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  • Thank you for helping me grow, Lateef Adedimeji celebrates wife’s birthday

    Thank you for helping me grow, Lateef Adedimeji celebrates wife’s birthday

    Award-winning actor Lateef Adedimeji has showered his wife, Mo Bimpe with economiums on her  birthday. 

    He said she made him the man he is today. 

    Lateef, in a lengthy post on his Instagram page appreciated her, noting how not everyone is fortunate to have someone like her in this chaotic world.

    He noted how he was confident, and goal-driven before his wife, but she gave him an extra touch. 

    Questioning which of the blessings of Allah would he deny, he further appreciated her for making his life so easy and for being his number critic. 

    He wrote: “Rahmah, Not many individuals are as fortunate as I am to have found someone like you in this chaotic world. Thanks to you, I am the person I am today.

    “I am confident, and goal-driven, I have so much confidence in myself but you have forced me to examine myself closely and develop an affection for the image of myself that I see in the mirror.

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    ” I am goal-driven, but you gave me more purpose and determination to reach those goals; you are my God-sent. I am a lucky child and God brought me YOU RAHMAH ADEBIMPE another lucky charm. Which of the blessings of Allah will I deny?

    “Thank you for making life so easy, my number one critic, my check and Balance, my joy, and my all. Happy birthday my love, long life and prosperity in good health. I love you so much, too much baby. 

    “Thank you for helping me grow, thank you for making me believe in the beautiful things of life, and thank you for being who you are. Happy birthday my love. Here’s to many more years of happiness together. To forever with you my Queen”.

  • I was already a Uni graduate when my wife enrolled into JSS1 – Lateef Adedimeji

    I was already a Uni graduate when my wife enrolled into JSS1 – Lateef Adedimeji

    Popular actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has revealed how his wife, Mo Bimpe was a primary school leaver when he finished his university education.

    His revelation hinted at the vast age difference between him and his wife.

    Lateef, who recently celebrated his 40th birthday, discussed his schooling with other friends in the film industry and compared it to his wife’s.

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    The actor from the Anikulapo series revealed that after he graduated from university, his wife was ready to enroll in secondary school.

    While several of the actor’s colleagues in the video found the claim difficult to accept, Lateef turned to his wife and urged her to deny it.

    In response, Mo Bimpe, who declined to respond, declared that she was his wife regardless of their age gap.

    He said: “When I graduated from the University, you were just fresh out of primary school and about to get admission into JSS1.”

  • Lateef Adedimeji reacts as Kizz Daniel describes him as favourite actor

    Lateef Adedimeji reacts as Kizz Daniel describes him as favourite actor

    Award-winning actor, Lateef Adedimeji expressed gratitude to Kizz Daniel in response to the singer’s acknowledgement of him as his favourite actor.

    The ‘Buga’ singer shared this revelation during a recent interactive session on X, where he engaged with fans.

    A fan named Mirian Daniels questioned his favourite actor, prompting Kizz Daniel to mention Lateef Adedimeji.

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    The netizen asked: “Who is your favourite Actor?”

    “Lateef Adedimeji,” the singer responded.

    Lateef Adedimeji thanked the artist for mentioning him as his favourite actor in a tweet.

    He responded via Twitter, praising Kizz Daniel’s endorsement.

    He wrote: “No bad songs! Love you too VADO @KizzDaniel.”

  • Tina Mba, Lateef Adedimeji, others starin I Love You Regardless

    Tina Mba, Lateef Adedimeji, others starin I Love You Regardless

    Nollywood stars Tina Mba, Lateef Adedimeji, Eyinna Nwigwe, Tosin Pedro and Jidekene Achufusi are set to thrill movie lovers in a romantic comedy, ‘I Love You Regardless’.

    The movie, according to the executive producer Tosin Allen, is laced with life lessons and issues that resonate with the global audience.

    The film is set for the cinemas across the nation from Friday, February 9.

    Allen, who is also the co-producer of ‘I Love You Regardless,’ noted that the movie is about love, tribe, friendship and forgiveness with a suspense that will captivate its audience.

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    “’I Love You Regardless’ has a rich ensemble of cast with iconic actors that have made their mark and young ones who are set to shine brighter like shining stars,” he said.

    Speaking on the uniqueness of the film, Titi Joseph, co-producer of the movie and lead actress, said , ‘I Love you regardless’ is a movie everyone will love as its theme was crafted to entertain, inform and educate the diverse audience of cinemas. It was great working with all the casts and crew as with production of movies, producing the movie had its challenges but we rose above it.

    “There is something in the movie for lovers and would be lovers as you can’t tell where love would find you. I want to appreciate everyone who invested time and effort in this project,” says Joseph.

  • Actor Lateef Adedimeji celebrates life at 40

    Actor Lateef Adedimeji celebrates life at 40

    Actor Lateef Adedimeji is full of joy over his 40th birthday on February 1. 

    Ushering himself into the month in style, he shared pictures to felicitate himself as he steps into the 40th club today. 

    Appreciating his maker, Lateef noted how it has been 40 years of being alive despite the struggles and hurdles he has encountered in his 30s. 

    In another caption, he stated that he was cheering on all the struggles, pains, lessons, and growth of his life and was celebrating a good human being.

    He noted how it was a new dawn and new beginning for him as he expressed gratitude to his Maker for all his blessings.

