Ibrahim Yekini

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Born (1980-01-01) January 1, 1980 (age 44)
Bariga, Lagos
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Occupation
  • Actor
  • film director
  • producer

Ibrahim Yekini (born January 1, 1980)[1], is a Nigerian actor, film director, and movie producer. He is popularly known as "Itele D’icon".[2][3]

Early Life

He was born in Bariga, Lagos and he had his primary and secondary education in Kano State, Nigeria.[4]

Career

Yekini began acting in 2000 and produced his first movie in 2004.[5] He has been featured in films such as 77 Bullets]], Omo Ghetto:The Saga, Netflix movie Jagun Jagun and many more.[6] He produced Kesari[7] and Lucifer. He won Best Actor at the 2019 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Return of Kesari.[8][9]

References

  1. Tosin, Alamu (2022-07-03). "Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D Icon) Biography, Net Worth, Wife, State, Movies, Family » NGNews247". NGNews247. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  2. "Ibrahim Yekini's "Kesari The King" release date announced - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  3. Reporter, Our (2023-03-18). "My profession has brought me many opportunities —Itele d' Icon". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  4. Sadiq, Mobola (2021-06-13). "I once worked as bricklayer to buy filmmaking equipment —Itele d Icon". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  5. Sadiq, Mobola (2021-06-13). "I once worked as bricklayer to buy filmmaking equipment —Itele d Icon". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  6. "Ibrahim Yekini | Actor, Director, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  7. Reporter, Our (2019-07-06). "Why I dumped boxing for acting —Actor Itele". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  8. Nigeria, Guardian (2019-12-21). "Best Of Nollywood Lights Up Kano". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  9. "Ibrahim Yekini beats Lateef Adedimeji, others to best actor award - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-08-26.

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