Akin Omotoso
Directing · Director · Screenplay · Producer
Born Jun 27, 1974
Active 1998–present
Akin Omotoso (born 1974) is a Nigerian film director, writer, and actor. He is best known for directing the 2022 film Rise.
Filmography
The Polygamist (2026) — Creative Producer · Director · CreatorMarked (2025) — NSP Supervisor · Creative Producer · Director · CreatorLord of War (2005) — General SolomonRise (2022) — DirectorBlack Is King (2020) — ProducerShake Hands with the Devil (2007) — Major General Paul KagameThe Three Investigators in The Secret of Skeleton Island (2007) — GambaTell Me Sweet Something (2015) — Director · WriterThe Brave Ones (2022) — CreatorBig Nunu's Little Heist (2023) — Executive ProducerVaya (2017) — Director · ProducerCatching Feelings (2017) — JoelNaked Reality (2016) — MadibaA Hotel Called Memory (2017) — Director · Co-ProducerThe Ghost And The House Of Truth (2019) — DirectorIsidingo (1998) — BladeJacob's Cross (2007) — FemiWonder Boy for President (2016) — Kalu AkinrinsaEje (2021) — Detective TayoMan on Ground (2011) — Director · ScreenplayThe Call (2015) — ProducerCourting Anathi (2023) — DirectorJesus and the Giant (2008) — DirectorOrigin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League (2026) — Executive Producer