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Yemi Shodimu is a renowned Nigerian dramatist, television presenter, film maker and director.

Yemi was born on the 29th of January, 1960 in Abeokuta, Ogun State in south western Nigeria.

Yemi grew up at the Palace of Egbaland in Abeokuta and this, many believe is responsible for his exposure to the rich Yoruba culture and tradition.

Yemi’s Educational Background

Yemi Shodimu had his primary and secondary education in Abeokuta where he obtained his first and secondary school certificates respectively.
He later bagged a Bachelor’s degree in Dramatic Arts in Obafemi Awolowo University and a Master’s degree in Mass Communication at the University of Lagos.

Yemi Shodimu’s Acting Career

Yemi Shodimu began his acting career in 1976, the same year he starred in television Series Village Headmaster.

It was a popular movie that was a household name in Nigeria at the time.

He also starred in a hit Yoruba movie “Ajani in Eleku”,