Actor Deyemi Okanlawon has conveyed heartfelt gratitude to God after his debut cinematic feature ‘All’s Fair in Love’ grossed N90 million, securing its place among the top 100 highest-earning Nollywood films.
Okanlawon had his first experience with acting at the age of 5,when he featured in an ‘end-of-year’ play while in primary school. At the age of 9, Okanlawon featured in a nationally syndicated Television commercial with Kunle Bamtefa. While at the University of Lagos, Okanlawon became an active member of the drama groups Gf(x), Harvesters Company, Xtreme Reaction and Snapshots ,Covenant Christian Centre.
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Okanlawon made his featured film debut in the 2010 movie ZR-7, before which he featured in a short film titled A Grain of Wheat. He went on to feature in and co-produce many more short films and by 2012 he had gained notoriety for his numerous appearances in made-for-internet short films and web series including Blink, 6:30pm and Knock Knock. In 2013 he switched careers to focus on acting full-time and has since featured in over 50 film credits, 8 stage credits and has appeared in OLX and GLO Television commercials as well as music videos for Waje and Aramide. He has also had roles in movies such as Greg Odutayo’s “Beyond Blood” starring Joseph Benjamin and Kehinde Bankole; Pascal Amanfo’s If Tomorrow Never Comes starring Yvonne Nelson, Ishaya Bako’s Road To Yesterday starring Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel and Pascal Amanfo‘s No Man’s Land starring Adjetey Anang. He was in NdaniTV‘s series Gidi Up with OC Ukeje, Titilope Sonuga, Somkele Iyamah and Joke Silva. He has also featured in the TV Series Taste Of Love, Lekki Wives, An African City and Dowry.
It seems like Deyemi Okanlawon’s debut film, ‘All’s Fair in Love‘, continues to dominate as the top Nollywood film of 2024, even after its release on February 14th. Taking to his Instagram page, he shared his thoughts, saying: “Now which kind life wey I never see, I carry God so I fear nothing, steady increasing the commas, comma, comma, comma” ~ @ayrastarr”.
Deyemi Okanlawon expressed gratitude to the Most High for blessing his debut film as a producer. He also extended appreciation to the cast, crew, friends, colleagues, family, and fans for their love and support throughout the journey of making the beautiful film.
