Similar to the days when young RMD reigned supreme in the
Nigerian film industry, one new face seems to dominate our screens, Nigerian
actor Deyemi Okanlawon. Whether in movies, TV series, TV commercials, theatre
plays or short films, it seems every other week Deyemi Okanlawon is mentioned
in the media either in relation to some major production or the other or in
connection to some innovative personal project such as his short film 'For You,
My Son.’
Recently appearing in the much anticipated movie Dinner,
scheduled for cinema release on the 11th of November, alongside veteran
actor Richard Mofe Damijo we cannot help but draw a parallel between the two
actors, their similar acting styles, personalities and prominence.
The highly sought after actor who frequently mentions RMD as
his muse and mentor has also been compared by fans and media with the likes of
African American actor Denzel Washington as well as African British actor Idris
Elba. We hope to see more of this talented and versatile actor and wish him a
long lasting career like the great actors he has emulated and learnt from.
From DSTV to YouTube, Iroko to Netflix and across local
channels Deyemi has starred in quite a number of hit productions including Road
To Yesterday with Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel, Tolu Ajayi’s Blink, Falz
The Badh Guys Soldier (directed by Clarence Peters), If Tomorrow Never
Comes with Yvonne Nelson, Beyond Blood with Joseph Benjamin, Ndani TV’s Gidi Up
with OC Ukeje, Dowry with Linda Ejiorfor, Blessing Egbe’s Lekki Wives, Uduak
Oguamanam’s Desperate House Girls, and Robert Peter’s Hell’s Fury amongst
others.
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