Akin Lewis

Akin Lewis
Born	1957 (age 66–67) Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Education	University of Ife Sofia University
Occupations	Actor producer director
Years active	1973 till;present
Notable work	Silver Lining (2012) Heroes and Zeroes (2010) TinselHotel Majestic, Jemeji, Borokini, Madam Dearest, Mind Bending, Why Worry, Koko Klose, Alantakun, Were Alaso, King of Boys, No Budget, Up North, Fortunes

Akin LewisListen^ⓘ (born 1957) is a Nigerian film actor, director, and producer.[1]

Early life and career

Lewis was born on 1957 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, and grew up in Zaria Kaduna State[2] He began his acting career in 1973, the same year he joined a drama group led by Professor Bode Sowande, a Nigerian writer and dramatist.[3] Lewis came into limelight when he played the lead role in Why Worry, a 1980 comedy sitcom on NTA Ibadan, but gained more popularity for his role as local playboy Emeka in the sitcom Koko Close. He won best actor in 1982 based on the series and national limelight in Madam Dearest, a 2005 Nigerian film produced and directed by Tade Ogidan.[4] Over the years, he has featured, produced and directed several films.[5][6] He featured in Tinsel, a Nigerian soap opera that began airing in August 2008 and Heroes and Zeroes, a 2010 Nigerian film written and directed by Niji Akanni.[7] In October 2010, he won the Audio Visual Awards (TAVA) for best actor.[8] He celebrated his 40th years on stage in December 2013.[9]

Selected filmography

• Freedom Way (2024) as Mr. Adewale
• Shina (2024) as BB
• Over the Bridge (2023) as Chief Agoro
• A Weekend to Forget (2023) as Chief
• King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021)[10] as Aare Akinwande
• The New Patriots (2020) as Dr. Nathaniel Olubo
• Soft Work (2020) as Chief Ademuyiwa
• Heroes and Zeroes (2012) as Ayoade Alba
• Silver Lining (2012)
• Tinsel (2008)

See also

• List of Nigerian film producers

References

1. "Joke Silva, Akin Lewis for Mad King of Ijudiya". Vanguard News. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
2. Adetutu Audu. "I never forget who I was -Akin Lewis". The Nation. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
3. "I've escaped death many times –Akin Lewis". The Sun News. Archived from the original on 15 April 2015. Retrieved 13 April 2015.
4. "Am one of the best trained actors in Nigeria-Akin Lewis". Movie.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
5. "I Am A Jack of All Trades…, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
6. "A Mad King Sets the Stage Ablaze!, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
7. "Actor Akintola Akin Lewis celebrates 40 years in the movie industry - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily". Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Number 1 Entertainment Daily. Archived from the original on 26 July 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
8. "Awards and Accolades for Spider, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2015.
9. http://www.tribune.com.ng/~tribunec/news2013/index.php/en/business-package/2012-10-29-11-35-35/brands-and-marketing/item/27550-colleagues,-friends-celebrate-akin-lewis’s-40-years-on-stage.html^[permanent dead link‍]
10. Adekanye, Modupe (26 July 2021). "King Of Boys: The Return Of The King Returns As 7-Episode Series". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.