Yemi Shodimu

Yemi Shodimu Listenⓘ (born 29 January 1960) is a Yoruba dramatist, television presenter, film director and filmmaker.[1][2]

Yemi Shodimu
Born (1960-01-29) 29 January 1960
Ogun State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materObafemi Awolowo University . University of Lagos
Occupation(s)Actor
film director
filmmaker
Years active1976- till present
Known forOleku (1997)

Early life

He was born in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State southwestern Nigeria.[3] He spent his early life in Abeokuta at the palace of Alake of Egbaland where he was exposed to the Yoruba culture.[4] He attended Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in dramatic art and later proceeded to the University of Lagos where he received a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Mass communication.[5]

Career

He began his acting career in 1976, the same year he featured in a movie titled Village Head Master. He was known for his lead role, Ajani in Oleku, a movie directed and produced by Tunde Kelani.[6] In 2018, he was assigned as the producer of the satirical stage play franchise titled Isale Eko.[7]

Filmography

See also

References
  1. "'Muhammadu Buhari' More Competent Than 'Jonathan' - The Economist". nigeriadailynews.com. Archived from the original on 7 February 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  2. "Abike Dabiri, Tunde Kelani, RMD, Yemi Shodimu, Olu Jacobs, other celebs attend at Amaka Igwe's Tribute Night (Photos) - Nigerian Headlines". Nigerian Headlines. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  3. "Only Fools Will Vote for APC--Yemi Shodimu". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  4. niyi. ""Some Subtitles In Our Movies Are Criminal" – Yemi Shodimu". INFORMATION NIGERIA. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  5. "Yemi Shodimu". yorubafilm.com. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  6. "Yemi Shodimu Back On Air - P.M. NEWS Nigeria". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
  7. "Yemi Shodimu Archives". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 17 October 2021.


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