Full Name | Olufemi Lawal Adebayo |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Date of Birth | December 31st, 1972 |
Occupation | Actor, Lawyer |
Spouse | Omotayo Memunat Sanusi |
Parents | Salami Adebayo, Risikat Adebayo |
Net Worth | $1 Million |
Who is Femi Adebayo?
Femi Adebayo is a prominent actor and a producer in the Nigerian film industry. The actor who emerged from a family of entertainers happens to be one of the funniest actor in the Nollywood Yoruba.
In this post, we will be taking a look at Femi Adebayo’s net worth, biography, career, and many other facts.
Femi Adebayo Biography
Femi Adebayo was born on December 31st, 1972, in Lagos State, Nigeria. His father is a native of Ilorin, Kwara State, North-central of Nigeria.
He was born into a family of 5 out of which he and his two other brothers are into acting. His father, Adebayo Salami, also happens to be one of the greatest legends in the Nigerian film industry. He is now one of the major producers in the industry.
Femi grew up in his hometown where he had completed his basic education at the Cherubim and Seraphim College before attending the University of Lagos to bag a Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
Femi Adebayo also went to the University of Ibadan to complete his Master’s Degree in Law.
Femi Adebayo Career
Femi Adebayo acting career began at a very tender age of 13 after featuring in one of the then-popular movies titled Ogun Ajaye (meaning the Victorious War).
His career can be said to be one that was influenced by his father’s since his father then was already making ways in the industry.
Ever since then, he has been striving hard and making ways in the industry until he finally graduates from the University. By then, he was already a big thing to look out for and that encouraged him to participate even more actively.
Today, Femi Adebayo has featured in over 120 Nollywood movies some of which he played the lead character, supporting character, and other roles.
Femi Adebayo is also a distinguished lawyer and a Special Adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture, and Tourism. He also happens to be the founder and CEO of the J-15 School of Performing Arts.
Femi Adebayo Net Worth
As of [current_date format=’Y’], Femi Adebayo’s net worth is estimated to be $1 Million which he made from his career as an actor, entrepreneur, and ambassadorial deals.
Femi Adebayo Family Life
Femi Adebayo is happily married to his wife, Omotayo Memunat Sanusi, with whom he tied the knot in October 2016.
The couple is happily blessed with a child to whom was given birth to in 2018.
Before then, Femi Adebayo has been in an 8 years marriage with an ex-wife, Khadijat, with whom he had 3 children, 2 of which are twins.
Femi Adebayo Awards
- 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) For Best Indigenous Movie (Yoruba) Etiko Onigedu
- 2017 City People Movie Awards For Best Actor Of The Year (Yoruba)
- 2014, 2015 City People Entertainment Awards For Best Movie Producer Of The Year (Yoruba)
Femi Adebayo Best Quotes
“Don’t cut short your dream, dream on. Dreams are free, live your dream”
Femi Adebayo
“Most times, people never know what we go through to achieve what you see on the screen”
Femi Adebayo
“Life is all about risk. You try some, win some, and lose some. How you handle your loses determine the possible outcome of your tomorrow win.”
Femi Adebayo
“Patience and ability to observe are strong keys to success”
Femi Adebayo
Summary
Being one of the funniest and professional actors in Nollywood, Femi Adebayo happens to be one of the best and a hardworking person. He is also a very influential person who has shown to the world that profession can be managed along with a hobby career.
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