Yemi Shodimu (born 29 January 1960) is a Yoruba dramatist, television presenter, film director, and filmmaker.
Early life He was born in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State southwestern Nigeria. He spent his early life in Abeokuta at the palace of Alake of Egbaland where he was exposed to the Yoruba culture. 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.
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. In 2018, he was assigned as the producer of the satirical stage play franchise titled Isale Eko.
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
See also List of Nigerian actors
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