Sweet 16
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
—
Box Office
₦2,710,000
Talent SpotlightActorNigeria
Yemi Solade
Sweet 16 • Ajosepo 2: The Gathering
Yemi Solade is a renowned Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and cultural icon known for his roles in Nollywood and Yoruba-language films. With a background in theatre arts and a...
Known For
Actor • Director
Country
Nigeria
Born
Jan 31, 1960 (66)
Latest Credit
Sweet 16 (2026)
Box Office
₦1,196,612,254
Overview
Biography
Yemi Solade is a renowned Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and cultural icon known for his roles in Nollywood and Yoruba-language films. With a background in theatre arts and a career spanning decades, Solade has earned acclaim for his powerful performances and deep engagement with the cultural narratives of Nigeria. He began his acting journey on stage before transitioning to television and film, featuring in critically acclaimed productions like Madam Dearest and Voiceless Scream. Beyond acting, Solade is also a lecturer and vocal advocate for artistic integrity in Nigerian cinema, using his platform to support the growth of the local film industry.
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At a glance
Birth Date
Jan 31, 1960
Age
66 years old
Country
Nigeria
Primary Craft
Actor
Known For
Actor • Director
Popularity
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Awards
0 wins, 0 nominations
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Filmography
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20 credits
2.8 average rating
₦1,196,612,254
Ajosepo 2: The Gathering
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
2.8
Box Office
₦175,532,419
Efunroye (The Unicorn)
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
2.3
Box Office
₦109,071,950
Eleko (Oba Esugbayi)
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2026
Rating
—
Box Office
₦47,083,632
Agesinkole King of Thieves 2
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
1.9
Box Office
₦425,014,100
Her Excellency
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
3.5
Box Office
₦125,141,675
Imisi
MovieActing
Year
2024
Rating
—
Box Office
—
Move Like A Boss
MovieActing
Year
2024
Rating
—
Box Office
—
Ajosepo
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2024
Rating
3.5
Box Office
₦257,254,189
Ijogbon
MovieActing
Year
2023
Rating
—
Box Office
—
In Bed with the Pedros
MovieActing
Year
2023
Rating
—
Box Office
—
The Trade
MovieActing • Shotunbo
Year
2023
Rating
—
Box Office
—
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35
Repeat collaborators
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Gabriel Afolayan · 2015–2026
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Femi Adebayo Salami
Actor
Frequent collaborator2023–2026
5 shared titles
Efunroye (The Unicorn) • Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) • Agesinkole King of Thieves 2
Mercy Aigbe
Actress
Frequent collaborator2023–2026
5 shared titles
Sweet 16 • Ajosepo 2: The Gathering • Efunroye (The Unicorn)
Odunlade Jonathan Adekola
Actor
Frequent collaborator2025–2026
5 shared titles
Ajosepo 2: The Gathering • Efunroye (The Unicorn) • Eleko (Oba Esugbayi)
Timini Egbuson
Actor
Frequent collaborator2019–2026
4 shared titles
Ajosepo 2: The Gathering • Ajosepo • Dinner at My Place
David Babafemi Mauton Osunkoya
Actor
Frequent collaborator2023–2026
4 shared titles
Kiriji (The Ekiti–Parapo War) • Efunroye (The Unicorn) • Eleko (Oba Esugbayi)
Gabriel Afolayan
Actor
Frequent collaborator2015–2026
3 shared titles
Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) • Agesinkole King of Thieves 2 • Ode Iku
Aisha Lawal
Actress
Frequent collaborator2015–2025
3 shared titles
Her Excellency • Alakiti • Ode Iku
Samuel Animashaun Perry
Actor
Frequent collaborator2019–2026
3 shared titles
Sweet 16 • Eleko (Oba Esugbayi) • Elevator Baby
Collaboration Over Time
2026
Sweet 16
With Mercy Aigbe, Samuel Animashaun Perry
2026
Ajosepo 2: The Gathering
With Timini Egbuson, Bolaji Ogunmola, Ronke Oshodi Oke
2026
Efunroye (The Unicorn)
With Faithia Williams Balogun, Odunlade Jonathan Adekola, Ibrahim Yekini
2026
Eleko (Oba Esugbayi)
With Jide Kosoko, David Babafemi Mauton Osunkoya, Olarotimi Michael Fakunle
2025
Agesinkole King of Thieves 2
With Femi Adebayo Salami, Gabriel Afolayan, Odunlade Jonathan Adekola
2025
Her Excellency
With Jide Kosoko, Femi Adebayo Salami, Odunlade Jonathan Adekola
Signature Titles
Sweet 16 · Featured creditAjosepo 2: The Gathering · Featured creditEfunroye (The Unicorn) · Signature creditEleko (Oba Esugbayi) · Signature creditAgesinkole King of Thieves 2 · Box-office leader