Akin Omotoso

Director & actor · born 27 June 1974

Akin Omotoso (born 1974) is a Nigerian film director, writer, and actor. He is best known for directing the 2022 film Rise.

Where to start: Blood Diamond (2006).

As director 8

Courting Anathi

2023

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Rise

2022 · 7.5/10

Worth the Hype

The Ghost And The House Of Truth

2019 · 5.5/10

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Vaya

2017 · 6.7/10

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A Hotel Called Memory

2017 · 6.0/10

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Tell Me Sweet Something

2015 · 10.0/10

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Man on Ground

2011

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Jesus and the Giant

2008

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As actor 6

Catching Feelings

2017 · 4.7/10

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Naked Reality

2016 · 6.0/10

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The Three Investigators in The Secret of Skeleton Island

2007 · 6.2/10

Popcorn Flick

Shake Hands with the Devil

2007 · 7.2/10

Worth the Hype

Blood Diamond

2006 · 7.6/10

Worth the Hype

Lord of War

2005 · 7.4/10

Worth the Hype

TV shows 5

The Polygamist

TV · 2026 · 8.8/10

Absolute Cinema

Marked

TV · 2025 · 6.8/10

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The Brave Ones

TV · 2022 · 6.3/10

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Jacob's Cross

TV · 2007 · 5.0/10

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Isidingo

TV · 1998 · 5.2/10

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Akin Omotoso movie?

By viewer score, Blood Diamond (2006) at 7.6/10.

What are Akin Omotoso’s most popular movies?

Blood Diamond, Lord of War, Rise.

How many movies has Akin Omotoso made?

14 films on TMDB, 8 as director, 6 as actor.