Temidayo Enitan

Temidayo Enitan Adeyehun (born 1 May 1984),[2] also known as Starboy Temidayo, is a Nigerian actor, movie producer and accountant.[3]

Temidayo Enitan Adeyehun
Born
Temidayo Enitan

(1984-05-01) 1 May 1984[1]
NationalityNigerian
Other namesStarboy Temidayo
Education
Alma mater
Occupations
OrganizationStarboard Entertainment
RelativesBolaji Amusan
AwardsBest New Actor at the City People Entertainment Awards (2018)

Background and education

Enitan is from Ondo State. He was born in Lagos State. He has a degree in Accounting from Olabisi Onabanjo University.[3][4] He has a postgraduate certificate in project management from Humber College, Toronto.

Career

Enitan is a movie promoter and producer. He features mostly in Nollywood movies in Yoruba language. He moved to Canada in the late 2010s and has been shooting Nigerian nollywood in Canada. He promotes Nollywood movies in Canada, organizing shows and summits,[5] and have had Nigerian celebrities like Toyin Abraham, late Rachel Oniga, Bolanle Ninalowo, Iyabo Ojo, Yewande Adekoya, Small Doctor and Biola Adebayo in attendance.[6] He is the CEO of Starboard Entertainment. He is the organizer of the Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Awards,[7] and is the executive president of the Canadian chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAPMAN).[8] He is also the organizer of the Nollywood All-Stars Night and the Nigerian Canadian Celebrities Entertainment Award (NICCEA AWARD).

He is has featured in several Yoruba language movies including Owo Adebayo, Ore Mi (My friend), Ayo Olopon, Adegoroye, Ipebi, Dokita Oru and Ikoja Aye.[9] He has had to played unconventional roles in movies, including role as a woman and another where he played the role as each character of a set of twins.[10][11]

He is also a brand influencer in Canada. He is an ambassador to Quick Collect Canada, Golden Cheetah Logistics Canada, Poundo Potato Canada (FastBear Foods), Homes By Banji, Kenny's Bread Canada, Miiqua Water Canada and Syllabus Autos Canada.[12][9][11]

Awards

1. City People Entertainment Awards (Best New Actor of the Year)

2. African Icon Awards (Entertainment Icon of the Year)

3. Esteem Nigeria youth award (Movie actor/Producer of the Year)

4. Afro Heritage International Award Canada (Community Award of Excellence)

5. CoolWealth Award (Nollywood New Act Diaspora)

6. Esteem Nigeria Youth Award (Nollywood New act Diaspora)

7. Yourba Movie Gist Award (Best Yoruba Movie Actor in Diaspora)

8. Abedorc Productions Award Canada (Award of Excellence)

9. Emperor Nollywood Award (Next Generation Actor)

10. Nigerian Canadian Celebrity Entertainment Awards (Award of Excellent)

11. Elite Vibes Awards

[9][13][14]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Ore Mi No
  • Debut
Owo Mi No
Obalola Banji
2017 Owo Adebayo No
Adegoroye Adekola
Dokita Ale Doctor
TBD Layipo Bankole
2018 Ayo Olopon No
2020 Ikoja Aye No
2021 Alainironu No
  • Producer

[15]

Personal life

He is a cousin to Bolaji Amusan. He is based in Canada.[16][12] He welcomed a son with his wife in November 2022.[17]

References
  1. "Actor, Temidayo Enitan Celebrates Birthday Today". TVC News. 1 May 2020.
  2. "Temidayo Enitan Celebrates Birthday". Max FM. 1 May 2021.
  3. "Starboy Temidayo Shares His Strides In Filmmaking". This Day. 31 August 2022.
  4. "Temidayo Enitan". Culture Intelligence. YNaija.
  5. "Starboy Temidayo Promotes More Artistes In Canada". City People Magazine.
  6. Alake, Olumide (30 October 2022). "Toyin Abraham's Family, Stepdaughter & Mother-in-law Travel to Canada, Video of Their Arrival Stirs Reactions". Legit.ng.
  7. Reporter, Emperor (16 July 2022). "Temidayo Enitan Biography: Age, Education, Career". Knowledge Base.
  8. "Humility Is A Recipe For Success – Canada-Based Nollywood Filmmaker, Starboy Temidayo". Vanguard (Nigeria). 17 August 2020.
  9. Adewoyin, Adeniyi (17 August 2020). "It pays to dream big – Starboy Temidayo". The Nation.
  10. "I'm Looking For Twin Role – Starboy Temidayo, Nollywood Actor". The Sun.
  11. Agbana, Rotimi (18 September 2020). "Unforgettable Day I Played Female Role In A Movie- Canada-based Filmmaker, Starboy Temidayo". Independent Nigeria.
  12. https://www.citypeoplefashionandbeautyng.com/2021/10/how-i-got-my-nickname-star-boy-canada.html?m=1
  13. "Winners Emerge At The 2018 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. 24 September 2018.
  14. Akinwale, Funsho (9 January 2021). "AbdulRazaq, Umar, Others Honoured At Elite Vibes Awards". Vanguard (Nigeria).
  15. "Temidayo Enitan". Inside Nolly.
  16. Olukomaiya, Olufunmilola (16 July 2022). "Canada-Based Nollywood Actor Temidayo Enitan flaunts New Car". P.M. News.
  17. https://www.momedia.ng/2022/11/12/latest-canadian-father-in-town-actor-temidayo-enitan-writes-as-he-writes-he-welcomes-a-baby-boy-together-with-his-wife/
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