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Talent SpotlightActorNigeria
Deyemi Okanlawon
19 • A Summer for Fountain
Deyemi Okanlawon is a Nigerian actor, producer, and creative entrepreneur. A graduate of Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, he also holds a Certificate in...
Known For
Actor • Producer
Country
Nigeria
Born
Apr 19, 1981 (45)
Latest Credit
19 (2026)
Box Office
₦2,281,440,883
Overview
Biography
Deyemi Okanlawon is a Nigerian actor, producer, and creative entrepreneur. A graduate of Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, he also holds a Certificate in Acting for Film from the Delyork Creative Academy. Transitioning from a career in sales and marketing, Deyemi became a full-time actor in 2013. He has since starred in over 50 films, TV series, and theatre productions, including notable works like Blood Sisters (2022), King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021), and Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020). Deyemi is also a producer and founder of Covenant Entertainment Services.
At a glance
Birth Date
Apr 19, 1981
Age
45 years old
Country
Nigeria
Primary Craft
Actor
Known For
Actor • Producer
Popularity
0.0 score
Awards
0 wins, 1 nominations
Annual Wrap
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Filmography
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54 credits
2.8 average rating
₦2,281,440,883
A Summer for Fountain
MovieActing
Year
2026
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Sibe
MovieActing
Year
2026
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Irete (The Reckoning)
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
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Box Office
₦48,068,159
Onobiren (A Woman's Story)
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
2.8
Box Office
₦138,165,673
With Love, Hazel
MovieActing
Year
2026
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No One Has To Know
MovieActing
Year
2025
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Unknown Soja
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
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Box Office
₦11,455,125
The Herd
Movie CinemaActing • Tuliwa
Year
2025
Rating
3.8
Box Office
₦193,569,764
The Herd
Movie CinemaCrew • Associate Producer
Year
2025
Rating
3.8
Box Office
₦193,569,764
To Be A Friend
MovieActing • Tega
Year
2025
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Box Office
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Over The Bridge
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
4.0
Box Office
₦10,045,300
Honors
Awards & nominations
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Wins: 0Nominations: 1
Year
2022
AMVCA 8
Best Actor in a Comedy
Nominee
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In the News
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News
Deyemi Okanlawon: I want to give my children the fatherhood I didn’t get - The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper Deyemi Okanlawon: I want to give my children the fatherhood I didn’t get
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'You have to tone your intellect down to succeed' — Deyemi Okanlawon on Nigeria's mediocrity problem
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Deyemi Okanlawon has claimed that mediocrity is more likely to guarantee success in Nigeria than professionalism.
News
VIDEO: I quit acting in 2019 over poor pay, mediocre work - Deyemi Okanlawon
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon reveals he quit acting in 2019 due to poor pay and unfulfilling work. Learn more about his decision.
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‘The pay was nonsense’ — why Deyemi Okanlawon quit Nollywood and what convinced him to return
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has opened up about a period most of his fans never knew about, a time when he walked away from acting entirely, convinced the industry wasn't worth his time.
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'My wife isn't the first person I call when I'm going through things' – Deyemi Okanlawon explains why
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon explains why his wife isn't the first person he calls during difficult times, stressing the importance of therapy, mentors, and emotional support for men.
News
I'd become a 'house-husband' if my wife earns more - Actor Deyemi Okanlawon - The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper I'd become a 'house-husband' if my wife earns more - Actor Deyemi Okanlawon
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Inside the creative circle
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350
Creative connections
108
Repeat collaborators
53
Projects explored
Kunle Remi · 2014–2026
Longest partnership
Defining Pairings
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Creative Connections
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Abdulateef Adedimeji
Actor
Frequent collaborator2021–2025
7 shared titles
The Herd • Crossroads • All's Fair In Love
Blessing Jessica Obasi-Nze
Actress
Frequent collaborator2022–2025
7 shared titles
The Herd • Radio Voice • Domitilla
Kunle Remi
Actor
Frequent collaborator2014–2026
6 shared titles
A Summer for Fountain • The Herd • To Be A Friend
Jide Kosoko
Actor
Frequent collaborator2018–2025
6 shared titles
Out in the Darkness • Different Strokes • Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman
Mercy Aigbe
Actress
Frequent collaborator2020–2025
6 shared titles
The Herd • Ajosepo • Osato
Kehinde Bankole
Actress
Frequent collaborator2016–2025
6 shared titles
Unknown Soja • Out in the Darkness • Sista
Nancy Isime
Actress
Frequent collaborator2019–2025
6 shared titles
Radio Voice • 3 Working Days • Love in a Pandemic
Joke Silva
Actress
Frequent collaborator2018–2026
5 shared titles
A Summer for Fountain • Over The Bridge • Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman
Collaboration Over Time
2026
19
With Stan Nze, Sola Sobowale, William Chinoyenem Benson
2026
A Summer for Fountain
With Tope Olowoniyan, Kunle Remi, Joke Silva
2026
Sibe
With Bimbo Ademoye, Uzor Arukwe, Uche Montana
2026
Irete (The Reckoning)
With Sola Sobowale, Odunlade Jonathan Adekola, Femi Adebayo Salami
2026
Onobiren (A Woman's Story)
With Patience Ozokwo, Bisola Aiyeola, Norbert Young
2026
With Love, Hazel
With Teniola Aladese, Bolaji Ogunmola, Great Valentine Edochie
Signature Titles
Over The Bridge · Top-rated creditRadio Voice · Signature creditAtiko · Signature creditHakeem Seeking Justice · Signature creditThe Herd · Signature credit