Abatiade
Abatiade | |
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| Born | Abati Adeotan Abidemi February 8, 1998 |
| Education |
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| Occupations | Dancer, choreographer, actor, producer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Abati OldTaker 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
Abati Adeotan Abidemi was born on 8 February 1998.[1] He is from Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Abidemi attended Hubert Ogunde Memorial School for his early education.[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
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
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Omo Ghetto: The Saga | Dancer | |
| 2025 | TikTok Live | Abati | Yoruba Movie Drama |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Jenifa on lockdown | ||
| 2019–2026 | Aiyetoro Town | Akéwi | 5 episodes |
| 2025 | Abati OldTaker | Abati | Main role |
Film score
- Abati OldTaker (2025)
Theatre credits
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Wole Soyinka Vision Of The Child Art Exhibition | Ballet dancer | Lagos Civic Centre |
References
- 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. Lagos, Nigeria. 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. Lagos, Nigeria. 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.