★ HOW OLD IS NIYI AKINMOLAYAN?
Niyi Akinmolayan is 43 years old, born November 3, 1982 in NG · Scorpio.
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About
Niyi Akinmolayan directed Nigerian blockbusters and indie films that defined a generation of cinema south of the Sahara. Born November 1982, he helmed The Wedding Party 2, Chief Daddy, and Lisabi: The Uprising across a decade-plus career. Akinmolayan founded Anthill Studios, a production facility that inked a major deal with Amazon Prime Video in 2022 to distribute films globally. Scorpio energy: strategic, visionary, transformative.
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Biography
Niyi Akinmolayan is a Nigerian filmmaker who moved between studio tentpoles and auteur-scale projects with equal command. He directed The Wedding Party 2 (2017), Chief Daddy (2018), The Set Up (2019), Prophetess (2021), My Village People (2021), and Lisabi: The Uprising (2024)—a span that established him as a key voice in Nigerian cinema. Beyond directing, Akinmolayan is a screenwriter and media consultant. He founded Anthill Studios, a production facility anchored in Lagos. In January 2022, Anthill Studios secured a watershed agreement with Amazon Prime Video, enabling theatrical releases in Nigeria followed by global streaming distribution. Born November 3, 1982 in Nigeria, Akinmolayan carries Scorpio traits—intensity, strategic thinking, a drive to transform narrative space. As a screenwriter-director, he shapes story at both conceptual and execution levels, working across genres from romantic comedy to historical drama. His work reflects Nigerian cinema's expansion into premium production and international platforms.
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Trivia
- Founded Anthill Studios, a media production facility that became a major supplier to Amazon Prime Video.
- Directed The Wedding Party 2 and Chief Daddy, both commercial milestones in Nigerian cinema.
- Life Path 7 (introspection, analytical depth, spiritual seeking)—traits that align with his role as a visionary filmmaker shaping Nigerian narratives.
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The Seeker
Analytical and private. Niyi Akinmolayan release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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- How old is Niyi Akinmolayan?
- Niyi Akinmolayan is 43 years old (born November 3, 1982).
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- Niyi Akinmolayan was born on November 3, 1982.
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- Niyi Akinmolayan is a Scorpio, born November 3, 1982.
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- Niyi Akinmolayan was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Niyi Akinmolayan from?
- Niyi Akinmolayan is from NG.
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- Niyi Akinmolayan is a writer.
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