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Rotimi is a Nigerian-American actor and singer, recognized for his roles in television and film, and for his contributions to contemporary R&B music.
Rotimi announced a partnership with EMPIRE, an independent record label, for his music releases, including his single “Love Riddim.” He later re-upped this agreement.
Rotimi's collaborations with 50 Cent (who signed him to G-Unit Records in 2015) and other industry professionals paved the way for work on the hit single “Nobody,” featured on the Power soundtrack.
Rotimi became the face of Sean John's spring and summer tailored suit campaign, expressing excitement to be part of the monumental brand.
Rotimi launched his own skincare brand, FAVR, indicating his expansion into entrepreneurship within the beauty industry.
Rotimi served as the lead model/spokesperson for rapper T.I.'s AKOO Clothing 2012 Spring/Summer campaign.
Rotimi, alongside his wife Vanessa Mdee, co-leads "For The Better," a faith-based wellness app and community.
Rotimi, born Olurotimi Akinosho on November 30, 1988, in East Orange, New Jersey, is an actor, singer, and model of Nigerian heritage. His educational background includes attending Columbia High School, where he participated in varsity basketball and choir. He furthered his studies at Northwestern University, graduating in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication and a minor in Business. Rotimi’s career began with an acting role on the Starz series “Boss” as Darius Morrison, marking his official entry into the entertainment industry. This role provided a foundation for his subsequent work in both television and film.
His acting career progressed with appearances in ABC’s “Betrayal” and his silver screen debut in “Black Nativity” (2013). Rotimi also starred in “Imperial Dreams,” which was recognized at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. A significant turning point in his acting career was joining the cast of the Starz series “Power” as Andre Coleman, a series regular, from 2015 to 2020. Simultaneously, Rotimi cultivated his music career as a contemporary R&B artist. He released mixtapes, including “The Resume” (2011) and “While You Wait” (2011). In 2015, he signed with G-Unit Records, led by 50 Cent, and released his single “Lotto” featuring 50 Cent. His musical releases further include “Summer Bangerz” (2016), “Jeep Music Vol. 1” (2017), and the popular single “Love Riddim” (2019).
Beyond his work in acting and music, Rotimi has engaged in various other ventures. He served as the lead model and spokesperson for rapper T.I.’s AKOO Clothing 2012 Spring/Summer campaign. More recently, alongside his wife Vanessa Mdee, he co-leads “For The Better,” a faith-based wellness app and community. His filmography includes “Divergent” (2014), “Coming 2 America” (2021), and “House Party” (2023), while his television credits extend to “Will Trent” (2023) and a recurring role as Charles on “The Chi” (2024–present). Rotimi’s career reflects a consistent pursuit of opportunities across multiple creative platforms, including upcoming projects “God with Us” (2026) and “Imani” (Completed Short) as both an actor and executive producer.
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