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Yemi Shodimu
Nigerian actor, film director and filmmaker (born 1960) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Yemi Shodimu ⓘ (born 29 January 1960) is a Yoruba dramatist, television presenter, film director and filmmaker.[1][2]
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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]
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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
- Village Head Master (1976), featuring Victor Olaotan
- Ti Oluwa Ni Ile (1993)
- Ayo ni Mofe (1994)
- Koseegbe (1995)
- Oleku (1997) produced by Tunde Kelani
- Saworoide (1999) that featured Kunle Afolayan and Peter Fatomilola
- White Handkerchief (2000) as Odejimi
- Akobi gomina (2002) as C.S.O
- Erin Lakatabu (2004) as Eringbade
- Asoko peye (2008)
- 93 Days (2016) as Dr. Jide Idris
- Diamonds In The Sky (2019) as Brainmoh Soji
- The Miracle Centre (2020)
- The Bond (2021) as Akanmu
- Ijogbon (2023) as Principal
- Crossroads (2024) as Vice Chancellor
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References
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