Tag: LATEEF ADEDIMEJI

  • People mocked my wife, called her barren – Lateef Adedimeji

    People mocked my wife, called her barren – Lateef Adedimeji

    Lateef Adedimeji, Nollywood actor and filmmaker, has opened up about the trolling his wife, actress Mo Bimpe, faces over their lack of children nearly four years into their marriage.

    Adedimeji, during a candid interview with Chude Jideonwo, also recounted his journey in the Nollywood movie industry and how a mentor in the Yoruba movie industry predicted that he would fail in his career within a year.

    He further expressed gratitude for his wife’s support, particularly during his challenging time working on his project, Lisabi.

    He said despite facing disappointment from those who promised to support him, his wife’s encouragement helped boost his confidence.

    He said, “Someone once told me in the Yoruba movie industry that he gave me one year to see what I would become. I told him to give me two years and he will see what I will become.

    “My wife and I have received a lot of trolls. Recently, someone called her barren on social media. She would always show it to me and would say they would be all right.

    “I just called her one morning and asked if she would marry me and she said Yes.

    “When I wanted to do my first big screen job, Lisabi, I realised that everybody that I felt would stand by me was not there; there was nobody.”

  • How I was paid N4,000 after playing lead role in movies few years back – Actor, Lateef Adedimeji

    How I was paid N4,000 after playing lead role in movies few years back – Actor, Lateef Adedimeji

    Popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji has relayed past experience of when he was underpaid despite playing lead roles in movies.

    Actor to the actor,he was being paid s low as N4,000 for a lead role in 2014.

    According to him, the pay started to increase in 2015 when he began to get N100,000 to N200,000 for a role in movies.

    The Jagun Jagun actor made this known on the latest episode of the ‘Deep Dive’ podcast hosted by comedian, Teju Babyface.

    Adedimeji said, “If I tell people that I wasn’t collecting N100,000, N200,000 until 2015/16, a lot of people would not believe me.

    “Before then, the highest I collected for a lead role was either N4,000, N5,000, or N10,000. I was paid that low back in 2014 because it was more like a learning process.”

  • People talk about my chemistry with Lateef Adedimeji – Actress, Bukunmi Oluwasina

    People talk about my chemistry with Lateef Adedimeji – Actress, Bukunmi Oluwasina

    Nollywood actress, Bukunmi Oluwasina has opened up on her shared onscreen chemistry with her colleague, Lateef Adedimeji.

    Recall that the duo played onscreen lovers in a 2023 Netflix original epic Yoruba film ‘Jagun Jagun’ produced by Femi Adebayo.

    Speaking with The Entertainment Reporter, she said:” This is not the first time people talk about chemistry between Adedimeji and I. Its like that because when there are two actors, who are great actors,  its always very exceptional  and unique when they are paired together”.

    Asked about the growth of Nollywood, she said: “I am happy that Nollywood is getting better every day because so many times I have heard people say ‘I don’t watch Yoruba movies. Now they cannot say it. Because people will tell you the kind of Yoruba movies you are missing. The thing about the movie industry is that once a person sets a pace, a lot of people will try to surpass it. It ends up looking like a competition but at the same time, it develops other people. Its a good thing that our culture and tradition are making its way into our productions”.

    The versatile actress noted that she is happy to be part of the generation where Nollywood is rebranding.

    “It’s a good time for Nollywood in general because I am happy to be part of this generation where  we are finally  rebranding and creating  magical movies. We are telling our stories and representing ourselves in a magnificent way. Now its like everybody wants to shoot a cultural movie .Everybody is doing epic now. Its a good feeling for Nollywood in general, it’s a wake up call. Because no one will tell our stories like us. We are the makers of this stories, they are our stories”.

  • Mo Bimpe marks husband’s birthday, describes him as “best in everything”

    Mo Bimpe marks husband’s birthday, describes him as “best in everything”

    Nollywood actress, Adebimpe Oyebade, better known as Mo Bimpe, is celebrating the birthday of her husband, Lateef Adedimeji, today, February 1st, 2023, as she describes him as the “best in everything”.

    The wife of the prolific actor, via her Instagram page, revealed the unique name she calls her husband. Mo Bimpe disclosed that she calls her husband genius as he is the best in everything.

    Describing him as her favorite in every way, she affirmed her love for him.

    She wrote: “HEY HUBSTAR, IT’S OFFICIALLY YOUR BIRTHDAY IN NAIJA. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST IN EVERYTHING. MY FAV IN EVERY WAY. LOVE YOU MY SUPERSTAR”.

