With the Tunde Kelani film ‘Ayinla,’ Nollywood star Lateef Adedimeji knocked out top Hollywood actors such as Hakeem Kazim, Eddie Watson, and others to win best actor in a film.
Lateef Adedimeji revealed this in a post on his Instagram page, saying that he was able to remain cool about the achievement and that it serves as a reminder to never give up hope.
Lateef Adedimeji encouraged his fans and followers to be inspired by the traditional adage, “The rain will wipe away tears, and the sun will kiss an individual’s endeavor.”
The actor thanked renowned actor Tunde Kelani, as well as the cast and crew who collaborated with him on the film.
Yo! he wrote. Here’s a big one for us, Adedimeji Lateef geng!!! I won best actor in a film at the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards in Los Angeles, and I can’t keep my cool…
Don’t you already know?
AYINLA… and, once again, it’s a reminder to never give up hope; the rain will wash away the tears, and the sun will kiss our efforts; I hope you find inspiration in this…
Thank you to everyone at the @hapawards, especially babami @tkelani, my ever-brave @jadeosiberu, and all the staff and fellow cast members who labored on the AYINLA film; I don’t take this for granted…
To every fan out there, this is for you, and believe me we’re not done yet.. This is just the beginning!
Congratulations to everyone of us
realmercyaigbe wrote: Congratulations
toyin_abraham wrote: Congratulations dear
doyinkukoyi wrote: Congratulations darling. More wins insha Allah