The talented veteran yoruba actor, Yinka Quadri has taken to his social media platform, to shower praises on his beloved friend, actor Hassan Ogogo. This amazing actor, Yinka Quadri revealed that Ogogo is a true friend, and he can do anything to make him happy.
Yinka Quadri full name is Ganiu Akani Olayinka Quadri, he is a movie producer, director and a motivational speaker. Yinka Quadri was born on September 6th in 1959 in Lagos Island, Lagos State. However, his hometown is Oro in Kwara state, Nigeria. Yinka Quadri attended St. Catholic school in Idumago in Lagos State for his primary education. And for his secondary education, he attended Christ High school in Ebute-Elefun in Lagos State. However this veteran actor couldn’t complete his education and decided to start a business. Yinka Quadri was also trained as a dramatist and performing artist. He also obtained the certificate of professionalism in theatre art. This amazing veteran actor was born into a polygamous family, his father was a wealthy man who had 22 children. Yinka Quadri lost his father in the year 1994.
This veteran actor, Yinka Quadri started his acting career in the year 1976 when he dropped out of secondary school. He was so passionate about his acting career that he has to sell his 504 car to produce a home video titled Ojiji. Yinka Quadri produced that movie with Prince Jide Kosoko, who is also another veteran yoruba actor. Olayinka Quadri and Taiwo Hassan Ogogo alongside his other friends formed a drama group called Afopina theatre group. He also started a tv series back then, he has stared in more than 130 Yoruba movies and several tv series. Some of his popular works include Asiri Owo, Igberaga, Afefe Ife, Aje Meta, Owu Alatakun, Kadarami among others. Yinka Quadri has won numerous awards and nominations to his name. He is one of the most respected actors we have in the entertainment industry. His friend, veteran actor, Hassan Ogogo is one of the most loved actors we have in the movie industry.
This veteran actor, Yinka Quadri has been happily married for years now. His marriage is blessed with 5 children. Among Yinka Quadri’s children, one of his sons has ventured into yoruba movie industry. He is Yinka Quadri’s second son and his right hand man, because he is always on set with his father. Olayinka Quadri was also honoured with a traditional title of Agba Akin of Oro Kingdom. According to this veteran actor, he would have been a Tennis player, if he is not an actor. When he was growing up on Lagos Island, he was recognized as the unbeatable table tennis champion. Yinka Quadri and his friend, Hassan Ogogo has been friends for years.
