| Kemi Lala Akindoju | |
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| Born | Kemi Akindoju (1987-03-08) 8 March 1987 (age 37) Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | University of Lagos Pan African University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Notable work | Suru L'ere |
| Spouse | Chef Fregz (m. 2018–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | AMVCA Trailblazer Award |
Kemi "Lala" Akindoju Listen is a Nigerian actress. She won an Africa Magic trailbrailzer award for her role in the film adaptation of Dazzling Mirage.
Personal life
Akindoju was born on 8 March 1987 in a family of 4 children. She's a native of Ondo State. She had her secondary education at Queens College, Lagos. After obtaining her West African Examinations Council examination, she proceeded to study insurance at University of Lagos. She also received a master's degree from Pan-Atlantic University, studying media and communication. She married Chef Fregz in September 2018 and had a son in February 2021.
Career
She started her acting career in 2005 from stage performance before venturing into feature films.
Filmography
- Alan Poza (2013) as Ina (with OC Ukeje)
- Dazzling Mirage (2014) as Funmiwo
- The CEO (2016) as Lisa
- Fifty (2015) as Chike
- Suru L'ere (2016) as Landlady
- Potato Potahto (2017) as Frances
- Lara and the Beat (2018) as Tonye
- Òlòtūré (2019) as Blessing
- Your Excellency (2019) as Lina
- The Smart Money Woman (2020) as Adesuwa
- Lizard (2020) as Patience
- Ada the Country (2020)
- Rise (2022) as Joy
Awards and nominations
- The Future Awards - 2010 Actor of the year.
- 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards - Most Promising Actor
- 8th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards - Best Television Series - The Smart Money Woman
References
- "My parents are my strongest supporters — Kemi Lala Akindoju, winner, Trailblazer, AMVCA 2016". vanguardngr.com. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- "AMVCA Trailblazer award winner, Kemi Lala Akindoju turns 29 years old today". thenet.ng. Archived from the original on 5 April 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- BellaNaija.com (21 February 2021). "It's Baby No. 1 for Chef Fregz & Lala Akindoju". BellaNaija. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
- "I'm nervous about my roles — Kemi Lala Akindoju". punchng.com. 23 April 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- "Top 5 movies featuring the talented actress". pulse.ng. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- "Shirley Frimpong-Manso's 'Potato Potahto' makes it to Netflix - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- Frimpong-Manso, Shirley (15 December 2019), Potato Potahto (Comedy), O. C. Ukeje, Joselyn Dumas, Joke Silva, Kemi Lala Akindoju, 19 April Entertainment, Ascend Studios, Lufodo Productions, retrieved 3 February 2021
- "Smart Money Woman: Firstbank Partners Arese Ugwu, Unveils TV Series of the Award-Winning Book". Smart Money Woman: Firstbank Partners Arese Ugwu, Unveils TV Series of the Award-Winning Book. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
- "The Future Awards 2010: Winners, Photos and BN's List of Favourites". 13 February 2010.
- "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
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