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.
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Born | Akanni Olayinka Quadri (1959-09-06) 6 September 1959 (age 63) Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria[1] |
Nationality | Nigerian |
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Years active | 1976–present |
Known for | Kura Matete |
Yinka, a descent of Igbomina-Owomeje, Kwara State, was born into a middle-class family in September 1959 in Lagos Island, Lagos State.[1]
He completed his primary school education and secondary school education at St. Catholic School, Idumagbo, Lagos and Christ High School, Ebute Elefun, Lagos respectively.
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]
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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 |
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