Seun Akindele | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Lagos State University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005 - present |
| Notable work | The Antique (film) The Banker (2015 film) |
Seun Akindele | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Lagos State University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005 - present |
| Notable work | The Antique (film) The Banker (2015 film) |
Akindele was born on October 7. Despite being a native of Ekiti State, Akindele grew up in Jos. He has a degree in history and international relations from Lagos State University. [1]
Akindele acting career began in 2005 after participating at the Amstel Malta Box Office. [2] [3] At the 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards, Akindele won the award for "most promising actor" for the year in review. [4] He was nominated for "best kiss in a movie" alongside Yvonne Jegede for their role in The Ex in 2015. He also got a "best supporting actor" nomination for Miss Taken. [5] [6]
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor –English | Greyish | Nominated | [9] |
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