[2] His writing and acting skills were also developed in a Non-governmental organization (NGO) (Community Life Project).

He is an Actor and Screenwriter and has featured in various stage roles since when he was 15 but he started acting in 2007 when he joined Orisun TV.

He started acting while in secondary school and he was picked by an NGO to serve as an informer and counselor during an HIV/AIDS campaign.

His role was to educate the general public on sexual-related issues and human rights by creating video content in which he acted.

Lateef is widely confused to be related to popular Nigerian actor Odunlade Adekola due to their uncanny resemblance and sense of humor.