Rotimi Salami is a Nigerian actor, scriptwriter, entrepreneur, and film producer. He was born on November 30th in Surulere, Lagos State, and grew up in the Ajagbandi area of the state.

Rotimi Salami

Education

Rotimi Salami attended St Mary’s Nursery and Primary School in Ajagbandi for his primary education before moving to Abeokuta Grammar School in Abeokuta, Ogun State, for his secondary education. He later earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Lagos State University. Additionally, he holds a diploma in Film Directing from the New York Film Academy.

Career

Rotimi Salami began his acting career in 2007 and made his professional debut in the movie "Unknown Revenge," which was released in 2010. His passion and talent have led to his recognition as one of Nigeria's popular actors. He has appeared in numerous movies and television series, including Ola Razak's "Shangisha Kingdom." In addition to acting, Rotimi has produced several films such as "Beautiful World" and "Letter To My Mother," and has directed the television series "Kuti’s Career Palace."

Personal Life

Rotimi Salami married Jumoke Arinola Salami in June 2015, and they have two kids together. In an interview with Kore Ogidan of Punch Newspaper, Rotimi revealed that his wife played a crucial role in persuading him not to quit acting after initially considering it a year before winning his first award.

Movies

Rotimi Salami is known for his roles in movies such as "Omoye" (2017), "Mentally" (2017), and "Ofeefe" (Mirage) (2019). He has featured in over 40 movies, acting alongside notable figures in the industry like Hanks Anuku, Bob Manuel Udokwu, and Livinus Nnochiri. Some of his notable movies include "Timeless," "The OAP," "Stormy Heart," "Divorce Not Allowed," and "Prodigal Son."

Awards And Nominations

Rotimi Salami has received several awards for his outstanding contributions to the movie industry, including Best Actor in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actor of the Year (Yoruba) at the City People Movie Award, Most Promising Actor at the Best of Nollywood Awards, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

Net Worth

Rotimi Salami's net worth is estimated at $500,000, which he has amassed through his acting career, movie production ventures, and other entrepreneurial endeavors.

Social Media 

Instagram: @rotimisalami