Rotimi

Olurotimi Akinosho, known professionally as Rotimi, is a Nigerian-American actor, singer, and model, born on November 30, 1988. He gained recognition for his roles as Darius Morrison on Boss, Andre Coleman on Power, and Charles on The Chi, where he was confirmed to join full-time in Season 7 as of June 29, 2024. As a contemporary R&B artist, Rotimi released mixtapes The Resume and While You Wait in 2011, followed by his debut EP Jeep Music Vol. 1 in 2017 and singles like “Doin It” and the widely acclaimed “Love Riddim” in 2019. In 2015, he signed to 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records and released his first single under the label, “Lotto,” featuring 50 Cent. Rotimi has opened for major artists such as Jennifer Hudson, T.I., and Estelle, and made music appearances on platforms like BET’s 106 & Park and in Keyshia Cole’s video “Trust and Believe.” His track “I’m the One” was also featured in the premiere episode of Boss. In the fashion world, he served as the lead model and spokesperson for rapper T.I.’s AKOO Clothing 2012 Spring/Summer campaign. On a personal note, Rotimi has been in a high-profile relationship with Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee since 2019, with the couple getting engaged in December 2020. The pair share a deep bond, marked by matching tattoos of each other’s names and the number 1045 on their wrists, symbolizing a pivotal moment in their love story.