As a talented musical artist, budding actor on a hit
cable series and brand new spokesmodel for AKOO clothing, Rotimi Akinosho has
stepped up as the triple threat to watch in 2012. He sat down with in a recent interview
AKOO, the clothing line founded by superstar rapper
T.I., has just announced upcoming model/actor/singer Rotimi as the new face of
the company. 22-year-old Rotimi, who also stars on the Starz series "BOSS" with
Golden Globe winner Kelsey Grammer, Sanaa Lathan and now T.I., has been making
moves in the entertainment industry for half his life, but his AKOO gig may be
his biggest role yet!
So how does a young man land a model gig for a
celebrity driven company so early in his career? Jeff Belizaire, Director of
Marketing for AKOO, said it was a no-brainer
"T.I. founded AKOO (A King Of
Oneself) based on having exceptional style and creativity," Jeff says. "And Rotimi is a rare talent that embodies our mantra of
self-mastery. With his songwriting and acting, we admire that in him."
Born in Maplewood, NJ and raised in a Nigerian
household, Rotimi credits his success to his family. He dished about how his
upbringing affects his ambition, saying:
"There was a lot of structure and
education. My dad always told me to work hard and play
hard."
He added, "In a Nigerian
household, it sets you apart because you realize that everything you get you
have to earn. My dad instilled that in me."
Having attended Northwestern University, Rotimi, who's
been playing piano and singing since he was 6, got a huge break in Hollywood
this year when he was added to the cast of Starz's hit series "BOSS." Talking
about the experience,.
"It was a blessing. Working with Kelsey [Grammar], Lionsgate and them believing in me was just awesome. I was able to have conversations with great directors and get into the role of the character. I'm playing a drug dealer but it’s a deeper story. It has meaning and the character is tough and vulnerable."
"It was a blessing. Working with Kelsey [Grammar], Lionsgate and them believing in me was just awesome. I was able to have conversations with great directors and get into the role of the character. I'm playing a drug dealer but it’s a deeper story. It has meaning and the character is tough and vulnerable."
He also credits T.I. as being a great mentor and role
model both on and off the set.
"TIP is one of those people where
you learn from watching. I watch how he handles himself as a professional and he
always tells me there is no limit to what I can do and to keep good people
around me."
But despite landing such a large acting role so early
is his career, Rotimi says besides AKOO, music is his main passion.
“I want to be one of the main voices
of my generation to prove there is no limit to what you can do on the great. I
want people to understand that you can go to school and get your degree….and
live whatever you wanted to do. There are no limits to anything you can
do.
"Boss" kicks off season 2 (10 episodes) this
August.
Find Rotimi on Facebook and Twitter (@Rotimi). More
pics, including his walk in this year's AKOO Fashion Show in
Atlanta:
Watch video of Rotimi in action
here:
Also listen to a snippet of his song 'She Know It' HERE;
NICE!
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