on Akintola Akin-Lewis, popularly known as Akin Lewis, is a Nigerian film actor, director, and producer, who is very popular in Yoruba films and sometimes in Nollywood movies.
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Akin Lewis Biography
| Full Name | Akintola Akin-Lewis |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 7, 1957 |
| Place of Birth | Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Highest Qualification | M.Sc |
| Occupation | Actor | Director | Producer |
| Net Worth | $800,000 |
| Social Media Handles | Instagram: akinlewis_official |
Early Life & Education
Akin Lewis was born on the 7th of April, 1957, in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, which falls in the Southwestern region of Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos State, where he had both his primary and secondary education. He went further to the University of Ife, which is now recognized as Obafemi Awolowo University, where he obtained his B.Sc certificate. After his B.Sc, he won a scholarship to study for his Master’s at the University of Sophia, Bulgaria, where he earned an M.Sc in dramatic Arts.
Career
Akin Lewis joined a theatrical club headed by Nigerian writer and dramatist Professor Bode Sowande in 1973, the same year he started his acting career. He first gained attention when he portrayed the title character in the comic movie Why Worry on NTA Ibadan in 1980. Based on the series, he won the best actor in 1982. In 2005, Tade Ogidan‘s film Madam Dearest propelled him to national recognition. He had appeared in, produced, and directed a number of movies over the years. He appeared in Heroes and Zeroes, a 2010 Nigerian film written and directed by Niji Akanni, as well as Tinsel, a Nigerian soap opera that premiered in August 2008.
Akin Lewis spent more than 20 years working in a business setting before becoming famous, eventually rising to the post of Senior Executive Director. He held positions with NTA, Globacom, and the former Owena Bank, among other corporations. Graig-Phillips College of Technology, a film school in Shonibare Estate, Maryland, Lagos, is where he presently serves as rector.
Personal Life
Much of Akin Lewis’s personal life is not published online, but it is widely known that he is married. Although, it was reported that he already had two failed marriages.
Selected Filmography
- A Soldier’s Story
- Ade Ferarri
- Alabahun
- Alantakun
- Apere
- Better than the Beginning
- Blood in the Lagoon
- Borokini
- Dream on Monkey Mountains
- First Cause
- Heroes and Zeroes
- Hotel Majestic
- Inquest
- Judas Kiss
- King of Boys
- King of Boys: The Return of the King
- Koko Close
- Love Is War
- Love, Sex, and Money
- Mad King of Ijudiya
- Madam Dearest
- Mind Bending
- Moliere
- Mr and Mrs, Chapter
- My Blood
- Olabisi Oloyingbo
- Omo Gomina
- Opa Abo
- Red Hot
- Return From The Dead
- Rivers Between
- Seven and a Half Dates
- Silver Lining
- Soft Work
- Spider
- The Benjamins
- The Gods are not to Blame
- The New Patriots
- The Night Before
- The Vacation
- Tinsel
- Two Sides of a Coin
- Upnorth
- Wedlock of the Gods
- Were Alaso
- Why Worry
- Wild Wolf
- Your Excellency
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | City People Movie Award | Yoruba Movie Personality of the Year (Male) | Won |
| 2017 | Community Development Committee (CDC) | Award of Excellence | Won |
| 2010 | The Audio Visual Awards (TAVA) | Best Actor | Won |
| 1982 | Best Actor | Won | |
| 1979 | Best Overall Student at the University of Ife | Won |
Net Worth
Akin Lewis’s net worth is estimated at around $800,000. Although, no verified online sources published his exact net worth.
Social Media Handles
You can follow Akin Lewis through the social media handles below.
Instagram: akinlewis_official
Twitter: @AkintolaLewis
Facebook: Akintola Akin-Lewis
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