Akin Lewis
Akin Lewis is a Nigerian film actor, director and producer.[1]
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Born | 1957 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigerian |
Occupation |
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Years active | 1973 till;present |
Notable work | Silver Lining (2012) Heroes and Zeroes (2010) TinselHotel Majestic, Jemeji, Borokini, Madam Dearest, Mind Bending, Why Worry, Koko Klose, Alantakun, Were Alaso, King of Boys, No Budget, Up North |
Early life and career
Lewis was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria and grew up in Zaria Kaduna State[2] He began his acting career in 1973, the same year he joined a drama group led by Professor Bode Sowande, a Nigerian writer and dramatist.[3] He came into limelight when he played the lead role in Why Worry a 1980 comedy sit com on NTA Ibadan he won best actor 1982 based on the series and national limelight in Madam Dearest, a 2005 Nigerian film produced and directed by Tade Ogidan.[4] Over the years, he had featured, produced and directed several films.[5][6] He featured in Tinsel, a Nigerian soap opera that began airing in August 2008 and Heroes and Zeroes, a 2010 Nigerian film written and directed by Niji Akanni.[7] In October 2010, he won the Audio Visual Awards (TAVA) for best actor.[8] He celebrated his 40th years on stage in December 2013.[9]
Selected filmography
- The New Patriots (2020)
- Tinsel (2008)
- Heroes and Zeroes (2010)
- Silver Lining (2012)
See also
References
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- Adetutu Audu. "I never forget who I was -Akin Lewis". The Nation. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- "I've escaped death many times –Akin Lewis". The Sun News. Archived from the original on 15 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
- "Am one of the best trained actors in Nigeria-Akin Lewis". Movie.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- "I Am A Jack of All Trades…, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- "A Mad King Sets the Stage Ablaze!, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- Editor. "Actor Akintola Akin Lewis celebrates 40 years in the movie industry - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily. Archived from the original on 26 July 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- "Awards and Accolades for Spider, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
- http://www.tribune.com.ng/~tribunec/news2013/index.php/en/business-package/2012-10-29-11-35-35/brands-and-marketing/item/27550-colleagues,-friends-celebrate-akin-lewis’s-40-years-on-stage.html%5B%5D