1. Deyemi Okanlawon is widely recognized as one of the most dynamic talents in the Nigerian film industry, earning the distinction of being the highest-grossing Nollywood actor of 2020 and 2021, according to the Film One Box Office report.
10 Facts About Deyemi Okanlawon
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Deyemi Okanlawon began his education at Taikenny Nursery and Primary School and later attended the International School, Lagos.
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Deyemi Okanlawon obtained a degree in Chemical engineering from the University of Lagos.
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In 2013, Deyemi Okanlawon made the bold decision to focus on acting full-time.
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Deyemi Okanlawon's work has earned him nominations and awards from such as the Africa International Film Festival, Africa Movie Academy Awards, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Ghana Movie Awards, BON, In-Short, and City People awards.
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In 2015, Deyemi Okanlawon founded Covenant Entertainment Services, a full-service production advisory, marketing consulting, and talent management firm.
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Deyemi Okanlawon later served as a consultant for Silverbird Film Distribution.
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In 2019, Deyemi Okanlawon took up the role of marketing manager at Silverbird and then the head of Nollywood and independent movie distribution.
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In 2022, Deyemi Okanlawon appeared in Blood Sisters, Nigeria's first Netflix Original Series, which premiered on 5 May 2022.
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Deyemi Okanlawon starred in Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman, the first Yoruba-language film to be showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival.