Kemi Adetiba Nigerian Director Born 1980 in Lagos
Kemi Adetiba · music video director and film director · Nigerian
Known for
Biography
Kemi Adetiba (8 January 1980, Lagos) is a Nigerian director. Her best-known titles on this site are King of Boys (2018) and King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021).
Early life
Her mother is Mayen Adetiba. She attended New York Film Academy, Atlantic Hall and University of Lagos.
Career
The earliest of her listed screen credits is It's Her Day, from 2016. In total, 3 films and one TV series are listed from 2016 to 2021. Beyond acting, the credits show her as director on 4 titles, including The Wedding Party, and writer on King of Boys and The Wedding Party.
Recognition
She won the OkayAfrica 100 Women in 2017. Kemi Adetiba also has received an award at the City People Entertainment Awards.
Personal life
She has been married to Oscar Heman-Ackah since 2022.
Filmography
4 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021– | King of Boys: The Return of the King | Director | TV series |
| 2018 | King of Boys | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2016 | It's Her Day | Director | Film |
| 2016 | The Wedding Party | Director, Writer | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | OkayAfrica 100 Women | Won | |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Won |
Kemi Adetiba on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 616K @kemiadetiba
- Engagement rate
- 1.13% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 6,820
- Average comments
- 134 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kemi Adetiba?
Kemi Adetiba is 46 years old, born on 8 January 1980 in Lagos.
What is Kemi Adetiba known for?
Kemi Adetiba is known for King of Boys (2018) and King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021).
What is Kemi Adetiba’s nationality?
Kemi Adetiba is Nigerian, born in Lagos.
Who is Kemi Adetiba married to?
Kemi Adetiba is married to Oscar Heman-Ackah; they married in 2022.
What is Kemi Adetiba’s net worth?
Kemi Adetiba’s net worth is estimated at $3.5 million (2021 figure).
Has Kemi Adetiba won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including OkayAfrica 100 Women (2017).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q18216886), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: NDaniTV · CC BY 3.0
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