Iyaloja
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Yemi Shodimu is a seasoned Nigerian actor, filmmaker, broadcaster, and cultural advocate celebrated for his work in Yoruba-language cinema. He gained widespread recognition for...
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Director
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Nigeria
Born
Jan 29, 1960 (66)
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Iyaloja (2026)
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₦117,596,100
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Yemi Shodimu is a seasoned Nigerian actor, filmmaker, broadcaster, and cultural advocate celebrated for his work in Yoruba-language cinema. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the classic Nigerian film Oleku, directed by Tunde Kelani. A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University and the University of Lagos, Shodimu’s extensive career spans decades, contributing significantly to the growth of Nollywood and Yoruba cultural preservation. He has also hosted TV programs and remains active in the Nigerian media and performing arts scene. His legacy is marked by a commitment to storytelling, cultural heritage, and mentorship in the entertainment industry.
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Jan 29, 1960
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66 years old
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Abeokuta, Nigeria
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Tina Mba
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2 shared titles
Iyaloja • Family Brouhaha
Wale Ojo
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2 shared titles
Iyaloja • Family Brouhaha
Adekanla Aderinola Desalu
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1 shared title
Family Brouhaha
Aderonke Onuoha
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1 shared title
Family Brouhaha
Asurf Amuwa Oluseyi
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1 shared title
Iyaloja
Charles Okocha
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1 shared title
Family Brouhaha
Chris Odeh
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1 shared title
Iyaloja
Ejiro Rhozary Onojaife
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Family Brouhaha
Apr 11, 2025
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Family Brouhaha follows a troubled family torn apart by childhood trauma and the toxic pursuit of inheritance. As a weary mother watches her children lose sight of love and duty, a devastating twist threatens to either shatter them forever—or force them to finally face their buried pain.
May 29, 2026
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The film centers on the competitive, often treacherous quest for the prestigious title of Iyaloja in the Isale-Eko market