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{{Short description|American actor and singer (born 1988}}
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| name = Rotimi
| image = Rotimi Red Carpet.jpg
| image = Rotimi May 2019.png
| caption = Rotimi "Boss" Red Carpet Premiere
| caption = Rotimi during an interview in May 2019
| birth_name = Olurotimi Akinosho
| birth_name = Olurotimi Akinosho
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|11|30}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1988|11|30}}
| birth_place = [[Maplewood, New Jersey|Maplewood]], [[New Jersey]], [[USA]]
| birth_place = [[Maplewood, New Jersey]], U.S.
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| years_active = 2009-Present
| death_place =
| occupation = Actor, singer-songwriter, model
| death_cause =
| notable_works = [[Boss (TV series)|Boss]]
| alias =
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Actor
* singer
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| years_active = 2011–present
| alma_mater = [[Northwestern University]]
| spouse = [[Vanessa Mdee]]
| children = 2|
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| instrument = Vocals
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]]
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| label = {{hlist|[[G-Unit Records|G-Unit]]|[[Empire Distribution|Empire]]}}
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|*[[50 Cent]]
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'''Olurotimi Akinosho''' (born November 30, 1988), better known by his stage name, '''Rotimi''', is a [[singer-songwriter]], [[actor]] and [[Model (person)|model]]. From 2011 to 2012 he starred as Darius Morrison on the [[Starz! Network|Starz Network]] original drama series [[Boss (TV series)|"Boss"]]. Rotimi is also the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of [http://frontroseat.com FrontRoSeat Productions].


'''Olurotimi Akinosho''' ({{Pronunciation|Yo-Olurotimi Akinosho.ogg|Listen|(|help=no}}; born November 30, 1988), known professionally as '''Rotimi''', is a Nigerian-American actor and singer. He is known for his role as Darius Morrison on the [[Starz]] series ''[[Boss (TV series)|Boss]]'', and as Andre Coleman on ''[[Power (TV series)|Power]]'', then as Charles on ''[[The Chi]]''; However, In June 29, 2024 that he would be joining a full-time as recurring in season 7.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Corein |title=Beyond The Screen:'Power' Star Rotimi Molds A New Wave Of R&B By Infusing His Nigerian Roots |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestheculture/2021/09/08/beyond-the-screenpower-star-rotimi-molds-a-new-wave-of-rb-by-infusing-his-nigerian-roots/ |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Independent Newspaper Nigeria – Breaking News from Nigeria and the World 2019">{{cite web | title=My Mum Dreamt I'd Become A Musician When She Was Pregnant – Rotimi Akinosho – Independent Newspaper Nigeria | website=Independent Newspaper Nigeria – Breaking News from Nigeria and the World | date=2019-11-23 | url=https://independent.ng/my-mum-dreamt-id-become-a-musician-when-she-was-pregnant-rotimi-akinosho/ | access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref>
==Early life and education==
Rotimi was born on November 30, 1988, in Maplewood, [[New Jersey]] to [[Nigerian]] parents, and attended Columbia Senior High School before studying at [[Northwestern University]],<ref name="northwestern">{{cite web|title=Rotimi Akinosho|url=http://www.northwestern.edu/magazine/summer2010/cover/senior_watch_sidebar/rotimi_akinosho.html|work=www.northwestern.edu|publisher=Parrish Lewis|accessdate=15 May 2012}}</ref> graduating with Communications a minor in Business in 2010.


== Early life and education ==
==Career==
Rotimi was born in [[Maplewood, New Jersey]] to a Nigerian family of Yoruba heritage.<ref>Hale, Andreas (October 23, 2015) [http://www.ozy.com/rising-stars/rotimi-hustler-actor-musician-jay-z-favorite/62527 "Rotimi: Hustler, Actor, Musician, Jay Z Favorite"], Rising Stars. OZY. Retrieved January 12, 2017.</ref> He attended [[Columbia High School (New Jersey)|Columbia High School]], where he was on both the varsity basketball team and the choir. He continued his studies at [[Northwestern University]] and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communication with a minor in Business in 2010.<ref name="northwestern">{{cite web|title=Rotimi Akinosho|url=http://www.northwestern.edu/magazine/summer2010/cover/senior_watch_sidebar/rotimi_akinosho.html|work=www.northwestern.edu|publisher=Parrish Lewis|access-date=May 15, 2012}}</ref>


