Samuel Abiola Robinson, born on June 30, 1998, is a Nigerian actor who has built a distinctive career spanning Nollywood and Indian films. He gained international attention for his leading role in the 2018 Malayalam film Sudani from Nigeria, making history as the first African lead actor in Indian cinema. His work continues to push cultural boundaries and expand his global footprint.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Samuel Abiola Robinson |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 30 June 1998 |
| Place of Birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Lagos State |
| Partner | Not publicly disclosed |
| Children | None |
| Occupations | Actor |
| Net Worth | Approximately $600,000 USD |
Early Life and Education
Samuel was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He attended Grait International College for his secondary education but chose to delay university to fully commit to pursuing acting.
Career
Samuel began his acting journey in 2013 with roles in Nigerian television and films. He featured in productions such as Disney’s Desperate Housewives Africa, M-Net’s Tinsel, and MTV Base’s Shuga.
His breakthrough arrived with Sudani from Nigeria in 2018, where he played the leading role alongside Indian actors. This role marked the first time an African actor starred as a lead in an Indian film.
Later, he appeared in the Malayalam movie Oru Caribbean Udayippu (2019), the Tamil film Sorgavaasal (2024), and made his Hindi lead debut in Dilli Dark (2025).
Personal Life
Samuel keeps his personal life mostly private. As of 2025, there are no public records of marriage or children. He is multilingual, fluent in English, Yoruba, Spanish, French, German, and Hindi.
Net Worth
His estimated net worth is around $600,000 USD as of 2025, reflecting his earnings from work in Nollywood and various Indian film industries.
Filmography
Films
- 2015: 8 Bars & A Clef — Young Victor
- 2016: Green White Green — Segun
- 2018: Sudani from Nigeria — Samuel (“Sudani”)
- 2019: Oru Caribbean Udayippu — Samuel
- 2024: Sorgavaasal — Kendrick
- 2025: Dilli Dark — Michael Okeke
Television
- 2014–2015: Tinsel — Gogo
- 2015: Shuga — Ozzy
- 2015: The MiddleMen — Amos
- 2015: Desperate Housewives Africa — Akin Bello
- 2017: The Governor — Toju Ochello
Short Film
- 2013: Playing Victim — Tekena
Awards and Recognitions
- Became the first African actor to play a lead role in Indian cinema with Sudani from Nigeria (2018)
- Received critical acclaim and festival accolades for his performances, particularly in India
