Yemi Shodimu was born in Egbaland, Abeokuta in Ogun State, Nigeria on January 29th, 1960.
Yemi Shodimu is 64 years old.
Shodimu spent his early life in Abeokuta at the palace of Alake of Egbaland where he was exposed to the Yoruba culture He holds 2 degrees, BA (Theatre Arts) and Msc.(Mass Communication) from the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, and University of Lagos, UNILAG respectively.
Yoruba actor cum broadcaster, Shodimu started out as a backup singer. He was a backup singer to popular Juju Music Legend, Chief Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi, MFR. He was quite young then. He backed up for Obey in the early 70s. This was before he delved into acting in 1976, when he ran into the cast of the rested Village Headmaster at a rehearsal at the National Theatre, Iganmu Lagos. When he approached the crew, and he was welcomed to join the group.
Today, the Ogun State-born Shodimu has featured in several award-winning films like Oleku, Olewu, Saworode, Agogo Ewo and many others. He is also a former special adviser to ex-Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel.
Shodimu is married and lives in Lagos with his family.
His net worth is not available.
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