Age, Biography and Wiki
Akin Omotoso was born on 1974 in Maiduguri, Nigeria, is a Nigerian film director, writer, and actor (born 1974). Discover Akin Omotoso's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 50 years old?
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1974 |
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Maiduguri, Nigeria |
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Nigeria
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He is a member of famous Filmmaker with the age 50 years old group.
Akin Omotoso Height, Weight & Measurements
At 50 years old, Akin Omotoso height not available right now. We will update Akin Omotoso's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Akin Omotoso Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Akin Omotoso worth at the age of 50 years old? Akin Omotoso’s income source is mostly from being a successful Filmmaker. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Akin Omotoso's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Akin Omotoso (born 1974) is a Nigerian film director, writer, and actor.
He is best known for directing the 2022 film Rise.
Omotoso was born in Nigeria, where he grew up in Ile Ife, Osun State.
His family emigrated to South Africa in 1992 after his father, Kole Omotoso, took an academic appointment with the University of the Western Cape.
Akin Omotoso studied at the University of Cape Town, obtaining a diploma in speech and drama.
This also earned Omotoso a Fleur du Cap Award for Most Promising Student in 1995.
He used the money from acting in the play to direct his first short films, The Kiss of Milk, The Nightwalkers, and The Caretaker.
By 1999, he wrote his first full-length film, entitled God is African.
Omotoso ventured into entertainment while at the university.
His acting debut was in Sunjata by Mark Fleishman.
The film was released in 2003.
He started a production company along with Robbie Thorpe and Kgomotso Matsunyane called T.O.M. pictures in 2003.
Omotoso directed the television series Jacob's Cross on Africa Magic, M-Net and SABC between 2007 and 2013.
In 2010, he began working on Tell Me Sweet Something; speaking about the script with Pulse Nigeria, he stated that Theodore Witchers' Love Jones (1997) was the influence behind the film.
Omotoso also noted that he received a grant from the African Women's Development Fund.
The film earned him the best director award at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in Lagos State.
In an interview with Azania Mosaka, he described the South African film industry atmosphere as having an enabling environment for aspiring filmmakers.
He particularly acknowledged funds from the Department of Trade and Industry and the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) that prepares film stakeholders for the industry.
In 2022, Omotoso directed Giannis Antetokounmpo biopic Rise for Disney, which received generally positive reviews.
Sourav Chakraborty of Sportskeeda found Rise to be an inspiring sports movie, stated Omotoso successfully provides an atmosphere of tension across his direction, and praised the performances of the cast members.
