Iremide Adeoye
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Iremide Adeoye | |
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| Born | Iremide Adeoye May 29 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Other names | Fantasticks |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Actor & Entertainer |
| Notable work | Wura, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti |
Iremide Adeoye, also known as Fantasticks, is a Nigerian actor, media personality, and entertainer. He gained prominence for his roles as Lolu Adeleke in the series Wura and Young Israel in Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.
Background
[edit]Iremide was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He coined the name Fantasticks as a reference to his drumming skills.[1]
Career
[edit]Iremide debuted as Peter in No.1 in 2021. He later starred as Teenage Tunde in The Order Of Things and Segun in Tiger's Tail.[2] He gained prominence for portraying Lolu Adeleke in Wura,[3][4] and appeared as Idowu in the 2023 film The Origin: Madam Koi Koi[5] released on Netflix.
He played Dimeji in Her Dark Past[6] alongside Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman and Daniel Etim Effiong. He also played a lead role in the film Headless which screened on the 2024 Africa International Film Festival opening night. Alongside award-winning Nigerian actresses Kehinde Bankole and Joke Silva, he starred in the Bolanle-directed biopic Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.[7]
In early 2025, Iremide appeared as the lead in the Showmax comedy TV series Under the Influence.[8][9]
He has modeled for several local Nigerian clothing brands, including Ashluxe.[10]
Filmography
[edit]TV Series
[edit]- Wura (2023-2025) as Lolu Adeleke
- Under the Influence (2025-present) as Dami
Movies
[edit]- The Origin: Madam Koi Koi (2023) as Idowu
- Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024) as Young Israel
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | Scream All Youth Awards | Best actor in a supporting role | Himself for Wura | Won | [11] |
| 2024 | NXT Honors | Best Actor in a Film or TV Series | Himself for Wura | Nominated | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet Adeoye Iremide Favour, the young entertainer". The Guardian Nigeria News. 2018-10-14. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "Iremide Adeoye | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ Obinna, Emelike (2023-02-24). "Showmax spotlights rising Nollywood actors in Wura, its original series". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/634529-how-playing-gay-role-boosted-my-career-actor-iremide-adeoye.html. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "'The Origin: Madam Koi Koi' lands official release date on Netflix | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-01-26.
- ^ "Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, Daniel Etim-Effiong & Iremide Adeoye to star in 'Her Dark Past' | Watch the Trailer". BellaNaija. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ Austen-Peters, Bolanle (2024-06-21), Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (Biography, Drama, Romance), Kehinde Bankole, Joke Silva, Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko, BAP Productions, retrieved 2025-01-25
- ^ Ige, Rotimi (2025-01-23). "Cast of Showmax's upcoming series 'Under the Influence' unveiled". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ "Iremide Adeoye Embodies the Restlessness of Being Young and Nigerian in New Showmax Series". okayafricasite. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Iremide 'Fantasticks' Adeoye: A Style Icon in the World of Entertainment". Style Afrique. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2025-01-25.
- ^ Agbana, Rotimi. "Scream All Youth Awards '23: 10th Edition Nominees List". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Official Nominees". NXT Honors. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2025.