Abatiade
Abatiade | |
|---|---|
| Born | Abati Adeotan Abidemi February 8, 1998 Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Education |
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| Occupations | Dancer, choreographer, actor, producer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Abati Oldtaker Omo Ghetto: The Saga Aiyetoro Town |
Abati Adeotan Abidemi (born February 8, 1998) better known as Abatiade is a Nigerian dancer,[1] actor, social media personality and choreographer. He is best known for playing the roles of Kings Hype Man Akéwì on the FAAN Tv series Aiyetoro Town (2019 to 2025).
Early life
[edit]Abati Adeotan Abidemi was born on 9 February 1998[1] in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. He received his early education at Hubert Ogunde Memorial School,[2] where he was first introduced to ballet dance through a school program. He later moved on to Barachel Model College for his secondary education,[3] and around this same time trained at the Foot Print of David Art Academy in Bariga.[4] He graduated from Kwara State University (KWASU) in 2020.[5]
Career
[edit]Abatiade was discovered at school when he was 17 by Seun Awobajo, as a ballet dancer. He performed at the Wole Soyinka Vision Of The Child Art Exhibition, Lagos Civic Centre.[4] He also performed at the inauguration party of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode the same year.[1] Abatiade made his on-screen debut portraying Carnival dancer in the 2020 Nigerian gangster comedy film Omo Ghetto: The Saga.[6][7]
In 2021, he co-created the Focus Dance, which went viral on Social media.[8][9][10] It was later performed by musicians including Davido and footballers Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard.[11] On September 8, 2025, he became the first African TikTok Live creator to earn more than 700,000 diamonds through livestream.[12]
He was cast as Abati in the Yoruba Drama film TikTok Live[13] and played the role of the King Hype Man (Akéwi) in comedy drama series Aiyetoro Town.[14][15] In 2025 he played the lead role of Abati in the comedy Web series Abati OldTaker.[16][17][18] In March 2026, he announced his first media and club tour in Ghana.[19]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes productions that have not yet been released |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Omo Ghetto: The Saga | Dancer | |
| 2025 | TikTok Live | Abati | Yoruba Movie Drama |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Jenifa on lockdown | ||
| 2025 | Aiyetoro Town | Akéwi | 5 episodes |
| 2025 | Abati OldTaker | Abati | Main role |
Theatre credits
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wole Soyinka Vision Of The Child Art Exhibition | Ballet dancer | Lagos Civic Centre |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Alabi, Taiwo (2017-09-03). "5 Young Nigerian Dancers You Should Be Watching in 2017". The Regular News. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- ↑ Adejayan, Gbenga (12 December 2025). "Abatiade's performance path: A decade in motion". Blueprint Newspapers. Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
- ↑ Adegbamigbe, Ademola (2023-08-07). "Who Was Social Media Influencer Abatiade Before He Became Famous?". The News. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- 1 2 Shojobi, Abisola (2015-02-25). "17-Year-Old Abati Adeotan Abidemi, Performs At Wole Soyinka's Vision Of The Child Art Exhibition". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ Kareem, Azeez (2025-08-03). "Acting is my first love — Abatiade". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ "Abati Adeotan Abidemi". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- ↑ Babatunde, Adedayo (2020-08-16). "From Dance To The Screen: Abatiade, Naira Marley Make Nollywood Mark". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ Oboh (2022-09-30). "That Unserious Focus Boi album will take people by surprise - Ajimovoix Drums". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ Oyetayo, Bamise (2021-06-03). "Top 5 Nigerian Music Social Social Media Challenges of 2021". NotjustOk. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ Wonah, Israel (2026-08-01). "Ajimovoix - Focus Dance Beat ft Hagman DC, Abati Music | Legal Download » TrendyBeatz". trendybeatz.com. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ "Davido links up with dancers Abatiade and Hagman DC,". The Sun Nigeria. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2026-07-31.
- ↑ Benedict, Deborah (2025-09-08). "Abatiade Becomes First African TikTok LIVE Creator to Surpass 700,000 Diamonds". Lambo Xtra. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ ORILABI TV (2025-08-09). TIKTOK LIVE - Latest Yoruba Movie Drama 2025| Orilabi| Candyblez| Joblaq|Abati Perryblink. Retrieved 2026-07-30 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Dancer Abati is the King's Hype Man in the new episode of the Aiyetoro Town TV series, season 2 - P.M. News". Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- ↑ AIYETORO TOWN SEASON 2, EPISODE 4 is now showing on FAAN TV! 🎬🔥. Retrieved 2026-08-01 – via www.facebook.com.
- ↑ "Meet The Cast of Abati Old Taker". Report Naija. 2025-07-22. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ Abiola, Adenle Ahme (2026-01-19). "Abatiade: 11 Things to Know About'Abati Old Taker' Web Series Star". The Eagle Online. The Eagle Online. Retrieved 2026-08-01.
- ↑ Ake, Ayo (27 December 2025). "Movie Review: Abati Oldtaker: Funny, But It Doesn't Trust Its Own Best Joke". THISDAY. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
- ↑ Fajebe, Abolade Ishola (2026-03-30). "Nigerian content creator Abati announces first media and club tour to Ghana". NAIJA TV. Retrieved 2026-08-01.