===Acting===
== Career ==
Rotimi is known for his work on the Starz network series ''[[Boss (TV series)|Boss]]'' as drug dealer Darius Morrision.<ref name="starz">{{cite web|title=Darius Morrison|url=http://www.starz.com/originals/Boss/Cast/DariusMorrison|work=www.starz.com|publisher=Starz|accessdate=15 April 2011}}</ref> Rotimi also appeared on the [[CBS]] pilot episode, “Cooper & Stone.”(2011).


=== Acting ===
Rotimi made a guest appearance on the season finale of [[VH1|VH1's]] [[T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle|T.I. & Tiny The Family Hustle]] [[Reality television|reality show]].
At his first trial with acting, Rotimi auditioned and subsequently got his first acting role on ''[[Boss (TV series)|Boss]]'' as drug dealer Darius Morrison.<ref name="starz">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOdndmrdBvk Rotimi Gives Power Season 3 Hints + Making Music with 50 Cent]. YouTube (July 13, 2016). Retrieved January 12, 2017.</ref> Rotimi also appeared in three episodes of ABC's [[Betrayal (TV series)|''Betrayal'']].


Rotimi made his silver screen debut in the film ''[[Black Nativity (film)|Black Nativity]]'' (2013). Following this, he starred in ''[[Imperial Dreams]]'' at the [[2014 Sundance Film Festival]], which later won for "Best of NEXT".<ref>[http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/review-john-boyega-shines-in-imperial-dreams-one-of-the-most-overlooked-gems-of-sundance-screens-aug-9-in-la-20140731 Review: John Boyega Shines in 'Imperial Dreams,' One of the Most Overlooked Gems of Sundance (Screens Aug. 9 in LA) | IndieWire]. Blogs.indiewire.com (May 13, 2016). Retrieved January 12, 2017.</ref>
He also appeared in R&B singer [[Keyshia Cole]]'s music video [[Trust and Believe]] as Cole's unfaithful boyfriend.


Rotimi next appeared in the high grossing film, [[Divergent (film)|''Divergent'']] (2014). In 2016 Rotimi also acted in the movie Deuces alongside Lance Gross and Larenz Tate.
===Music===
A contemporary [[Rhythm and Blues|R&B]] artist, Rotimi released two digital mixtapes, titled "The Resume" (March 8, 2011), and "While You Wait" (November 30, 2011). His videos have been featured on international and U.S. based entertainment media including [[MTV]], [[VH1 Soul]] and [[MTV Base]].


He was added to the cast of Starz' TV series ''[[Power (TV series)|Power]]'' as a series regular, in the role of Andre Coleman, the quick-tempered young protégé of the character Ghost.<ref>Deadline Team (September 17, 2014). [https://deadline.com/2014/09/annika-marks-the-fosters-abc-family-rotimi-akinosho-power-starz-835915/ "Annika Marks Joins ABC Family's 'The Fosters'; Rotimi Akinosho In Starz's 'Power'"]. Deadline.com. Retrieved January 12, 2017.</ref> Rotimi was also cast in a recurring role on ''[[Battle Creek (TV series)|Battle Creek]]'' as Danny.
Rotimi has performed on stage, opening for [[Jennifer Hudson]], [[T.I.]], [[Estelle (musician)|Estelle]] and [[N.E.R.D (music group)|NERD]], as well as performing on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]]’s show [[106 and Park]]<ref name=B.E.T.>{{cite web|title=Rotimi Jack of all Trades|url=http://www.bet.com/news/music/2012/02/16/rotimi-jack-of-all-trades.html|work=www.bet.com|publisher=Calvin Stovall|accessdate=2012-02-16}}</ref> Rotimi garnered music placement with “I’m the One” on the first episode of “Boss”.


