Yemi Shodimu

Yemi Shodimu (born 29 January 1960) is a Nigerian dramatist, Television presenter, director and Film maker.[1][2]

Yemi Shodimu
Born(1960-01-29)29 January 1960
Ogun State, Nigeria.
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
Occupation
film actor
Film director and Film maker
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]

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.
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