Diana Yekinni

Biography

Diana Yekinni is a British-Nigerian actress and writer raised in Peckham, London. She trained at the BRIT School and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. Her career spans both Nollywood and British productions, with notable roles in Ije, Jenifa’s Diary, Lunch Time Heroes, and Netflix’s Heart of Stone as Clara, Six of Hearts. Diana has also graced the stage in productions like Three Sisters at the National Theatre and The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives at the Arcola Theatre. A versatile performer, she is also a voiceover artist and continues to champion diverse storytelling across media