Alhaji Akanni Olayinka Quadri (born 6 September 1959) is a Nigerian Actor, Film-Maker, Producer and Director, born and raised in Lagos Island, Lagos State, but a native of Oro, Kwara State. He recently starred in a new movie titled Apaadi. He is installed as the Agba Akin of Oro Kingdom. He is the President & Co-Founder of a Theatre Art Group called (Odunfa Caucus) which office is Situated in Ebute-Meta, Lagos State.
Yinka’s acting career started in 1976 when he and Taiwo Olayinka along with a group of friends formed a drama group called Afopina Theatre Group after dropping out of school. He has starred in over 90 Yoruba films since his debut television series titled Agbodorogun. On April 27, 2014, Yinka launched his biography Yinka Quadri: Scent of a Legend and simultaneously celebrated his 36 years in the Nigerian film industry.
Today the veteran actor as taken to his social media page to celebrates his birthday today September 6 that make him clock 62 years old.
In the caption on his Instagram page he wrote;
+1🙏🙏🙏 There’s no other way to say I am grateful for life. Many are in the Great beyond and oblivious in the passage of time. I desire to live long to put a smiles on people’s face. Everything has been orchestrated to favour me in this new year. I wish myself a glorious #birthday
See his post below;
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