Nollywood Actor Ibrahim Yekini (Itele d’icon) is an award-winning Nollywood actor, writer, producer, and director. He was born on the 1st of January, 1980. He hails from Lafenwa, Abeokuta, Ogun State. He is known for writing, producing, and directing the Yoruba hit movie: “The Return of Kesari” in 2019.
Ibrahim Yekini started his acting career in Iju Ishaga, Lagos State when he enrolled for an apprenticeship with the Folorunsho Adejobi theatre group in 1998.
In 2000, Ibrahim Yekini featured in his first Nollywood movie titled: “Dapo Tori Ti E”, he featured as a criminal in the movie. His first movie production was titled: “Itele”, got his nickname from the movie title.
His second production was “Ekun Meta” directed by Don Richard, he learned his directorial skill from him. The two have done a lot of productions together. This movie brought him to the limelight.
In 2019, he wrote, produced, and directed the Yoruba blockbuster “Return Of Kesari” alongside the renowned director Tope Adebayo.
In an Instagram post share by one of his junior colleague named Ariyo Oluwakemisola, she congratulate him on his new car.
In her caption she wrote;
Ja won laya 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 My Popcy don add another one to his garage congratulations mentor it won’t be the last and it’s won’t be your coffin (Amin) @iteledicon01 🙅🙅🙅🙅