    Mo Bimpe marks husband's birthday, describes him as "best in everything"

    Her husband, on his part, shared dapper photos on his Instagram page.

    Lateef, who is currently in the US, expressed gratitude to God for his mercy. He revealed that whenever he doesn’t understand anything, he trust in Him to fix it.

    “EVEN WHEN I DON’T UNDERSTAND IT. I JUST TRUST GOD TO FIX IT. GOD HAS BEEN MERCIFUL, MAY HIS NAME BE PRAISED. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ABDULLATEEF”. MO BIMPE MARKS HUSBAND LATEEF ADEDIMEJI’S BIRTHDAY,” He wrote.

    Mo Bimpe marks husband's birthday, describes him as "best in everything"

    Reacting to wife’s post, Lateef stated: “Thank you my love , my engine room and my joy . I love and appreciate you always . Ma lo e gbo lagbara olohun.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Mo Bimpe is a Nigerian film actress, known for winning the 2018 City People Entertainment Awards for Best New Actress of the Year.

    Mo Bimpe married Lateef in December 2021.

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    Omo Oba (2019)
    The Cokers (2021)
    That One Time (2022)
    Secret
    Assurance
    The Fault
    Oloore
    Romance
    Entrapped
    Tranquillity
    Dear Sister
    Shadows
    Irapada

  • Lateef Adedimeji shares journey to stardom in Nollywood

    Lateef Adedimeji shares journey to stardom in Nollywood

    Award-winning Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has shared his journey of how he used to borrow money and clothes before going to movie auditions.

    The popular actor, who took his followers on IG down memory lane in a story titled “Na who give up fuck up.”

    In a lengthy post that he revealed he was once paid N5000 for a lead role.

    “A small story of “NA WHO GIVE UP FUCK UP”

    The journey and story of my life was never smooth but this Abeokuta Born and Lagos bred boy never gave up!

    Memories of the very beginning, when the journey started. I was just an helpless young boy who does his things and make people laugh unintentionally, go the point that I was picked up in secondary school by a non governmental organization whose main aim is to train young people majorly through acting, dance and music. Memories of when I gained admission into the university and still didn’t give up, I remember the days I skipped classes to follow this dream of mine. To tye year I graduated from UNI 2007/2008 this stubborn boy still didn’t give up.

    Memories of the days I borrowed money to go on movie set, borrow clothes to wear on set even though I wasn’t getting paid, I remember begging for money and food to survive.

    Memories of the multiple times I got rejected insulted. Ridiculed and bullied that ACTING is not my career path and that I’ll never make it in this field that I choose.
    I remember the times I almost gave up on myself and the career. I remember crying endlessly and told myself it’s better to die. Memories of the times I walked hours to get on set and rehearsals when I had to be a camera boy. Wash Oga’s Cars.

    Them the times I finally started getting paid 1k, 2k, 5k for a lead role. I remember receiving the payments with so much joy, happiness and gratitude.
    This journey of mine being just a little boy with big dreams to becoming the Superstar that I am today has come with a lot of challenges ad stories untold. I’ll tell the whole story some day to inspire one or two.
    I am grateful to God for the journey so far, for his grade and mercy.

    This little story of mine is to let you know that your dreams are valid. No matter what it is you are going through right now. As long as you do not give up, you will get there. It might take time and I know waiting isn’t easy. But hang in there and keep doing your best. You will make it, God will come through for you and you will laugh last.

    Happy birthday in advance to me”.

  • Mum shed tears as Mo Bimpe surprises her with gift on wedding day

    Mum shed tears as Mo Bimpe surprises her with gift on wedding day

    Popular actress, Bimpe Oyebade a.k.a Mo Bimpe shocked her mother with an unexpected gift during her wedding to Lateef Adedimeji on Wednesday.

    In a video shared on Instagram, the bride is seen reading an emotional tribute to her mother.

    In the tribute, the actress applauded her mother for giving up the most special gift she loves so that she (Bimpe) can be with the person she loves.

    “Thank you for giving up the most important thing in your life so that I can have the most important thing in my life.”

    Bimpe also acknowledged her mother for raising her to become the strong woman she is today.

    “Thank you for raising me to be the strong woman that I am today, you are the best,” she said.

    Kneeling down, Bimpe presented a gift to her her mum, an act which made her mother shed tears.