===Fashion===
=== Music ===
A [[contemporary R&B]] artist, Rotimi released two digital mixtapes, titled ''The Resume'' (March 8, 2011){{citation needed|date=February 2015}} and ''While You Wait'' (November 30, 2011).{{citation needed|date=February 2015}} His videos have been featured on international and U.S. based entertainment media including [[MTV]], [[MTV Base]], and [[VH1 Soul]].{{citation needed|date=February 2015}}
Rotimi is the lead model/spokesperson of rapper T.I.’s [[Akoo Clothing|AKOO Clothing]]<ref name="bare_url">{{cite web|title=Rotimi is a King of One Self|url=http://globalgrind.com/style/rotimi-akinosho-akoo-clothing-rising-star-interview/|work=www.globalgrind.com|publisher=Noel Walker|accessdate=10 May 2012}}</ref> 2012 Spring/Summer campaign, April 2, 2012.

Rotimi has performed on stage, opening for [[Jennifer Hudson]], [[T.I.]], [[Estelle (musician)|Estelle]], and [[N.E.R.D (music group)|NERD]]; he also performed on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]]'s show ''[[106 and Park]]''<ref name=B.E.T.>{{cite web|title=Rotimi Jack of all Trades|url=https://www.bet.com/article/kl23pq/rotimi-jack-of-all-trades|work=[[BET]]|publisher=Calvin Stovall|access-date=February 16, 2012}}</ref> and appeared in R&B singer [[Keyshia Cole]]'s music video "[[Trust and Believe]]" as Cole's unfaithful boyfriend.

Rotimi garnered music placement with "I'm the One" on the first episode of ''[[Boss (TV series)|Boss]]''. In 2015, American rapper and executive producer of ''Power'', [[50 Cent]] signed Rotimi to his label, [[G-Unit Records]].<ref>[https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6605451/50-cent-rotimi-g-unit 50 Cent Signs 'Power' Star Rotimi to G-Unit, Drops 'Lotto' Single]. Billboard (June 19, 2015). Retrieved January 12, 2017.</ref> He also released his first G-Unit single "Lotto" featuring 50 Cent.

In 2016, Rotimi released "Doin it", a single from his 5-track project, Summer Bangerz.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vibe.com/2016/07/rotimi-summer-bangerz-ep/ |title=Rotimi new song |last=Golding |first=Shenequa |date=July 17, 2016 |access-date=July 12, 2016}}</ref> In 2017 he released his debut EP called ''Jeep Music Vol. 1''.

In 2019, he released a single titled "Love Riddim" which has garnered attention from both old fans and newly made ones.

=== Fashion ===
Rotimi is the lead model/spokesperson of rapper T.I.'s [[Akoo Clothing|AKOO Clothing]]<ref name="bare_url">{{cite web|title=Rotimi is a King of One Self|url=http://globalgrind.com/style/rotimi-akinosho-akoo-clothing-rising-star-interview/|work=www.globalgrind.com|date=May 10, 2012|publisher=Noel Walker|access-date=May 10, 2012}}</ref> 2012 Spring/Summer campaign, April 2, 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://theurbandaily.com/2011/11/10/rotimi-akinosho-boss-starz/ |title=Rotimi Akinosho On His Role In Starz "Boss" [EXCLUSIVE] | work=The Urban Daily|date=November 10, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.northwestern.edu/magazine/summer2010/cover/senior_watch_sidebar/rotimi_akinosho.html |title=Cover: Rotimi Akinosho|journal=Northwestern Magazine|date=Summer 2010}}</ref><ref>Najah Goldstein,
[https://archive.today/20140904035438/http://www.sheenmagazine.com/articles/article_rotimi_akinosho.php " Rotimi Akinosho"], ''Sheen magazine''.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120401132615/http://www.yenihsworld.com/2012/03/nigerian-american-singeractor-rotimi-is.html "NIGERIAN-AMERICAN SINGER/ACTOR ROTIMI IS THE NEW FACE OF T.I'S AKOO CLOTHING LINE"], ''Yenih's World'', March 29, 2012.</ref><ref>Spesh YH. [http://www.speshsworld.com/2012/03/hottie-alert-boss-actor-akoo-model-rotimi-akinosho/ "Hottie Alert: BOSS actor & AKOO Model Rotimi Akinosho"]. ''Speshs World''.</ref>

