Seun Akindele biography: Age, family, wife, net worth, career

Seun Akindele biography: Age, family, wife, net worth, career

Seun Akindele is not a new name in the entertainment industry. He is a renowned Nigerian actor known for movies such as On Bended Knees, The Antique, and Heroes and Villains.

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Since he joined Nollywood, Seun has managed to remain relevant in all his roles and this has made him a majority's favourite.

Seun Akindele profile summary

  • Full name: Seun Akindele
  • Date of birth: 7th October 1978
  • Place of birth: Nigeria
  • Age: 42 years (as of 2020)
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • Ethnicity: Black
  • Marital status: Married
  • Seun Akindele wife: Toun Akindele
  • Profession: Actor
  • Net worth: $100,000

Seun Akindele biography

The actor was born on 7th October 1978 in Nigeria. He is a native of Ekiti State, but he was brought up in Jos, Plateau State. He has not offered any information about his parents’ names or whereabouts.

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How old is Seun Akindele? Seun is 42 years old as of the year 2020. He celebrates his birthday on 7th October every year. He is one of the eight kids in the Seun Akindele family. Their names have not been offered to the public yet.

Seun joined Air Force Military Secondary School in Jos, Plateau State. Later, he enrolled in Lagos State University for a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations.

The super-talented actor is happily married to the love of his life, Toun Akindele. The two love birds tied the knot in 2016. In July 2017, the couple was seen celebrating their first wedding anniversary in style.

Seun Akindele wife
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Is Seun Akindele related to Funke Akindele? No, the two are not related in any way. Seun hails from Ekiti State, South-West Nigeria while Funke was born in Ikorodu in Lagos State. The two are not related by blood. Their similar surname is nothing but a mere coincidence.

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Career

Seun Akindele Nigerian actor kick-started his career in the film industry after attending the Amstel Malta Box Office audition in 2005. He made his acting debut in 2006 in Different World 1 and 2.

His ability to ace different roles explains why movie directors and producers like to feature him in several films works. Nollywood actor Seun Akindele has gained global popularity for his roles in movies like:

  • 2006 – Different World 1 & 2
  • 2007 – To Love an Angel 1&2 as Phil
  • 2007 – The Trinity as Ken
  • 2010 – Too Much 1 & 2 as Roland
  • 2010 – Makers of Justice 1 & 2 as Kelvin
  • 2014 – Being Mrs Elliot as Efe
  • 2014 – The Antique as Invader 1
  • 2014 – Dazzling Mirage as Sanya
  • 2015 – The Ex as Richard Tade
  • 2015 – Better than the Beginning as Joe
  • 2015 – The Wind
  • 2015 – The Changer as Joe Martins
  • 2016 – Fusion as Bayo
  • 2016 – Silver Town as Yinka
  • 2016 – Trouble comes to town
  • 2916 – Men in Trouble as Desmond
  • 2016 – From Freetown TL as Bobby
  • 2016 – 25th Birthday as Nnanmdi
  • 2017 – The Real Side Chics
  • 2017 – What Makes You Tick
  • 2017 – Madam’s P.A
  • 2017 – Girls are Not Smiling
  • 2017 – John Ajai
  • 2017 – Discontent 1 & 2 as Victor
  • 2018 – Love in the Wrong Places
  • 2018 – Sunshine

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Awards and nominations

Seun Akindele Nigerian actor
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Seun’s exceptional talent and dedication to his career over the years has not gone unnoticed. He has bagged several awards and nominations. Some of them include:

  • 2016 – He was honoured with the Golden Icons Academy Awards (GIAMA) in Houston Texas USA for his role in the film On Bended Knees.
  • 2015 - BON Awards - Won the Best Kiss in a Movie award alongside Roseanne Marcel for his role in the movie One Minute Man.

Seun Akindele net worth

Seun is one of the most regular faces in the Nigerian movie industry. He has a net worth of roughly $100,000 as of the year 2020. Apart from his career as an actor, Seun earns his cash from endorsement deals.

Seun Akindele is a skillful, creative, and highly talented Nollywood actor who is known for his excellent portrayal of different movie roles. He portrays any character assigned to him well, thanks to his outspokenness.

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Adrianna Simwa (Lifestyle writer) Adrianna Simwa is a content writer at Legit.ng where she has worked since mid-2022. She has written for many periodicals on a variety of subjects, including news, celebrities, and lifestyle, for more than three years. She has worked for The Hoth, The Standard Group and Triple P Media. Adrianna graduated from Nairobi University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in 2020. In 2023, Simwa finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. You can reach her through her email: adriannasimwa@gmail.com