- Rotimi (actor)( Olurotimi Akinosho )【 25 songs in total 】
- Olurotimi Akinosho (born November 30, 1987), better known by his stage name, Rotimi, is an American actor, singer and model. He's best known for his role as Darius Morrison on the Starz Network's Boss, and currently stars as Andre Coleman on Power.
Early life and education
Rotimi was born in Maplewood, New Jersey, to Nigerian parents– his father an investment banker of Yoruba origin and his mother of Igbo origin, working for the government. He attended Columbia High School, where he was a standout on both the varsity basketball team and the honors choir. He continued his studies at Northwestern University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Theatre with a minor in Business in 2010.
Career
Acting
At his first trial with acting, Rotimi auditioned and subsequently got his first acting role on Boss (TV series) as drug dealer Darius Morrison. 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'.
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. Rotimi was also cast in a recurring role on Battle Creek as Danny.
Music
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.
Rotimi has performed on stage, opening for Jennifer Hudson, T.I., Estelle, and NERD; he also performed on BET’s show 106 and Park 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. 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. In 2017 he released his first debut album called Jeep music VOL.1
Fashion
Rotimi is the lead model/spokesperson of rapper T.I.’s AKOO Clothing 2012 Spring/Summer campaign, April 2, 2012.
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Anything Goes
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Baecation
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Beautiful Music
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Best Thing
2011
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Boss
2011
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Closer(Provided)
2011
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For Your Love
2011
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Forever
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Hello
2011
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10
How To Love (RMX)
2011
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11
I Know You
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12
Intermission(Provided)
2011
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13
Intro(Provided)
2011
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14
Kitchen Table
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15
Living Foul
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16
Lotto
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17
Netflix And Chill
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18
Only You
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19
Right Here
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20
Rollercoaster
2011
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21
Screamin
2011
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22
She Know It
2011
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23
Situation
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24
Tokyo Love
2011
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25
What We Do