== Personal life ==
On November 25, 2019, Rotimi shared a picture of himself and Tanzanian singer [[Vanessa Mdee]] posing in an elevator, with Vanessa also confirming their relationship by posting the same picture with a different caption.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ajanma |first1=Soomto |title=Rotimi confirms relationship with girlfriend Vanessa Mdee |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rotimi-confirms-relationship-with-girlfriend-vanessa-mdee-news.96628.html?_amp |website=hotnewhiphop.com |date=November 26, 2019 |publisher=Soomtee |access-date=May 18, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Ajanma |first1=Soomto |title=Who is 'Power' Star Rotimi's new girlfriend? |url=https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/who-is-power-star-rotimis-new-girlfriend.html/ |website=cheatsheet.com |date=November 26, 2019 |publisher=Soomtee |access-date=May 18, 2021}}</ref> Rotimi told the story of how the two met at a party and hit it off <ref>{{cite web |last1=Ajanma |first1=Soomto |title=Rotimi and Vanessa Mdee's Love Story |url=https://www.essence.com/amp/love/exclusive-rotimi-girlfriend-vanessa-mdee-love-story/ |website=essence.com |date=December 31, 2020 |publisher=Soomtee |access-date=May 18, 2021}}</ref> and Vanessa also said in an interview how she knew he was her husband, only two days after meeting him.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ajanma |first1=Soomto |title=Vanessa reveals she is in a relationship with Rotimi |url=https://www.lovablevibes.co/vanessa-mdee-reveals-shes-a-relationship-with-rotimi/?doing_wp_cron=1615622608.6991319656372070312500& |website=lovablevibes.com |publisher=Soomtee |access-date=May 18, 2021}}</ref> In a video posted on Instagram with Rotimi who was later joined by Vanessa, the pair revealed that they both had tattoos of each other's name on their bodies; her (middle) name, Hau, on his right wrist and his name, Rotimi, on her chest.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ajanma |first1=Soomto |title=Vanessa Mdee and Rotimi get matching tattoos |url=https://buzzcentral.co.ke/2020/10/vanessa-mdee-and-rotimi-get-matching-tattoos/ |website=buzzcentral.co.ke |date=October 5, 2020 |publisher=Soomtee |access-date=May 18, 2021}}</ref> They also have matching tattoos of the number 1045 on their wrists.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ajanma |first1=Soomto |title=Vanessa Mdee and lover get matching tattoos |url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/390525-vanessa-mdee-rotimi-matching-tattoos-1-year-dating.html |website=tuko.co.ke |date=November 12, 2020 |publisher=Soomtee |access-date=May 18, 2021}}</ref>

In December 2020, Rotimi got engaged to Vanessa.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ajanma |first1=Soomto |title=Rotimi and Vanessa Mdee are engaged.
|url=https://www.revolt.tv/platform/amp/news/2020/12/31/22207928/rotimi-vanessa-mdee-engaged |website=revolt.tv |publisher=Soomtee |access-date=May 18, 2021}}</ref>

The pair welcomed their first child (a boy) [https://www.instagram.com/p/CUagFeklIpq/ Seven Adeoluwa Akinosho] in September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rotimi Talks About First Time Fatherhood And His Journey To Become An International Superstar |url=https://www.bet.com/article/z42h2t/rotimi-fatherhood-acting-and-deluxe-version-of-all-or-nothing-mixtape |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref> Similarly in March 2023, Rotimi announced the arrival of his second child (a girl) [https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cpd96fqjwUo/ Imani Enioluwa Akinosho].

