Olurotimi AkinoshoListen (born November 30, 1988), known professionally as Rotimi, is an American actor and singer. He is known for his role as Darius Morrison on the Starz series Boss, and as Andre Coleman on Power.
Rotimi was born in Maplewood, New Jersey, to a Nigerian father, and White American mother. ; his father an investment banker of Yoruba origin,[1] working for the government.[2] He attended Columbia High School, where he was on both the varsity basketball team and the choir. He continued his studies at Northwestern University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communication with a minor in Business in 2010.[3]
Career
Acting
At his first trial with acting, Rotimi auditioned and subsequently got his first acting role on Boss as drug dealer Darius Morrison.[4] Rotimi also appeared in three episodes of ABC's Betrayal.
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.[6] Rotimi was also cast in a recurring role on Battle Creek as Danny.
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.[8] 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.[9] In 2017 he released his debut EP called Jeep Music Vol. 1.
In 2019 he released a single titled "Love Riddim" which has garnered attention from both old fans and newly made ones.
On November 25, 2019, Rotimi shared a picture of imself and Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee posing in an elevator, with Vanessa also confirming their relationship by posting the same picture with a different caption.[16][17] Rotimi told the story of how the two met at a party and hit it off [18] and Vanessa also said in an interview how she knew he was her husband, only two days after meeting him.[19] In a video posted on Instagram with Rotimi who was later joined by Vanessa, the pair revealed that they both had tattoos of each other's name on their bodies; her (middle) name, Hau, on his right wrist and his name, Rotimi, on her chest.[20] They also have matching tattoos of the number 1045 on their wrists.[21]
In December 2020, Rotimi got engaged to Vanessa.[22]
^"FACTORY78: Rotimi talks about 'POWER' Signing with 50cent, and Collaborating with Nigerian Artists". YouTube. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
^Hale, Andreas (October 23, 2015) "Rotimi: Hustler, Actor, Musician, Jay Z Favorite", Rising Stars. OZY. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
^"Rotimi Akinosho". www.northwestern.edu. Parrish Lewis. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
^Rotimi Gives Power Season 3 Hints + Making Music with 50 Cent. YouTube (July 13, 2016). Retrieved January 12, 2017.
^Review: John Boyega Shines in 'Imperial Dreams,' One of the Most Overlooked Gems of Sundance (Screens Aug. 9 in LA) | IndieWire. Blogs.indiewire.com (May 13, 2016). Retrieved January 12, 2017.
^Deadline Team (September 17, 2014). "Annika Marks Joins ABC Family's 'The Fosters'; Rotimi Akinosho In Starz's 'Power'". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
^"Rotimi Jack of all Trades". www.bet.com. Calvin Stovall. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
^50 Cent Signs 'Power' Star Rotimi to G-Unit, Drops 'Lotto' Single. Billboard (June 19, 2015). Retrieved January 12, 2017.
^Golding, Shenequa (July 17, 2016). "Rotimi new song". Retrieved July 12, 2016.
^"Rotimi is a King of One Self". www.globalgrind.com. Noel Walker. May 10, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
^"Rotimi Akinosho On His Role In Starz "Boss" [EXCLUSIVE]". The Urban Daily. November 10, 2011.
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For other people with similar name see Rotimi disambiguation Olurotimi Akinosho Listen born November 30 1988 known professionally as Rotimi is an American actor and singer He is known for his role as Darius Morrison on the Starz series Boss and as Andre Coleman on Power RotimiRotimi during an interview in May 2019BornOlurotimi Akinosho 1988 11 30 November 30 1988 age 34 Maplewood New Jersey U S Alma materNorthwestern UniversityOccupationsActor singer modelYears active2011 presentPartnerVanessa MdeeChildren1Musical careerGenresR amp BInstrument s VocalsLabelsG UnitEmpireWebsiterotimimusic wbr com Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 Acting 2 2 Music 2 3 Fashion 3 Personal life 4 Discography 5 Filmography 6 Tours 7 References 8 External linksEarly life and education EditRotimi was born in Maplewood New Jersey to a Nigerian father and White American mother his father an investment banker of Yoruba origin 1 working for the government 2 He attended Columbia High School where he was on both the varsity basketball team and the choir He continued his studies at Northwestern University and graduated with a bachelor s degree in Communication with a minor in Business in 2010 3 Career EditActing Edit At his first trial with acting Rotimi auditioned and subsequently