Samuel Abiola Robinson
Samuel Abiola Robinson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Samuel Abiola Robinson 30 June 1998 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Grait International College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Notable work | Green White Green Sudani from Nigeria |
Samuel Abiola Robinson (born 30 June 1998) is a Nigerian actor who appears in Nollywood and Indian films.[1][2] He is best known for his role from the 2018 Malayalam movie Sudani from Nigeria, directed by Zakariya Mohammed.
Personal life
Robinson attended Grait Secondary School but put off university to pursue a career as a professional actor.[3][4]
Career
Samuel's career as an actor began in 2013.[5] He has appeared in several major productions in Africa such as Walt Disney's Desperate Housewives Africa, M-Net's Tinsel, MTV Base's Shuga and Raconteur Production's 8 Bars And A Clef to name a few.[6]
He became the first African Actor to play a leading role in Indian cinema[7] when he featured in an Indian film, the 2018 film Sudani from Nigeria, with Indian actor Soubin Shahir.
[8] In 2024, he was seen as Kendrick in Tamil movie Sorgavaasal.[9]
In 2025 Samuel had his leading debut in Hindi Cinema as Michael Okeke in Dilli Dark[10] directed by Dibakar Das Roy
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 Bars & A Clef | Young Victor | English | |
| 2016 | Green White Green | Segun | ||
| 2018 | Sudani from Nigeria | Samuel Abiola Robinson / Sudani | Malayalam | Debut Indian movie |
| 2019 | Oru Caribbean Udayippu | Samuel (Tik Tak) | ||
| 2024 | Sorgavaasal | Kendrick | Tamil | |
| 2025 | Dilli Dark | Michael Okeke | English Hindi |
Debut as Solo Lead |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tinsel | Gogo | |
| 2015 | Shuga | Ozzy | |
| The MiddleMen | Amos | ||
| Desperate Housewives Africa | Akin Bello | ||
| 2017 | The Governor | Toju Ochello |
Short films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Playing Victim | Tekena |
References
- ↑ "'Poli', 'Katta Waiting'- Nigerian star scouring for meaning". Kaumudiglobal.com. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ↑ "Nollywood: Young actors suffer unfair treatment from producers - Samuel Robinson - Daily Post Nigeria". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ↑ "Soccer hero from Nigeria". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ↑ "AT MY FIRST AUDITION, THE DIRECTOR STOOD UP AND SHOOK MY HAND". YNAIJA. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ↑ "Injustices faced by young Nigerian actors". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
- ↑ "Nigerian Actor Samuel Abiola Robinson To Star In 'Sudani From Nigeria'". Afrireviews. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
- ↑ "From Porotta to People, I Love Kerala Samuel Abiola Robinson". www.thenewsminute.com. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ↑ "Soubin Shahir to play the lead in Sudani from Nigeria". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Sorgavaasal movie review: RJ Balaji's crime drama is earnest, but doesn't hit the right notes". Hindustan Times. 30 November 2024. Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
- ↑ "'Nollywood Is Massive; Lot Of Love For Bollywood There': Indian Filmmaker On The Intersection Of Cultures". www.forbesafrica.com. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2025.