== Discography ==
{{Main|Rotimi discography}}

'''Studio albums'''
* ''All or Nothing'' (2021)
* ''In My Heart In My Veins'' (2024)


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* ''[[Black Nativity (film)|Black Nativity]]'' (2013)
|+ Film
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Black Nativity (film)|Black Nativity]]''
| Officer Butch McDaniels
|
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Divergent (film)|Divergent]]''
| Ezra
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude#Release and promotion|Darkest Before Dawn]]''
| Manny
| Short film
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Imperial Dreams]]''
| Wayne
|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Burning Sands (2017 film)|Burning Sands]]''
| Edwin
|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Deuces (film)|Deuces]]''
| Face
|
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Acts of Violence]]''
| Frank
|
|-
| 2020
| ''Singlehollic''
| Sam Bishop
|
|-
| 2020
| ''[[True to the Game (film)|True to The Game 2: Gena's Story]]''
| Vaughn
|
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Coming 2 America]]''
| Idi Izzi
|
|-
| 2021
| ''[[BET+|Favorite Son]]''
| Blain
| Executive Producer
|-
|2021
|''[[For the Love of Money (2021 film)|For the Love of Money]]''
|Tre
|
|-
|2023
|''[[House Party (2023 film)|House Party]]''
|Guile
|
|}


{| class="wikitable sortable"
==References==
|+ Television
{{reflist}}
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2011
| ''Cooper and Stone''
| Ty
| Unsold pilot
|-
| 2011–12
| ''[[Boss (TV series)|Boss]]''
| Darius Morrison
| 18 episodes
|-
| 2013
| ''[[Betrayal (TV series)|Betrayal]]''
| Lil' D
| 3 episodes
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Battle Creek (TV series)|Battle Creek]]''
| Danny
| 2 episodes
|-
| 2015–2020
| ''[[Power (TV series)|Power]]''<ref name="Itodo 2023">{{cite web | last=Itodo | first=Sunny Green | title=Singer Rotimi reveals Tiwa Savage is his cousin | website=Daily Post Nigeria | date=2023-04-21 | url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/04/21/singer-rotimi-reveals-tiwa-savage-is-his-cousin/ | access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref>
| Andre "Dre" Coleman
| Series Regular
|-
| 2017
| ''[[BET]] Experience''
| Host
| Television special
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]] ''
| Malik
| Guest Star
|-
| 2023
| ''[[Will Trent]] ''
| Charles
| Guest Star
|-
| 2024–present
| ''[[The Chi]]''
| Charles
| Recurring (season 7; guest role in season 6)
|-
|}


==External links==
== Tours ==
* Don't Matter Tour <small>(with [[August Alsina]])</small> (2017)
* http://www.RotimiMusic.com

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* http://www.rotimimusic.com
* {{IMDb name|4563820}}

{{G-Unit Records}}
{{Authority control}}


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Latest revision as of 01:29, 30 November 2024

For other people with similar name, see Rotimi (disambiguation).

Rotimi
Rotimi during an interview in May 2019
Born
Olurotimi Akinosho

(1988-11-30) November 30, 1988 (age 36)
Maplewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma materNorthwestern University
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • model
Years active2011–present
SpouseVanessa Mdee
Children2
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
Websiterotimimusic.com

Olurotimi Akinosho ((Listenⓘ); born November 30, 1988), known professionally as Rotimi, is a Nigerian-American actor and singer. He is known for his role as Darius Morrison on the Starz series Boss, and as Andre Coleman on Power, then as Charles on The Chi; However, In June 29, 2024 that he would be joining a full-time as recurring in season 7.[1][2]

Early life and education

[edit]

Rotimi was born in Maplewood, New Jersey to a Nigerian family of Yoruba heritage.[3] He attended Columbia High School, where he was on both the varsity basketball team and the choir. He continued his studies at Northwestern University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communication with a minor in Business in 2010.[4]

Career

[edit]

Acting

[edit]

At his first trial with acting, Rotimi auditioned and subsequently got his first acting role on Boss as drug dealer Darius Morrison.[5] Rotimi also appeared in three episodes of ABC's Betrayal.

Rotimi made his silver screen debut in the film Black Nativity (2013). Following this, he starred in Imperial Dreams at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, which later won for "Best of NEXT".[6]

Rotimi next appeared in the high grossing film, Divergent (2014). In 2016 Rotimi also acted in the movie Deuces alongside Lance Gross and Larenz Tate.

He was added to the cast of Starz' TV series Power as a series regular, in the role of Andre Coleman, the quick-tempered young protégé of the character Ghost.[7] Rotimi was also cast in a recurring role on Battle Creek as Danny.

