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Akin Omotoso (listen ⓘ) (born 1974) is a Nigerian film director, writer, and actor. He is best known for directing the 2022 film Rise. Both his father Kole Omotoso and his sister Yewande Omotoso are also writers.
Akin Omotoso was born in 1974 in Nigeria. He is a director and actor, known for Man on Ground (2011), Tell Me Sweet Something (2015) and Vaya (2016).
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Feb 29, 2024 · Akin Omotoso, the filmmaker behind Disney Plus’ Giannis Antetokounmpo biopic “Rise,” has been attached to direct “The Plot to Save South Africa,” an adaptation of Justice Malala’s...
Aug 10, 2022 · Director Akin Omotoso discusses how in his Disney+ film “Rise,” he aimed to keep the story of NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo as authentic as possible, including filming at the actual ...
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Sep 7, 2022 · Watch the first part of Spotlight's exclusive interview with director Akin Omotoso, creator of the original series 'The Brave Ones', streaming on Netflix from September 16 2022. This fantasy...
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Jun 24, 2022 · Rise: Directed by Akin Omotoso. With Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Uche Agada, Ral Agada. Based on the real life story about the family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league.
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Jul 17, 2022 · The 17-year-old Akin Omotoso enrolled for a performers’ diploma in speech and drama at the University of Cape Town. After completing drama school, Omotoso pursued a career in acting, becoming...
