Kemi Adetiba profile, financial status, spouse, child, additional news
Kemi Adetiba, a Nigerian film director, is presently the talk of the town due to her film, King of Boys 2, which is gaining popularity both offline and online.
Numerous enthusiasts of Nigerian cinema have taken a moment to commend Kemi Adetiba for her excellent work in the film’s production.
It would be surprising if she does not secure the majority of accolades this year. Some Nigerians have also begun predicting her success for an Oscar award.
With the increasing buzz around King of Boys: The Return Of The King, many are eager to learn more about Kemi.
Apart from filmmaking, few may be aware that Kemi Adetiba was previously a music producer and collaborated with the likes of Wizkid, Davido, Waje, and others.
For further details about Kemi Adetiba, keep reading this article.
Profile Overview
| Name | Kemi Adetiba |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 8th January 1980 |
| Place of birth | Lagos state |
| Age | 41 |
| Parents | Dele Adetiba, Mayen Adetiba |
| State of Origin | Ekiti state |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Relationship status | Dating |
| Partner | Oscar Heman-Ackah |
| Profession | Actress, film director |
| Net Worth | $6 million |
Kemi Adetiba‘s Biography
She was born on the 8th of January 1980 in Lagos to the family of Dele Adetiba and Mayen Adetiba.
As per the records, Kemi’s father, Dele Adetiba, is a distinguished advertising and broadcasting professional whose career influenced her entry into the entertainment sector.
Her mother is an engineer and notably the first female civil engineer to be elected into the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Kemi Adetiba is a product of Ekiti state; she turned 41 in 2021. There are no records indicating whether she has additional siblings.
Education
She attended Atlantic Hall High School in Nigeria for her secondary education. She later secured admission to the University of Lagos, Akoka, where she earned a law degree. Following her graduation, she was admitted to the bar after one year at Nigeria Law School. However, she is not an active lawyer.
At a certain point, she attended the New York Academy to enhance her abilities behind the camera.
Career
Kemi Adetiba has been involved in the entertainment scene since a young age; she was introduced to the field by her father, a broadcasting expert.
The records indicate that Kemi starred in two national television advertisements for the popular Nigerian detergent brand, OMO.
She embarked on her professional career as a radio presenter for Silver’s Rhythm 93.7 FM, owned by the proprietors of Silver Bird TV. During her tenure at the media station, Kemi was the voice behind the two well-loved national shows, namely; Soul’d Out and Sunday at the Seaside.
After
After some time, she transitioned from radio to television hosting and subsequently explored music and film production.
She rose to fame after presenting the well-known reality TV contest Maltina Dance All for three successive seasons from 2009 to 2012.
As a music producer, Kemi Adetiba has collaborated with several prominent figures in the industry. She partnered with artists like Da Grin on “If I Die”, Niyola on “Last bus stop”, TY Bello on “The Future”, Banky W on “Lagos Party”, Waje on “Onye”, Wizkid on “Tease Me/Bad Guys”, Olamide on “Anifowese”, among others.
Many might be unaware that Kemi briefly tried acting; however, she later realized that it wasn’t her passion as she chose to focus on working behind the camera.
As a film producer, Kemi Adetiba has been involved in projects such as The Wedding Party 1 and 2, released in 2016 and 2018. King of Boys was launched in 2018, and King of Boys 2: Laburu is set to premiere in 2021.
Awards
Kemi Adetiba boasts multiple awards to her credit.
She once secured the SoundCity TV Music Video Awards for the best video, titled “Ekundayo” by TY Bello.
Kemi received an accolade for the Best Female Video for the track titled “Today na Today” by Omawumi in 2012.
In 2015, she won the Best Video Director Award presented by the City People Entertainment Awards.
In 2017, the director also bagged an HNWOTY Award for Woman of the Year in Film and Television.
She also clinched the Best Music Video Director of the Year at the Headies in 2014.
Kemi Adetiba is anticipated to garner numerous awards in 2021 due to the remarkable work she accomplished on King of Boys 2.
Personal life
Kemi Adetiba is in a romantic relationship with acclaimed music producer Oscar Heman-Ackah, and it was disclosed that the couple has been together for some time, with Oscar proposing marriage to her in January 2022.
Net Worth
Kemi Adetiba is estimated to have a net worth of $6 million.
