Ibrahim Yekini
Ibrahim Yekini | |
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| Awards | 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards |
Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele,[2] is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker.[3] He won the award for the Best Actor in a Lead Role at the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Lucifer.
Filmography
[edit]- Kesari (2018)[4]
- Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020)
- King of Thieves (2022)
- JBO (Jaguda Baba Ole) (2023)[5]
- A Tribe Called Judah (2023)[6]
- Dolapo Douglas (2024)[7]
- Jagun Jagun (2023)[8]
- Lisabi (2024)[9]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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| 2019 | City People Entertainment Awards | Producer of the Year | Kesari (2018 film) | Won | [10] |
| Best movie of the Year | Won | ||||
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role | Won | |||
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba) | Lucifer | Won | [11] |
| 2024 | Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Jagun Jagun | Nominated | [12] |
References
[edit]- ^ "My profession has brought me many opportunities —Itele d' Icon". Tribune Online. 18 March 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Fasan, Yewande (2025-01-17). "Mo Bimpe lauds Ibrahim Yekini 'Itele' over role in Lisabi movie". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ Babalola, Seyi (2024-11-25). "Actor, Ibrahim Yekini 'Itele' reacts to backlash over support for Wizkid". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "Nollywood Actor Ibrahim Yekini clocks 44". Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "Movie Review: JBO (Jaguda Baba Ole): Conflicting interpretation of good, evil". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "MOVIE REVIEW: 'A Tribe Called Judah': Funke Akindele's masterpiece of drama with comedy". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "MOVIE REVIEW: Dolapo Douglas: Great lead actors, interesting premise, disappointing end". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ Ige, Tofarati (2023-08-18). "Itele speaks on similarities with 'Jagun Jagun' character". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "Lateef Adedimeji's two-part epic film Lisabi set to debut on Netflix (PHOTOS)". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Ibrahim Yekini reaches for new heights with 'Kesari: The King'". Pulse Nigeria. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (12 December 2020). "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Itodo, Sunny Green (12 May 2024). "2024 AMVCA: Full list of winners". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 21 April 2025.