Yemi Shodimu
Yemi Shodimu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 29 January 1960 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation(s) | film actor Film director and Film maker |
| Known for | Oleku (1997) |
Yemi Shodimu (born January 29, 1960) is a Nigerian dramatist, Television presenter, director and Film maker.[1][2]
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]
Filmography
- Village Head Master that featured Victor Olaotan
- Oleku (1997) produced by Tunde Kelani
- Ti Oluwa Ni Ile
- Saworoide that featured Kunle Afolayan and Peter Fatomilola
- Ayo ni Mofe
- Koseegbe
See also
References
- ^ "'Muhammadu Buhari' More Competent Than 'Jonathan' - The Economist". nigeriadailynews.com. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Only Fools Will Vote for APC--Yemi Shodimu". thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ niyi. ""Some Subtitles In Our Movies Are Criminal" – Yemi Shodimu". INFORMATION NIGERIA. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ "Yemi Shodimu". yorubafilm.com. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ "Yemi Shodimu Back On Air - P.M. NEWS Nigeria". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 8 February 2015.