Yemi Blaq born Folayemi Olatunji is a Nigerian film actor, songwriter and model.[1][2][3][4]
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Yemi Blaq | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | Attended Adeyemi Demonstration Secondary School |
Occupation | Film actor |
Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role, Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards |
Yemi was born to Mr Olatunji Blaq in Ondo State, Nigeria. Yemi Blaq was raised in Lagos where he attended and completed his primary and tertiary education. He attended Adeyemi Demonstration Secondary school in Ondo, Ondo state, and he was the school’s first Head boy. He started acting during his high school days and continued till date.
Yemi Blaq started his professional career in Nollywood in 2005. He had registered with the Actors Guild of Nigeria back then in order to be an actor. His first movie that brought him to limelight was Lost of Lust where he acted alongside Mercy Johnson. After his first movie, he was sought out for in the Nigerian movie industry and has since acted several movies.[5]
Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Refs |
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Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | My Idol (Film) | Won | [6] | |
2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Kiss in a Movie | Obsession | Nominated | [7] |
Golden Movie Awards | Golden Supporting Actor | Nominated | [8] |
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