Nollywood actor and producer Lateef Adedimeji has written an heartfelt note following his AMVCA win.
Kemi Filani reported that at the 12th edition of the AMVCA on Saturday, Lateef’s movie L,isabi won Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa) and Best Makeup. While receiving his award, he dedicated it to his wife, who has given him three kings.
Now, taking to his Instagram page, he noted that the past few weeks have been filled with many heartwarming events for him. From the overwhelming celebration of their kings by the entire nation, he has been developed by love and warmth.
He appreciated the organisers for recognising their work and those who contributed to the movie. He also expressed gratitude to his wife, Mo Bimpe, who has held his hand as they made it happen.
“With a deep sense of gratitude to the Almighty, all I’ve come to do is to appreciate His kindness towards me and mine.
The past few weeks have been filled with lots of heartwarming events. The overwhelming celebration of our kings by the entire nation; I’ve been enveloped by love and warmth. How can I not be grateful?
At the AMVCA last night, LISABI won 2 awards, best makeup and walking off the stage with the award for the best indigenous movie from West Africa elevated the whole story.
We did it before, we did it again. Lisabi – The Uprising won these same categories last year; now, the sequel, Lisabi – A Legend Is Born, has retained the crown for us. All our labour, hard work and sacrifices paid off. We won again!
Thank you to the AMVCA @africamagictv, thank you for recognising our work. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the project and to the fans who voted. Thank you to the visionary director @niyiakinmolayan and all the cast/crew. A big congratulations to the most talented @hakeemeffect
To my special woman @Mobimpeoyebade, who held my hand as we made this happen; my wife, the mother of my three kings, my partner, my co-Executive Producer… We did it again, baby!
Thank you, Africa!”
Last year, Lateef, while reflecting on his journey, recalled how people questioned his colleague, Yewande Adekoya, when she handpicked him for a role, but she stood firm and saw the future. Lateef said when his personal production failed, he almost gave up, but he kept hustling and did lots of free work before heaven smiled on him.
He had reflected on his journey, which he admitted wasn’t smooth. However, that’s what makes the triumphs sweet, hence why his heart can’t be filled with gratitude.
The talented actor opened up on his pre-fame journey recalling how the man who trained him in the Yoruba movie industry told him that he would fail within one year. The movie star stated that he replied to the man, telling him to give him two years, and he would see what he would become.