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'''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.
'''Alhaji Akanni Olayinka Quadri''' {{IPAc-en||audio=Yo-Alhaji Akanni Olayinka Quadri.ogg}}(born 6 September 1959) is a Nigerian actor, film maker, Producer and Director, born and raised in Lagos Island, Lagos State, but is 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==
==Early life and education==
Yinka, a descent of Igbomina-Owomeje, [[Kwara State]], was born into a middle-class family in September 1959 in [[Lagos Island]], [[Lagos State]].<ref name="bukolabakare"/>
Yinka, a descent of Igbomina-, [[Kwara State]], was born into a middle-class family in September 1959 in [[Lagos Island]], [[Lagos State]].<ref name="bukolabakare"/>


== Education ==
== Education ==
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==Career==
==Career==
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.<ref name="watch">{{cite news|url=http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/dropped-school-yinka-quadri/|title=Why I dropped out of school – Yinka Quadri|work=Newswatch Times|last=Alabi|first=Ajibade|date=10 May 2014|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref> He has starred in over 90 Yoruba films since his debut television series titled ''Agbodorogun''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.persecondnews.com/index.php/sport/item/994-yinka-quadri-what-people-dont-know-about-me-and-ogogo|title=Yinka Quadri: What people don’t know about me and Ogogo|work=Per Second News|date=29 April 2014|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref> On April 27, 2014, Yinka launched his biography ''Yinka Quadri: Scent of a Legend'' and simultaneously celebrated his 36 years in the [[Nollywood (term)|Nigerian film industry]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://encomium.ng/encomiums-as-yinka-quadri-launches-biography-celebrates-36-years-on-stage/|title=ENCOMIUMS, AS YINKA QUADRI LAUNCHES BIOGRAPHY, CELEBRATES 36 YEARS ON STAGE|work=Ecomium Magazine|date=12 May 2014|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref>
Yinka's (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.<ref name="watch">{{cite news|url=http://www.mynewswatchtimesng.com/dropped-school-yinka-quadri/|title=Why I dropped out of school – Yinka Quadri|work=Newswatch Times|last=Alabi|first=Ajibade|date=10 May 2014|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref> He has starred in over 90 Yoruba films since his debut television series titled ''Agbodorogun''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.persecondnews.com/index.php/sport/item/994-yinka-quadri-what-people-dont-know-about-me-and-ogogo|title=Yinka Quadri: What people don’t know about me and Ogogo|work=Per Second News|date=29 April 2014|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref> On April 27, 2014, Yinka launched his biography ''Yinka Quadri: Scent of a Legend'' and simultaneously celebrated his 36 years in the [[Nollywood (term)|Nigerian film industry]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://encomium.ng/encomiums-as-yinka-quadri-launches-biography-celebrates-36-years-on-stage/|title=ENCOMIUMS, AS YINKA QUADRI LAUNCHES BIOGRAPHY, CELEBRATES 36 YEARS ON STAGE|work=Ecomium Magazine|date=12 May 2014|access-date=4 February 2016}}</ref>


==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==
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*''[[Shola Arikusa (film)|Shola Arikusa]]''
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==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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Latest revision as of 19:13, 21 June 2024

Yinka Quadri
Born
Akanni Olayinka Quadri

(1959-09-06) 6 September 1959 (age 65)
Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria[1]
NationalityNigerian
Occupations
Years active1976–present
Known forKura 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 is 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

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Yinka, a descent of Igbomina-, Kwara State, was born into a middle-class family in September 1959 in Lagos Island, Lagos State.[1]

Education

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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

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Yinka's (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

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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

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Year Award ceremony Prize Result
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

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References

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  1. ^ a b BUKOLA BAKARE. "Nnebue produced 27 Yoruba films before Living in Bondage - nigeriafilms.com". nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  2. ^ Alabi, Ajibade (10 May 2014). "Why I dropped out of school – Yinka Quadri". Newswatch Times. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  3. ^ "Yinka Quadri: What people don't know about me and Ogogo". Per Second News. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  4. ^ "ENCOMIUMS, AS YINKA QUADRI LAUNCHES BIOGRAPHY, CELEBRATES 36 YEARS ON STAGE". Ecomium Magazine. 12 May 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.
  6. ^ "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.
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