Yemi Blaq facts for kids

Yemi Blaq is a famous Nigerian film actor, songwriter, and model. He was born in 1978 and his real name is Folayemi Olatunji.

Who is Yemi Blaq?

Yemi Blaq was born in Ondo State, Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos, where he went to school. He attended Adeyemi Demonstration Secondary School in Ondo. He was even the first Head Boy of his school! Yemi started acting when he was in high school and has continued acting ever since.

Yemi Blaq's Family Life

Yemi Blaq is married to Remi Ibinola. Remi is a very talented writer and storyteller. She has helped create many Nollywood films that feature her husband. Yemi even says she is the best writer in Nollywood!

Yemi and Remi met while working on a Nollywood movie called Growing Up. They got married in 2008. They have a son named Kay, who was born on October 5, 2007.

Yemi Blaq's Acting Career

Yemi Blaq began his professional acting journey in Nollywood in 2005. He joined the Actors Guild of Nigeria to become an actor. After his very first movie, people in the Nigerian film industry noticed him. Since then, he has acted in many different films.

Movies Yemi Blaq Has Been In

Yemi Blaq has acted in many movies. Here are some of them:

• The Good Samaritan 2 (2004)
• Without Shame (2005)
• 11 Days 11 Nights 2 (2005)
• Traumatised (2006)
• Total Control (2006)
• Sting (2006)
• Mamush (2006)
• Desperate Ambition (2006)
• Sinking Sands (2011)
• The Search (2012)
• Strive (2013)
• President for a Day (2014)
• The Last 3 Digits (2015)
• It's About Your Husband (2016)
• Obsession (2017)
• Purgatory (2018)
• Cultural Clash (2019)
• 12 Noon (completed)
• Shadow Parties (2020)
• Tari's Quest (2021)
• Boycott (2022)
• The Marriage Fixer (2022)
• Adire (2023)
• House of Ga'a (2024)

Awards and Recognition

Yemi Blaq has received awards for his acting.

• He won the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for his role in the film My Idol.
• In 2018, he was nominated for Best Kiss in a Movie at the Best of Nollywood Awards for Obsession.
• Also in 2018, he was nominated for Golden Supporting Actor at the Golden Movie Awards.