Despite not being of Yoruba origin, the Yoruba film industry can boast of several fantastic actors.
5 Popular Yoruba Actors You Didn’t Know Are Not Originally Yoruba.
Some rose to popularity in the Yoruba film industry, while others began their careers in English films before moving into the Yoruba sector, acting in both Yoruba and English films.
These are non-tribal performers that are thriving because they have been in the industry for a long time and have garnered accolades for their outstanding work as they speak impeccable Yoruba language.
To let you know who they are, here are 5 POPULAR YORUBA ACTORS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ARE NOT ORIGINALLY YORUBA.
- FATHIA WILLIAMS
Fathia Williams is Urhobo. In the Yoruba film business, she is a versatile actor. Because of her previous name, Balogun, many people mistakenly believe she is Yoruba.
In February 1969, she was born in Ukwara, a Delta State waterside local government area in southern Nigeria.
- TOYIN ABRAHAM
Many people believe that this star was born in Ibadan because she grew up there. She is however from Edo.
Toyin is a Yoruba actress who was born in Auchi, Edo State and rose to prominence in the Yoruba film industry.
- KEVIN IKEDUBA
Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba is a Nigerian actor who won the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards for Best Crossover Actor in 2014.
The actor was actually born in Ebute-Metta, Lagos State, despite being a Delta State native.
- ODIKA ROSE
Nollywood actress Rose Odika is one of the pride of the Yoruba movie industry as she’s a celebrated thespian.
She is from Aniocha North, Nseluku in Delta state, but her love for Yoruba culture and values is unrivalled, having spent over forty years in the Yoruba land.
- MERCY AIGBE
Mercy is a Nigerian actress, director, model, socialite and entrepreneur. Mercy is from Edo state, despite being a well-known figure in the Yoruba movie industry. She is currently one of the most in-demand actors in the industry.
