |
| 2021 | The Griot | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | Ayinla | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦91,470,900 |
| 2019 | Mokalik | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦46,929,446 |
| 2019 | Adebimpe Omo Oba | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2019 | Sugar Rush | acting | 0.0 | — | ₦287,053,270 |
| The Good Gift | acting | 0.0 | — | — |
| Breaded Life | acting | 8.0 | — | ₦88,860,057 |
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiriji (The Ekiti–Parapo War) | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
