Yinka Quadri
Yinka Quadri | |
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| Born | Akanni Olayinka Quadri 6 September 1959 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Known for | Kura Matete |
Alhaji Akanni Olayinka Quadri // ⓘ(born 6 September 1959) is a Nigerian actor, film maker, Producer and Director, born and raised in Lagos Island, Lagos State, but a native of Oro, Kwara State. He recently starred in a new movie titled Apaadi. He is installed as the Agba Akin of Oro Kingdom. He is the President & Co-Founder of a Theatre Art Group called (Odunfa Caucus) whose office is Situated in Ebute-Meta, Lagos State.
Early life and education[edit]
Yinka, a descent of Igbomina-Owomeje, Kwara State, was born into a middle-class family in September 1959 in Lagos Island, Lagos State.[1]
Education[edit]
He completed his primary school education and secondary school education at St. Catholic School, Idumagbo, Lagos and Christ High School, Ebute Elefun, Lagos respectively.
Career[edit]
Yinka's who is also known as Fagbamila acting career started in 1976 when he and Taiwo Olayinka along with a group of friends formed a drama group called Afopina Theatre Group after dropping out of school.[2] He has starred in over 90 Yoruba films since his debut television series titled Agbodorogun.[3] On April 27, 2014, Yinka launched his biography Yinka Quadri: Scent of a Legend and simultaneously celebrated his 36 years in the Nigerian film industry.[4]
Selected filmography[edit]
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- Olaniyonu
- Kutupu
- Kura
- Ekun
- Agbodorogun
- Ojiji
- Egbinrin Ote
- Araba
- Ilari
- Odun Baku
- Bolode O'ku
- Èebúdolá Tèmi
- Abeni
- Apaadi
- Ojo Idajo
- Abulesowo
- Niwoyi Ola
- Ilekun Olorun
- Okinni
- Owo Blow
- Shola Arikusa
Awards and nominations[edit]
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| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
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| 2007 | 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 2010 | 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Indigenous Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba) | Nominated |
| 2012 | 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actor in an Indigenous Movie (Non-English speaking language) | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actor in a Yoruba film | Nominated |
| 2014 | 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in Leading Role (Yoruba) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor[5][6] | Nominated |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b BUKOLA BAKARE. "Nnebue produced 27 Yoruba films before Living in Bondage - nigeriafilms.com". nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ Alabi, Ajibade (10 May 2014). "Why I dropped out of school – Yinka Quadri". Newswatch Times. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Yinka Quadri: What people don't know about me and Ogogo". Per Second News. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "ENCOMIUMS, AS YINKA QUADRI LAUNCHES BIOGRAPHY, CELEBRATES 36 YEARS ON STAGE". Ecomium Magazine. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
- ^ "Abdisattar Ahmed is the 2023 Best Supporting Actor in a Movie – AMVCA 9". AMVCA - Abdisattar Ahmed is the 2023 Best Supporting Actor in a Movie – AMVCA 9. 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
External links[edit]
- Yinka Quadri at IMDb
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- Yoruba male actors
- People from Kwara State
- Male actors in Yoruba cinema
- Male actors from Lagos
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- Nigerian male television actors
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