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    “40 years of being alive. God, I’m grateful. 1st of February baby.

    “Here’s to all the struggles, all the pain, all the lessons, and all the growth of my life. It’s a New Day and a New Beginning. I am thankful for all that I have been given. Happy 40th birthday to me”.

    He added: “Life begins at 40, and I’m ready to embrace every moment with open arms. Thankful to God”.

  • I’m lucky to have you as my wife – Lateef Adedimeji celebrates spouse

    I’m lucky to have you as my wife – Lateef Adedimeji celebrates spouse

    Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Lateef Adedimeji is celebrating second wedding anniversary with his wife and colleague, Adebimpe Oyebade also known as Mo Bimpe.

    Lateef posted loved-up pictures of the duo on his Instagram account on Friday to mark two years of marriage.

    The 39-year-old who described Bimpe as caring, added that no greater light illuminates his path more than the love and change she brought into his life.

    Read Also: Actor Lateef Adedimeji bags PhD from International University

    Lateef Adedimeji wrote: “Which of the blessings of Allah will I deny? None at all. A great marriage happens when an imperfect couple comes together and learns to enjoy each other’s differences. It’s two years today, forever to go and your heart is always full of love and affection.

    “Your hands are always caring. I am lucky to have you as my wife. No greater light illuminates my path than the love and change you have brought into my life. The celebration of our lives together will last a lifetime and beyond.

    “If my life was a boat, floating over the choppy waters of destiny, you are the set of sails which will see me through. Happy wedding anniversary my love. Cheers for forever my love, iyawo Alhaji, my obim.”

    The couple got married on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

  • Actor Lateef Adedimeji bags PhD from International University

    Actor Lateef Adedimeji bags PhD from International University

    Popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, joyously shared on social media the conferment of a Doctorate degree on him from an international university.

    As reported by The Nation, Adedimeji is to be honoured with a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Estam University, in recognition of his outstanding talent and remarkable accomplishments in the film industry.

    After receiving the degree, Lateef expressed that his focus had always been on finding happiness in his craft rather than seeking fame.

    Reflecting on the irony of the long nights spent mastering his lines and perfecting his expression, he expressed gratitude for being rewarded with a Ph.D.

    Reintroducing himself as Dr. Abdul Lateef Adedimeji Adetola, he shared the emotional moment of being adorned with the academic robe, revealing that it brought tears to his eyes.

    He wrote: “I was moved to tears as I got adorned in this beautiful robe. I have never been interested in fame, I just wanted to be happy with my craft and the lives that I inspire.

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    “Ladies and gentlemen, today, I have a new title, one I couldn’t have imagined would come without me facing invigilators and keeping late nights to study…

    “The irony is really interesting. I burn midnight candles to master my lines and perfect my expressions, now I’m getting rewarded with what could have been if I did it for classroom reasons.

    “I humbly reintroduce myself, I AM DR. ABDULLATEEF ADEDIMEJI ADETOLA, Doctor of Philosophy in Art and Culture from Estam University, Benin.”

  • Actor Lateef Adedimeji receives award for role in ‘Jagun Jagun’

    Actor Lateef Adedimeji receives award for role in ‘Jagun Jagun’

    Actor Lateef Adedimeji is overjoyed over receiving an award for his role in Femi Adebayo’s movie, ‘Jagun Jagun’.

    He shared the clips of the ceremony as he stated how honoured he was to share the stage with the gods of Nollywood. 

    He vowed to never forget the moment while giving a shout-out to the Africa International Film Festival for the recognition and award.

    “Last night I received an award from @afriff for my role as “GBOTIJA” in JAGUN JAGUN

    Read Also: Marrying Lateef Adedimeji made me an outgoing person – Actress Mo Bimpe

    “Being honored on stage with some of the pantheon greats of our industry was one of the highlights of my career, a proud moment I won’t forget anytime soon
    Massive thanks to @afriff for the great recognition!!!!
    Cc: @realchiomaude @femiadebayosalami @iniedo @tobibakre @chidimokeme,” he wrote.

  • Lateef Adedimeji, Woli Agba, others feature in ‘The Thorns’

    Lateef Adedimeji, Woli Agba, others feature in ‘The Thorns’

    Tope Adebayo Salami, the Director of Femi Adebayo’s ‘Jagun Jagun,’ is set to unveil another blockbuster, titled – The Thorns.

    The movie features Lateef Adedimeji as lead actor.

    Others include Omowunmi Dada, Woli Agba, Funke Ogunmola, Jumoke Odetola, Femi Branch, Peju Ogunmola, Shola Kosoko, Olawunmi Oluwapelumi, Ademola Amoo, Damilola Oni, and Omobolanle Adigun.

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    In the movie, Adedimeji as Pelumi, resolves never to love again because of the crisis he encountered with his two past marriages, until he meets the hilarious fake Prophet Egbojuayosoke, Woli Agba Ayo Ajewole, who prophesies that love is about to smile on him again.

    The romantic dramedy is produced by Beatrice Funke Ogunmola (BFO).

    Ogunmola, known and referred to as BFO, is a Nigerian-American living in Texas, United State of America.

    BFO is the producer of Love Castle, a film that won several awards from Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, Abuja International Film Festival, and West African Film Festival.