David Akande

Occupation: Actor, Writer, Producer
AKA: Kito

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Career Overview

David Akande is a Nigerian actor whose filmography is being cataloged. As African cinema continues to grow globally, David's contributions to the industry represent an important part of the continent's rich storytelling tradition.

Biography

David Akande is an award-winning Nigerian actor, producer, television presenter, and filmmaker. He is the head of productions at David Akande Studios. He rose to prominent acclaim by winning an Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award (AMVCA) in 2022, which heavily accelerated his trajectory in writing, directing, and conceptualizing indigenous stories. He secured a nomination for the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) in 2022 and recently won the Best Kiss category alongside Halima Ganiyu at the 2024 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards for his role in the Yoruba movie Eti Keta. He is recognized for Aláisè (2021) and Kukoyi (2025).