Kemi Adetiba facts for kids
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Kemi Adetiba
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| Born | 8 January 1980 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Filmmaker, music video director, television director |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | LLB Law |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Spouse |
Oscar Heman-Ackah
(m. 2022) |
Kemi Adetiba (born January 8, 1980) is a talented Nigerian filmmaker. She directs movies, TV shows, and music videos. Her amazing work has been shown on big channels like Channel O, MTV Base, Sound City TV, BET, and Netflix.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Kemi Adetiba was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Her parents are Dele and Mayen Adetiba. When she was a child, Kemi even appeared in a TV commercial for a soap brand called OMO.
Education and Learning
Kemi Adetiba studied law at the University of Lagos. She earned a bachelor's degree there. Later, she decided to learn more about filmmaking. She went to the New York Film Academy to become an expert behind the camera.
Her Amazing Career
Kemi Adetiba started her career as a radio presenter. She worked at Rhythm 93.7 FM. She became famous for her voice on popular shows like Soul'd Out and Sunday at the Seaside.
From Radio to TV
After her success in radio, Kemi moved to television. She produced and presented several shows on Mnet. These included Studio 53 and Temptation Nigeria. She also hosted Maltina Dance All for three years in a row.
Directing Films and Videos
Kemi's passion led her to filmmaking. She learned how to direct and create stories. Her short film, Across a Bloodied Ocean, was shown at film festivals in 2009.
Her first big movie, The Wedding Party, came out in 2016. It was a Nigerian romantic comedy. This film was so popular that it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival!
In 2017, Kemi hosted a show called King Women. On this show, she interviewed strong and inspiring women. One of her guests was her own mother, Mayen Adetiba.
Awards and Recognition
Kemi Adetiba has won many awards for her directing skills.
- She won Best Female Video for "Ekundayo" by TY Bello.
- She also won Best Female Video for "Today na Today" by Omawumi.
- In 2015, she received the City People Entertainment Award for Best Music Video Director.
- In 2017, she won a HNWOTY Award for Woman of the Year in Film and Television.
Movies Directed by Kemi
- Across a Bloodied Ocean (2008)
- The Wedding Party (2016)
- King of Boys (2018)
- King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021)
Music Videos Directed by Kemi
Kemi Adetiba has directed many popular music videos for famous artists:
- 2017: King Women
- 2015: "Last Bus-Stop" by Niyola
- 2015: "Dance Go (Eau de Vie)" for Hennessy Artistry '15 (featuring Wizkid and 2face Idibia)
- 2015: "Out the Magazine" by Lindsey Abudei
- 2014: "My Darlin" by Tiwa Savage
- 2014: "My Place" by Lynxxx
- 2014: "Love to Love You" by Niyola (featuring Banky W.)
- 2014: "Sitting on the Throne" by Olamide
- 2014: "Anifowose" by Olamide
- 2014: "Onye" by Waje
- 2013: "Toh Bad" by Niyola
- 2013: "Say" by Bez
- 2012: "If I Die" by Da Grin
- 2012: "Tease Me/Bad Guys" by Wizkid
- 2011: "I Believe" by Ego
- 2011: "Follow You Go" by Banky W.
- 2011: "The Future" by TY Bello
- 2010: "Fall in Love" by Ego
- 2010: "Lagos Party" by Banky W.
- 2010: "More You" by Banky W.
- 2011: "Today Na Today" by Omawumi
- 2008: "Ekundayo" by TY Bello
See Also
In Spanish: Kemi Adetiba para niños
- List of Nigerian cinematographers
