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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''' (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].


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
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==Career==
==Career==

===Acting===
===Acting===
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).
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).


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]].
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]].


He also appeared in R&B singer [[Keyshia Cole]]'s music video [[Trust and Believe]] as Cole's unfaithful boyfriend.
He also appeared in R&B singer [[Keyshia Cole]]'s music video [[Trust and Believe]] as Cole's unfaithful boyfriend.
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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]].
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]].


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=02/16/2012}}</ref> Rotimi garnered music placement with “I’m the One” on the first episode of “Boss”.
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===
===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|publisher=Noel Walker|accessdate=10 May 2012}}</ref> 2012 Spring/Summer campaign, April 2, 2012.
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.


==References==
==References==
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* http://www.RotimiMusic.com
* http://www.RotimiMusic.com


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Revision as of 07:11, 28 February 2013

Rotimi
File:Rotimi Red Carpet.jpg
Rotimi "Boss" Red Carpet Premiere
Born
Olurotimi Akinosho

(1988-11-30) November 30, 1988 (age 36)
Maplewood, New Jersey
Occupation(s)Actor, singer-songwriter, model
Years active2009-Present
Notable workBoss

Olurotimi Akinosho (born November 30, 1988), better known by his stage name, Rotimi, is a singer-songwriter, actor and model. From 2011 to 2012 he starred as Darius Morrison on the Starz Network original drama series "Boss". Rotimi is also the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of FrontRoSeat Productions.

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,[1] graduating with Communications a minor in Business in 2010.

Career

Acting

Rotimi is known for his work on the Starz network series Boss as drug dealer Darius Morrision.[2] Rotimi also appeared on the CBS pilot episode, “Cooper & Stone.”(2011).

Rotimi made a guest appearance on the season finale of VH1's T.I. & Tiny The Family Hustle reality show.

He also appeared in R&B singer Keyshia Cole's music video Trust and Believe as Cole's unfaithful boyfriend.

Music

A contemporary 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.

Rotimi has performed on stage, opening for Jennifer Hudson, T.I., Estelle and NERD, as well as performing on BET’s show 106 and Park[3] Rotimi garnered music placement with “I’m the One” on the first episode of “Boss”.

Fashion

Rotimi is the lead model/spokesperson of rapper T.I.’s AKOO Clothing[4] 2012 Spring/Summer campaign, April 2, 2012.

References

  1. ^ "Rotimi Akinosho". www.northwestern.edu. Parrish Lewis. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Darius Morrison". www.starz.com. Starz. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
  3. ^ "Rotimi Jack of all Trades". www.bet.com. Calvin Stovall. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  4. ^ "Rotimi is a King of One Self". www.globalgrind.com. Noel Walker. Retrieved 10 May 2012.

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