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Femi Adebayo
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Femi Adebayo, a Nigerian actor and filmmaker
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| Born | 31 December 1976 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Jelili, Sonto alapata, Ogundiji |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse(s) | Omotayo Adebayo |
| Children | 4 |
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| Relatives | Tope Adebayo Sodiq Adebayo |
Femi Adebayo Salami (born December 31, 1976) is a famous Nigerian actor, director, and producer. He is also a lawyer and has worked as a special adviser for arts, culture, and tourism in Kwara State. Femi is the son of the well-known actor Adebayo Salami.
In 2024, Femi won the Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his movie Jagun Jagun. He also won the AMVCA Best Lead Actor award in 2025 for his amazing acting in Seven Doors.
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Early Life and Family
Femi Adebayo was born on December 31, 1976, in Lagos, Nigeria. His father, Adebayo Salami, is a very respected actor. Femi's family comes from Ilorin, which is in Kwara State.
Education and Learning
Femi Adebayo went to C&S College in Ilorin for his high school education. After that, he studied at the University of Ilorin and earned a degree in law. He continued his studies at the University of Ibadan, where he received a master's degree in law.
Acting Career
Femi Adebayo started acting when he was young, in 1985. His very first movie was called Ogun Ajaye, which was produced by his father.
Femi has acted in more than 500 Nigerian films. He has won many awards for his acting. He won four awards as Best Yoruba Actor at the African Film Awards, also known as the Afro Hollywood Awards, in London. In 2012, he also won an award for Best of Nollywood.
Some of his popular movies include Sonto Alapata, Wura Ati Fadaka, Ma Wobadan, and Buga. Femi is also the CEO of J-15 Media Network Nigeria, which is his own media company. He has also worked as an ambassador for StarTimes, a digital TV platform, and Kubanah whisky.
Personal Life
Femi Adebayo married Omotayo Adebayo on October 9, 2016. They have one son together. Femi also has three other children from an earlier marriage.
Awards and Achievements
Femi Adebayo has won many awards for his acting and movie production. Here are some of his notable awards:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2009 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Apaadi | Nominated | |
| 2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Movie Producer Of The Year (Yoruba) | Won | ||
| 2017 | Best Actor Of The Year (Yoruba) | Won | |||
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba | Afaila Ojo | Won | ||
| 2018 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Indigenous Movie (Yoruba) | Etiko Onigedu | Won | |
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead role –Yoruba | Won | |||
| 2019 | Best Kiss in a Movie | Diamond in the Sky | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) | The Return of Kesari | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Lucifer | Won | |||
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Comedy | Progressive Tailors Club | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series | King of Thieves (Agesinkole) | Nominated | |
| Best Overall Movie | Nominated | ||||
| Africa International Film Festival | Globe Award Honoree | Jagun Jagun | Won | ||
| 2024 | 2024 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Indigenous Language Movie- West Africa | Jagun Jagun | Won | |
| Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Won | |||
| Abuja International Film Festival | Outstanding Male Actor | Won | |||
| 2025 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Lead Actor | Seven Doors | Won |
Filmography
Here is a list of some of the movies Femi Adebayo has been in:
| Year | Film | Role |
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| 2025 | Labake Olododo | |
| 2024 | Lisabi(The uprising) | Olu Olodan |
| Seven Doors | king Adedunjoye | |
| Beast of two worlds | Ade Apa Igala | |
| Queen Lateefah | ||
| Lakatabu | muyiwa | |
| crossroads | Egunkemi | |
| House of Ga'a | Olukuoye | |
| 2023 | Ijogbon | Head of Amoteku |
| Mikolo | babablu | |
| Jagun Jagun | Ogundiji | |
| world famous | pastor | |
| Diety | Komokomo | |
| 2022 | maleeka | Kunle |
| King of Thieves | Adeshikoye/Adeoye | |
| 2021 | cordelia | Rasaki |
| Ile Alayo | ||
| Ete | Deji | |
| love castle | chief Balogun | |
| progressive tailor club | Agbabiaka | |
| The cokers | Doctor | |
| charge and bail | Whole Adetutu | |
| 2020 | The miracle center | |
| special jollof | ||
| unroyal | Royal suitor | |
| mama drama | Dotun | |
| 2019 | jumbled | Yinka |
| survival of jelili | Jelili | |
| Diamonds in the sky | Kayode | |
| Mokalik | Mr. Ogidan | |
| 2018 | The island | kola |
| The ghost and the tout | Dayo | |
| heaven on my mind | Soji | |
| 2017 | Sola Arikusa | |
| 2014 | October 1 | Banji |
| 2013 | Ayitale | Aderopo |
| 2011 | Jelili | Jelili |
| 2009 | Apaadi | |
| 1996 | Owo Blow | Wole Owolabi |
See also
- List of Nigerian actors