Music

[edit]

A contemporary R&B artist, Rotimi released two digital mixtapes, titled The Resume (March 8, 2011)[citation needed] and While You Wait (November 30, 2011).[citation needed] His videos have been featured on international and U.S. based entertainment media including MTV, MTV Base, and VH1 Soul.[citation needed]

Rotimi has performed on stage, opening for Jennifer Hudson, T.I., Estelle, and NERD; he also performed on BET's show 106 and Park[8] and appeared in R&B singer Keyshia Cole's music video "Trust and Believe" as Cole's unfaithful boyfriend.

Rotimi garnered music placement with "I'm the One" on the first episode of Boss. In 2015, American rapper and executive producer of Power, 50 Cent signed Rotimi to his label, G-Unit Records.[9] He also released his first G-Unit single "Lotto" featuring 50 Cent.

In 2016, Rotimi released "Doin it", a single from his 5-track project, Summer Bangerz.[10] In 2017 he released his debut EP called Jeep Music Vol. 1.

In 2019, he released a single titled "Love Riddim" which has garnered attention from both old fans and newly made ones.

Fashion

[edit]

Rotimi is the lead model/spokesperson of rapper T.I.'s AKOO Clothing[11] 2012 Spring/Summer campaign, April 2, 2012.[12][13][14][15][16]

Personal life

[edit]

On November 25, 2019, Rotimi shared a picture of himself and Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee posing in an elevator, with Vanessa also confirming their relationship by posting the same picture with a different caption.[17][18] Rotimi told the story of how the two met at a party and hit it off [19] and Vanessa also said in an interview how she knew he was her husband, only two days after meeting him.[20] In a video posted on Instagram with Rotimi who was later joined by Vanessa, the pair revealed that they both had tattoos of each other's name on their bodies; her (middle) name, Hau, on his right wrist and his name, Rotimi, on her chest.[21] They also have matching tattoos of the number 1045 on their wrists.[22]

In December 2020, Rotimi got engaged to Vanessa.[23]

The pair welcomed their first child (a boy) Seven Adeoluwa Akinosho in September 2021.[24] Similarly in March 2023, Rotimi announced the arrival of his second child (a girl) Imani Enioluwa Akinosho.

Discography

[edit]
Main article: Rotimi discography

Studio albums

  • All or Nothing (2021)
  • In My Heart In My Veins (2024)

Filmography

[edit]
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Black Nativity Officer Butch McDaniels
2014 Divergent Ezra
2015 Darkest Before Dawn Manny Short film
2017 Imperial Dreams Wayne
2017 Burning Sands Edwin
2017 Deuces Face
2018 Acts of Violence Frank
2020 Singlehollic Sam Bishop
2020 True to The Game 2: Gena's Story Vaughn
2021 Coming 2 America Idi Izzi
2021 Favorite Son Blain Executive Producer
2021 For the Love of Money Tre
2023 House Party Guile
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Cooper and Stone Ty Unsold pilot
2011–12 Boss Darius Morrison 18 episodes
2013 Betrayal Lil' D 3 episodes
2015 Battle Creek Danny 2 episodes
2015–2020 Power[25] Andre "Dre" Coleman Series Regular
2017 BET Experience Host Television special
2018 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Malik Guest Star
2023 Will Trent Charles Guest Star
2024–present The Chi Charles Recurring (season 7; guest role in season 6)

Tours

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Carter, Corein. "Beyond The Screen:'Power' Star Rotimi Molds A New Wave Of R&B By Infusing His Nigerian Roots". Forbes. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "My Mum Dreamt I'd Become A Musician When She Was Pregnant – Rotimi Akinosho – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Independent Newspaper Nigeria – Breaking News from Nigeria and the World. November 23, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  3. ^ Hale, Andreas (October 23, 2015) "Rotimi: Hustler, Actor, Musician, Jay Z Favorite", Rising Stars. OZY. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
  4. ^ "Rotimi Akinosho". www.northwestern.edu. Parrish Lewis. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
  5. ^ Rotimi Gives Power Season 3 Hints + Making Music with 50 Cent. YouTube (July 13, 2016). Retrieved January 12, 2017.
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