got his first acting role on Boss as drug dealer Darius Morrison 4 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 5 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 protege of the character Ghost 6 Rotimi was also cast in a recurring role on Battle Creek as Danny Music Edit A contemporary R amp 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 citation needed Rotimi has performed on stage opening for Jennifer Hudson T I Estelle and NERD he also performed on BET s show 106 and Park 7 and appeared in R amp 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 8 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 9 In 2017 he released his debut EP called Jeep Music Vol 1 In 2019 he released a single titled Love Riddim which has garnered attention from both old fans and newly made ones Fashion Edit Rotimi is the lead model spokesperson of rapper T I s AKOO Clothing 10 2012 Spring Summer campaign April 2 2012 11 12 13 14 15 Personal life EditOn November 25 2019 Rotimi shared a picture of imself and Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee posing in an elevator with Vanessa also confirming their relationship by posting the same picture with a different caption 16 17 Rotimi told the story of how the two met at a party and hit it off 18 and Vanessa also said in an interview how she knew he was her husband only two days after meeting him 19 In a video posted on Instagram with Rotimi who was later joined by Vanessa the pair revealed that they both had tattoos of each other s name on their bodies her middle name Hau on his right wrist and his name Rotimi on her chest 20 They also have matching tattoos of the number 1045 on their wrists 21 In December 2020 Rotimi got engaged to Vanessa 22 Discography EditMain article Rotimi discography Studio albums All or Nothing 2021 Filmography EditFilm Year Title Role Notes2013 Black Nativity Officer Butch McDaniels2014 Divergent Ezra2015 Darkest Before Dawn Manny Short film2017 Imperial Dreams Wayne2017 Burning Sands Edwin2017 Deuces Face2018 Acts of Violence Frank2020 Singlehollic Sam Bishop2020 True to The Game 2 Gena s Story Vaughn2021 Coming 2 America Idi IzziTelevision Year Title Role Notes2011 Cooper and Stone Ty Unsold pilot2011 12 Boss Darius Morrison 18 episodes2013 Betrayal Lil D 3 episodes2015 Battle Creek Danny 2 episodes2015 2020 Power Andre Dre Coleman Series Regular2017 BET Experience Host Television special2018 Law amp Order Special Victims Unit Malik Guest StarTours EditDon t Matter Tour with August Alsina 2017 References Edit FACTORY78 Rotimi talks about POWER Signing with 50cent and Collaborating with Nigerian Artists YouTube Retrieved March 3 2015 Hale Andreas October 23 2015 Rotimi Hustler Actor Musician Jay Z Favorite Rising Stars OZY Retrieved January 12 2017 Rotimi Akinosho www northwestern edu Parrish Lewis Retrieved May 15 2012 Rotimi Gives Power Season 3 Hints Making Music with 50 Cent YouTube July 13 2016 Retrieved January 12 2017 Review John Boyega Shines in Imperial Dreams One of the Most Overlooked Gems of Sundance Screens Aug 9 in LA IndieWire Blogs indiewire com May 13 2016 Retrieved January 12 2017 Deadline Team September 17 2014 Annika Marks Joins ABC Family s The Fosters Rotimi Akinosho In Starz s Power Deadline com Retrieved January 12 2017 Rotimi Jack of all Trades www bet com Calvin Stovall Retrieved February 16 2012 50 Cent Signs Power Star Rotimi to G Unit Drops Lotto Single Billboard June 19 2015 Retrieved January 12 2017 Golding Shenequa July 17 2016 Rotimi new song Retrieved July 12 2016 Rotimi is a King of One Self www globalgrind com Noel Walker May 10 2012 Retrieved May 10 2012 Rotimi Akinosho On His Role In Starz Boss EXCLUSIVE The Urban Daily November 10 2011 Cover Rotimi Akinosho Northwestern Magazine Summer 2010 Najah Goldstein Rotimi Akinosho Sheen magazine NIGERIAN AMERICAN SINGER ACTOR ROTIMI IS THE NEW FACE OF T I S AKOO CLOTHING LINE Yenih s World March 29 2012 Spesh YH Hottie Alert BOSS actor amp AKOO Model Rotimi Akinosho Speshs World Ajanma Soomto Rotimi confirms relationship with girlfriend Vanessa Mdee hotnewhiphop com Soomtee Retrieved May 18 2021 Ajanma Soomto November 26 2019 Who is Power Star Rotimi s new girlfriend cheatsheet com Soomtee Retrieved May 18 2021 Ajanma Soomto Rotimi and Vanessa Mdee s Love Story essence com Soomtee Retrieved May 18 2021 Ajanma Soomto Vanessa reveals she is in a relationship with Rotimi lovablevibes com Soomtee Retrieved May 18 2021 Ajanma Soomto Vanessa Mdee and Rotimi get matching tattoos buzzcentral co ke Soomtee Retrieved May 18 2021 Ajanma Soomto November 12 2020 Vanessa Mdee and lover get matching tattoos tuko co ke Soomtee Retrieved May 18 2021 Ajanma Soomto Rotimi and Vanessa Mdee are engaged revolt tv Soomtee Retrieved May 18 2021 External links Edithttp 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