Seun Akindele

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Seun Akindele
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma mater Lagos State University
OccupationActor
Years active2005 - present
Notable workThe Antique (2014 film)
The Banker (2015 film)

Seun Akindele Listen is a Nigerian actor.

Early life and education

Akindele was born on October 7. Despite being a native of Ekiti State, Akindele grew up in Jos, the capital city of Plateau State, Nigeria. He has a degree in history and international relations from Lagos State University. [1]

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Career

Akindele's acting career began in 2005 after participating in 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]

Personal life

Akindele married Toun in 2016. [7] [8]

Filmography

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyCategoryFilmResultRef
2021 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actor –EnglishGreyishNominated [9]

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