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The Yoruba film industry has welcomed actors from various ethnic backgrounds, who have made significant contributions to its growth.
Here are 12 notable non-Yoruba actors who have excelled in the industry:
- Toyin Abraham (Edo state) – Born Olutoyin Aimakhu, she is a talented actress, producer, and director who has starred in numerous Yoruba films, including “Ebimi ni” and “Alani Baba Labake”.
- Kelvin Ikeduba (Delta state) – A seasoned actor who debuted in 2000, he won the award for Best Cross Over Actor at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards in 2014 and has appeared in films like “Omo Ghetto” and “Gbomo Gbomo Express”.
- Clarion Chukwurah (Anambra state) – A veteran actress known for her impressive role interpretations in both English and Yoruba movies, including “The Wedding Party” and “Okafor’s Law”.
- Regina Chukwu (Enugu state) – A talented actress who speaks Yoruba fluently and has become a household name in the industry, starring in films like “Idaro” and “Eko”.
- Ibrahim Chattah (Nupe) – A seasoned entertainer who has made a significant impact in the Yoruba film industry, appearing in films like “Ojuju” and “Kpians”.
- Faithia Williams (Delta state) – A veteran actress and producer who has been active in the industry since 2000, starring in films like “Ishanna” and “Omo Iya Meta”.
- Doris Simeon (Edo state) – A talented actress who has starred in both English and Yoruba movies, including “Oga Abuja” and “Eti Keta”.
- Rose Odika (Delta state) – An experienced actress who joined the industry in 1989 and has served as the governor of the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria in Oyo state.
- Rykardo Agbor (Cross River state) – An actor who debuted in the Yoruba industry with the movie “Tokotaya” and has since become a regular face in films like “Ojuju” and “Gbomo Gbomo Express”.
- Liz DaSilva (Togolese descent) – An actress of Togolese descent who has been nominated for several awards, including the City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba) for her role in “Ojuju”.
- Mercy Ebosele (Edo state) – A talented actress who has become a household name in the Yoruba film industry, starring in films like “Eti Keta” and “Oga Abuja”.
- Mercy Aigbe (Edo state) – A popular actress and producer who has starred in numerous Yoruba films, including “Okafor’s Law” and “Gbomo Gbomo Express”.
