Akin Omotoso

Nigerian and South African film director
Person human Q3607334
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Akin Omotoso

Summary

Akin Omotoso is a human[1]. He was born in Ibadan[2]. He was born on June 27, 1974[3]. He worked as a film director[4], actor[5], and screenwriter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (315 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Akin Omotoso's place of birth was Ibadan[2].
  • Born in Maiduguri[8], Akin Omotoso…
  • Akin Omotoso was born on June 27, 1974[3].
  • Akin Omotoso was born on 1974[9].
  • Akin Omotoso held citizenship in South Africa[10].
  • Akin Omotoso held citizenship in Nigeria[11].
  • Yoruba was Akin Omotoso's native language[12].
  • Akin Omotoso's professions included film director[4].
  • Akin Omotoso worked as an actor[5].
  • Akin Omotoso worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Among Akin Omotoso's employers was University of the Western Cape[13].
  • Akin Omotoso's education included a stint at University of the Western Cape[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Akin Omotoso is Blood Diamond[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Akin Omotoso is Catching Feelings[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Akin Omotoso is Tell Me Sweet Something[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Akin Omotoso is Man on Ground[18].
  • Akin Omotoso received the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards[19].
  • Akin Omotoso received the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards[20].
  • Akin Omotoso is recorded as male[21].
  • Akin Omotoso's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Akin Omotoso's family name is recorded as Omotosho[23].
  • Akin Omotoso's given name is recorded as Akin[24].
  • Akin Omotoso's described by source is recorded as African Film Festival, Inc.[25].
  • Akin Omotoso's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Akin Omotoso's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Yoruba[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Ibadan[2], a city[28], in Nigeria[29], founded in 1829[30] and Maiduguri[8], a city[31], in Nigeria[32], founded in 1909[33]. Recorded date of birth include June 27, 1974[3] and 1974[9]. Yoruba was Akin Omotoso's native language[12].

Education

Akin Omotoso was educated at University of the Western Cape[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], actor[5], and screenwriter[6]. Akin Omotoso was employed by University of the Western Cape[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Blood Diamond[15], a film[34], directed by Edward Zwick[35]; Catching Feelings[16], a film[36], directed by Kagiso Lediga[37]; Tell Me Sweet Something[17], a film[38]; and Man on Ground[18], a film[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards[19], an award[40], in South Africa[41], founded in 1965[42] and 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards[20], an award ceremony[43], in Nigeria[44].

Why It Matters

Akin Omotoso ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (315 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Akin Omotoso born?

Akin Omotoso's place of birth was Ibadan[2].

What did Akin Omotoso do for work?

Akin Omotoso worked as film director[4], actor[5], and screenwriter[6].

Where did Akin Omotoso go to school?

Akin Omotoso was educated at University of the Western Cape[14].

What awards did Akin Omotoso receive?

Honors received include Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards[19] and 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · JudithShe · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Akin
    Sex or gender → male
    Notable work → Blood Diamond, Catching Feelings, Tell Me Sweet Something +1
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