Age, Biography and Wiki
Niji Akanni (Akanni Adeniji) was born on 12 August, 1962 in Abeokuta, Ogun State, is a Nigerian film director. Discover Niji Akanni'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 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Akanni Adeniji |
| Occupation |
screenwriter
filmmaker
director
producer
Dramatist
playwright |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
12 August 1962 |
| Birthday |
12 August |
| Birthplace |
Abeokuta, Ogun State |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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He is a member of famous Screenwriter with the age 61 years old group.
Niji Akanni Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Niji Akanni height not available right now. We will update Niji Akanni's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Niji Akanni Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Niji Akanni worth at the age of 61 years old? Niji Akanni’s income source is mostly from being a successful Screenwriter. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Niji Akanni's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Screenwriter |
Niji Akanni Social Network
Timeline
Niji Akanni is a Nigerian dramatist, screenwriter, director, producer and filmmaker.
Akanni received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University and a master's degree in Film Studies from the University of Ibadan as well as a professional master's degree (MFA) in Screenplay Writing and Film Directing from the Film and Television Institute of India.
He has scripted, co-scripted and directed several notable Nigerian films and reality shows.
In 2005, he was Assistant Director of the first season of Amstel Malta Box Office, a Nigerian Reality Television Show.
In 2006, he was Content Director on Big Brother Nigeria, the same year he co-scripted, The Narrow Path, a 95 minutes film produced by Mainframe Films and Television Productions and directed by Tunde Kelani.
The film, which featured Sola Asedeko and Khabirat Kafidipe was adapted from The Virgin, a debut novel of Bayo Adebowale.
In 2008, he directed Abobaku, a short film in Super-16mm gauge, produced by Femi Odugbemi on the MNET's New Directions project.
Abobaku won several awards, including the Most Outstanding Short Film award at the 2010 ZUMA Film Festival in Abuja, Nigeria; Best Costume at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards held on 10 April 2010 at the Gloryland Cultural Center in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria; and was also judged Best Short Film at the 2010 TERRACOTA Awards in Lagos, Nigeria.
In 2010, he wrote and directed Aramotu, a Nigerian drama digital film that stars Gabriel Afolayan.
The film received 7 nominations at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards and won the awards for Best Nigerian Film and Best Costume Design.
As one of Nigeria's official three theatrical presentations at the 2012 Cultural Olympiad in London, he directed The Lion and the Jewel, a play by Nigerian writer, Professor Wole Soyinka that was first performed in 1959.
Aramotu screened at various film festivals across the world, including the 2012 Samsung Women's International Film Festival (SWIFF) in Chennai, India; 2012 Africa In The Picture (AITP)film festival, Amsterdam; 2013 Arusha African International Film Festival (AIFF), Tanzania; and 2013 International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), India.
The film was released on September 7, 2012 and premiered in the UK on March 15, 2013 at Odeon Cinema.
It also emerged as the Best Feature Film at Africa International Film Festival, held in Calabar in May 2013.
The film won the Most Outstanding Film and Audience Choice awards at the 2013 EKO International Film Festival and competed in the digital film category of the 2013 Pan African Film and Television Festival, FESPACO, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
It was invited to the 2013 International Film Festival of Kerala, IFFK, in India, and was also screened at the 2014 Afrikamera Film Festival in Warsaw, Poland.
It received 6 nominations at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards and won the awards for Best Editing, Best Screenplay and Best Director
The table below highlight the awards and nominations received by Niji Akanji and his films.
