Iremide Adeoye


Iremide Adeoye, also known as Fantasticks, is a Nigerian actor, media personality, and entertainer. He gained prominence for his roles as Lolu Adeleke in the series Wura and Young Israel in ''Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.''

Background

Iremide was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He coined the name Fantasticks as a reference to his drumming skills.

Career

Iremide debuted as Peter in No.1 in 2021. He later starred as Teenage Tunde in The Order Of Things and Segun in Tiger's Tail. He gained prominence for portraying Lolu Adeleke in Wura, and appeared as Idowu in the 2023 film The Origin: Madam Koi Koi released on Netflix.
He played Dimeji in Her Dark Past alongside Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman and Daniel Etim Effiong. He also played a lead role in the film Headless which screened on the 2024 Africa International Film Festival opening night. Alongside award-winning Nigerian actresses Kehinde Bankole and Joke Silva, he starred in the Bolanle-directed biopic Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.
In early 2025, Iremide appeared as the lead in the Showmax comedy TV series Under the Influence.
He has modeled for several local Nigerian clothing brands, including Ashluxe.

Filmography

TV Series

Wura as Lolu AdelekeUnder the Influence as Dami

Movies

The Origin: Madam Koi Koi as IdowuFunmilayo Ransome-Kuti as Young Israel