Biography
Daniel Ademinokan (born July 31, 1977), whose real name is Daniel Oritsebawo Ademinokan, is a renowned Nigerian actor, director, screenwriter, and filmmaker.
He began working as a screenwriter in Nigeria in the early stage and has his sights set on becoming a director. He developed as a musician as a child, learning to play various instruments and, as a teenager, traveling with well-known artists.
It is evidenced by his work on Season 8 of the Shuga (TV Series) series, where he is credited as director, cinematographer, composer, and music supervisor. Daniel Ademinokan has won numerous awards as a director.
| Daniel Ademinokan: History • Bio • Photo | |
| Full Name: | Daniel Oritsebawo Ademinokan |
| Stage Name: | Daniel Ademinokan, DaBishop |
| Born: | 31 July 1977 (age 44 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| State Of Origin: | Delta State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.82 m |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Wife • Spouse: | Doris Simeon (m. ?-2013), Stella Damasus (m. 2014) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Actor • Filmmaker |
| Net Worth: | US$1 million |
Early Life & Education
Daniel Ademinokan was born on July 31, 1977, in Lagos, Nigeria. There is no information about his family background; however, he is from Delta State but grew up in Lagos. He is sometimes addressed as DaBishop.
He attended the University of Ibadan, where he got his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science. He later went to study filmmaking at the Digital Film Academy, Miami, New York City, United States.
Daniel Ademinokan is also an accomplished writer, editor, motion graphics animator, producer, songwriter, musician, and music producer. Daniel, who is also a co-founder of Index Two Studios, MonAfrik TV, and i2radio.net, teaches directing and filmmaking at the Digital Film Academy in New York.
Career
Given that his films have set the Nigerian film industry on a new path, Daniel Ademinokan is considered one of the continent’s most productive filmmakers today. He has written, produced, and directed numerous feature films, shorts, music videos, ads, PSAs, and documentaries for over 12 years.
His career began as a scriptwriter, but he has always set his sights on the director’s chair. He is one of those people who is naturally talented as a director.
His initial love was music; as a youngster, he spent several years touring as a bass player with well-known brands. Daniel Ademinokan continued to foster his love for movies and television while being a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music producer.
Daniel Ademinokan wrote many screenplays for Nigerian producers in the late 1990s that were turned into hugely popular motion pictures. This fueled his desire to work toward his goal of becoming a filmmaker.
After finishing his studies, Daniel continued his education by enrolling at the Digital Film Academy in New York to study filmmaking. Additionally, RED has taught and certified him to utilize RED cameras.
Daniel Ademinokan assisted acclaimed director Ikechukwu Onyeka in his work as a director, which aided him in honing his filmmaking abilities.
As a filmmaker, he garnered numerous accolades in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The United States, Holland, Spain, United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Scotland, the United Arab Emirates, etc.
The actors’ director, the all-in-one director, and the one-stop-shop are all terms that have been used to characterize him. Actors and crew are known for rarely rejecting any script or material from Daniel Ademinokan due to his penchant for precision and attention to detail.
In addition to his skill as a filmmaker, he has a wealth of experience as a cinematographer, writer, editor, motion graphics animator, producer, composer, musician, and music producer.
Every picture Daniel Ademinokan has worked on in Africa has been a box office success, which has helped him amass a massive following among moviegoers worldwide and get the utmost respect from his coworkers.
Currently, Daniel Ademinokan serves as the CEO and co-founder of Index Two Studios LLC in Atlanta and MonAfrik TV and i2Radio.net. He is a veteran business owner. He is also renowned for his charitable work and aspiring mentoring filmmakers in Africa and the US.
Personal Life
Daniel Ademinokan divorced his actress wife Doris Simeon in 2013. Doris Simeon is his first ex-wife.
Shortly after his divorce, he found solace in the arms of another prolific Nigerian actress. Daniel Ademinokan married Stella Damasus after ending it with his ex-wife.
Net Worth
From research, we know that Daniel Ademinokan‘s net worth is estimated at around US$1 million.
Social Media
- Website: danielademinokan.com
- Facebook: @DaBishop007
- Instagram: @dabishop007