    Stars like Odunlade Adekola, Iya Rainbow, Tunde Kelani, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, Toyin Abraham, Regina Chukwu, Bolaji Ogunmola, Femi Adebayo, Ijebuu and others were present at the wedding.

  • Celebrities storm wedding of Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe

    Celebrities storm wedding of Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe

    Popular actor, Lateef Adedimeji wedded his colleague and frequent collaborator, Mo Bimpe on Wednesday in Ikeja, Lagos. The Nikkah ceremony was attended by their families, friends and colleagues.

    “ALHAMDULILLAH. May Allah be praised. Adebimpe Rahmatullah, I just want you to know I love and I will always be there. Welcome to my world,” he wrote.

    Celebrities like Kate Henshaw, Moyo Lawal, Judith Audu, Omawumi, IK Ogbonna, Biodun Stephen, Belinda Effah and Jide Awobona congratulated the couple in the comment section of the post.

    In the same vein Bimpe making reference to her bridal shower held on Tuesday wrote on Instagram: “YESTERDAY WAS ONE OF THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE! My bridal shower organized by my sisters.How do I begin to thank you all for coming through for me this much , for all the money spent, for Time, for energy just to make me happy, I had the best bridal shower party all thanks to you my sisters , thanks and God bless you all, I love you all”.

    TheNewsGuru reports that at this moment celebrities like Toyin Abraham, Mercy Aigbe, Ijebuu, Nkechi Blessing Sunday Peju Johnson were spotted at the wedding venue

  • Adedimeji Lateef ties the knot with colleague, Adebimpe Oyebade[PHOTOS]

    Adedimeji Lateef ties the knot with colleague, Adebimpe Oyebade[PHOTOS]

    Popular actor, Adedimeji Lateef, on Saturday tied the knot with fellow Nollywood star, Adebimpe Oyebade a.k.a Mo Bimpe.

    The duo took to their respective Instagram pages to share photographs from the wedding.

    Sharing a picture of herself and her husband, the actress wrote, “Today I marry my best friend.”

    The actor also wrote, “The grace of the Almighty is sufficient. Today I marry my best friend.”

  • Lateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade release pre-wedding photos

    Lateef Adedimeji, Bimpe Oyebade release pre-wedding photos

    Nollywood stars, Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe have finally released their pre-wedding photos hours after announcing their wedding date.

    The soon-to-be groom Lateef released the photo on Instagram on Wednesday.

    “We have brought between them love. “Two souls with but a single thought; Two hearts that beat as one “ All on God,” he wrote.

    Lateef had earlier confirmed his wedding plans with his colleague Adebimpe Oyebade aka Mo Bimpe.

    The loved Yoruba movie stars took to their Instagram stories on Monday to share wishes from fans and family members, who congratulated them.

     

    TheNewsGuru recalls that the duo had on several occasions denied reports that they are in a romantic relationship until pictures of their pre-wedding activities and invitation card recently circulated on the internet.

    The wedding is set to hold on December 22, 2021.

    Expressing her excitement about their pre-wedding pictures, Toyin Abraham said:” We are married oops we are getting married.My babies @mo_bimpe @adedimejilateef Love you both”.

  • We have more enemies than friends since taking our relationship serious – Lateef Adedimeji

    We have more enemies than friends since taking our relationship serious – Lateef Adedimeji

    Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji has confessed that ever since he decided to take his relationship serious with colleague Mo Bimpe, they have had more enemies than friends.

    Adedimeji made this known in a recent interview.

     

    In his words: “The fact is that when you decide to live your life the way it pleases you or you choose to take a new step, some people will begin to feel uncomfortable and it is normal. I am aware that since the day we decided to take our relationship to the next level, we have had more enemies than friends but you can’t stop that from happening. You can, however, choose to allow it get to you or move on with your life. I have heard people say that ‘why is he getting married now? What is wrong with them? Do they even know what they are getting themselves into?’ Different questions and allegations have been raised, but we are focused. I don’t have any grouse about anyone. I am just focusing on my life, career and future”, he told Tribune.

     

    Adedimeji who will be getting married to Bimpe this December, also opened up on what has kept them relevant all these years.

    “We are both professional thespians who have been giving a lot to the movie industry in Nigeria in different ways. I am grateful to God that the rewards are trickling in but I am focusing on getting better and giving the very best of myself at every point it is required. I don’t make all these things happen because I am special or by being the best, it is the grace of God. I am not the most hard-working actor in the industry, but I do my job well and pay attention to details. Then I try to keep myself abreast of information that could help shape my career better.