2016 On 5 February 2016,
Any Other Monday was released. It portrays the trials and tribulations of love and marriage. Remi went on to star in a similar film – highlighting the struggle and illusions of love – which was released 9 September. Throughout the year, he starred in two television series. The first, ''Lincoln's Clan Evolution
, depicts a Nigerian billionaire and his family. He played Eric and completed his role in 2017. The second was Tinsel'', a Nigerian soap opera that began filming in 2008. Remi was cast in 2016 as a
day player and continued with his role of Zane into 2017.
2017 Remi accepted various alternate roles throughout 2017. He took on the role of Lolu in ''Tiwa's Baggage
, about an abandoned woman with a child. On 12 April, Sobi's Mystic'' was released; he played a slightly lighter role in this
romantic drama. Sobi, the actor's character, finds his promiscuous tendencies land him in trouble when the woman he finds and becomes drawn to doesn't reciprocate his feelings. Digging him deeper into who she is. The film received a rating of 4/5 from the Nollywood Reinvented for its unpredictability and details. On 24 July,
Alter Ego was released. Written by Jude Martins, the film tells the story of a lawyer who prosecutes sex offenders and the lengths she will go to find justice in whatever she sees fit. Yet, as a fellow victim herself, she is driven by her own sexual drive and power, no matter the time and place. The film was nominated for Best Film with Social Messages and Film with Best
Production Design at the
Best of Nollywood Awards. As well as leading roles,
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Remi were nominated for Best Kiss in a Film. In September,
Surprise Wedding, telling the story of an
arranged marriage. Remi, who plays Tunde, is surprised on his birthday with a wedding rather than a birthday party. He is forced to walk the aisle as his inheritance is tied to his marital status. To finish off his diverse on-screen roles, he took on the
breast cancer awareness film
Purple Hearts.
2018 Remi began his year starring in
Stronger Together, as Jide, a pediatrician who contemplates suicide due to his family pressuring him into marriage. This leads to a late-night sorrowing session in a bar and meeting a new connection that could very much alter his path. By 3 February,
Forbidden was released and was a hit. He played a role in this television series that follows forbidden lovers who are outed by an ex.
The Eve, released on 30 March 2018, was considered "the most colorful and beautiful shot film," with an eye-pleasing cast. The romantic comedy features Remi as Audu and Adeolu Adefarasin as Funsho. The storyline follows Funsho's risky decisions when he meets someone else at his bachelorette party. The film appeared on Netflix on 12 October 2020.
2019 Remi starred in
Boys Will Be Boys, released on 14 February, where Mike lies to his soon-to-wed wife about the wild bachelor party that comes back to haunt him. On the same day,
Sin City was released. He and co-star
Yvonne Nelson played a couple who decided a vacation is the best way to boost their relationship but are tested in unexpected ways. While he played significant roles in these productions,
Gold Statue, released on 17 May 2019, had the actor leading alongside
Gabriel Afolayan. Director
Tade Ogidan, CEO of OGD Pictures, came out of an eight-year hiatus to see the project through after it was written in 1991. It was nominated for an
Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Nigerian Film, and won Best Actor in a Lead role, Best Sound, and Best Use of Makeup and of Nigerian Costume in a film. It was also nominated for Best Movie of The Year, Director of the Year and Best
Production Design. The film follows Wale (Afolayan) and Chike (Remi) who go in search of the treasured gold statue which is believed to be a deity inherited by their generation.
Quagmire, released 3 December, was another film Remi starred in alongside actress
Matilda Obaseki. His character, Kolade, receives a shocking surprise when his wife invites another woman into their home to spice up their love life. This was considered a great acting piece as he was able to let the "character shine through him."
2020 Despite the
coronavirus pandemic starting, Remi featured in lead or supporting roles in upwards of 14 films. His first significant role was in
JOCA (Just A Call Away), which was a push to help those needing to exercise the necessary precautions during the pandemic. Remi plays Richard who has just come home from overseas and is showing symptoms of the virus. His pregnant wife, played by
Bolaji Ogunmola, is worried and wants him to be properly tested, but he would rather trust the Lord's help than take responsibility. The short 35-minute film looked to help those in isolation centers and bring ease to the process needing to take place.
Mama Drama is considered one of his top ten films. The Nigerian drama film hosts a mecca of film stars and explores the experience of a woman who undergoes many miscarriages and hires her assistant as her surrogate. Later that month, Remi co-produced and was a part of fellow Nollywood actress, Joy Idoko, new film
Lemonade. The actress turned producer, wanted to highlight toxic relationships as a single mother in following her dreams. With plenty of short film experience,
12 Seasons was another notch on his belt as the movie highlights the struggles of newlywed couples. However, his role in
Introducing the Kujus (now streaming on
Amazon Prime Video) grossed ₦10 million and went on to win Best Writing at the 2022
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.
2021 The
Prophetess, released on 2 April, follows Ajoke the
prophetess and his Lagos-based OAP, Dipo, played by Remi. His first major film of the year was
Gone. Initially screened at the Calgary Black Film Festival, it officially came out to the public on 16 July 2021. In his first
Netflix film, he plays a supporting role as a stockbroker. The film is considered one of the best in Nollywood for 2021. Though his following role, as playboy turned lover Akinola ‘Owoblow’ Owolabi, would give him a run for his money.
13 Letters show the backlash sleeping around can get you. Once all the women got together to shame his name, a public relations agent (PR) must help him fix himself. The Nollywood crime thriller
Hide and Seek, directed by Tolu Awobiyi and Adekunle-Bryan Oyetunde, follows Remi's lead role as James. Later that month
April Showers was released. Currently out on Amazon Prime Video, the film sits at a 4.5/5 rating and was enjoyed by its audience. His first Christmas film,
A Naija Christmas by
Kunle Afolayan, was released on 16 December and was Remi's first official leading role in a Netflix original film. He plays Ugo, one of three brothers who have been sent into a competition by their mother's wish. Who can find a wife first?
2022 Throughout the year, Remi landed roles in
Saint Oyinda,
Borrowed Wealth,
Treasury, the television series
Deserted, and
Anikulapo. Saro, played by Remi, is a simple traditional textile weaver who becomes intertwined with Queen Arolake who is played by previous co-star
Bimbo Ademoye. In its first week, it became one of the top 10 films in 24 countries on Netflix, and was listed as the number one film in Nigeria in its first week. On top of this, the movie was awarded with Best Indigenous Language (Yoruba), Best Overall Movie, Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV series), Best Writer (Movie/TV series), and Best Sound Track (Movie/TV series) at the 2023 ''
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMCVA). He finished the year with the release of the crime thriller Woke
, released on 4 November. The movie is about a P.I.’s mission to retrieve the kidnapped daughter of a renowned Kingpin. On 23 December, Ijakumo'' was released. The story follows the daughter of a powerful
spiritualist, Asabi, who is going to destroy her ex's life. Remi plays the shady Pastor Jide, who she is trying to destroy. == Producing ==