Adeoye Adeyemi Elesho

Biography

Adeoye Adeyemi Elesho, widely known as Yemi Elesho, is a Nigerian comedian, actor, content creator, and event host with a strong presence on social media. He is the son of veteran Yoruba film actor Adewale Adeoye, popularly called Elesho. Yemi’s interest in entertainment began early, forming an acting group in secondary school and staging plays that helped build his confidence on stage. Despite not meeting his father until his teenage years, he pursued his passion for performance. Neighbours first encouraged him to develop his comedic talent, and he later honed his craft by anchoring events and creating skits that resonated with audiences across Nigeria. He studied Theatre Arts at university, choosing his creative path over his father’s initial wish for him to study law. On platforms like Instagram, Yemi has grown a large following and become known for his engaging Yoruba-language comedy content.