Ibrahim Yekini

Ibrahim Yekini
Born	Bariga [1]
Other names	Itele Itele D icon
Awards	2020 Best of Nollywood Awards

Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele, ^[2] is a Nigerian actor and filmmaker. ^[3] He won the award for the Best Actor in a Lead Role at the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Lucifer.

Filmography

• Kesari (2018) ^[4]
• Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020)
• King of Thieves (2022)
• JBO (Jaguda Baba Ole) (2023) ^[5]
• A Tribe Called Judah (2023) ^[6]
• Dolapo Douglas (2024) ^[7]
• Jagun Jagun (2023) ^[8]
• Lisabi (2024) ^[9]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Film	Result	Ref
2019	City People Entertainment Awards	Producer of the Year	Kesari (2018 film)	Won	[10]
		Best movie of the Year		Won
	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actor in a Lead Role		Won
2020	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba)	Lucifer	Won	[11]
2024	Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards	Best Supporting Actor	Jagun Jagun	Nominated	[12]

References

1. "My profession has brought me many opportunities —Itele d' Icon". Tribune Online. 18 March 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
2. Fasan, Yewande (2025-01-17). "Mo Bimpe lauds Ibrahim Yekini 'Itele' over role in Lisabi movie". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
3. Babalola, Seyi (2024-11-25). "Actor, Ibrahim Yekini 'Itele' reacts to backlash over support for Wizkid". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
4. "Nollywood Actor Ibrahim Yekini clocks 44" . Retrieved 2025-04-21.
5. "Movie Review: JBO (Jaguda Baba Ole): Conflicting interpretation of good, evil". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
6. "MOVIE REVIEW: 'A Tribe Called Judah': Funke Akindele's masterpiece of drama with comedy". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
7. "MOVIE REVIEW: Dolapo Douglas: Great lead actors, interesting premise, disappointing end". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
8. Ige, Tofarati (2023-08-18). "Itele speaks on similarities with 'Jagun Jagun' character". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
9. "Lateef Adedimeji's two-part epic film Lisabi set to debut on Netflix (PHOTOS)". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
10. "Ibrahim Yekini reaches for new heights with 'Kesari: The King'". Pulse Nigeria. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
11. Okogba, Emmanuel (12 December 2020). "Behold hot steppers and winners at BON awards 2020". Vanguard News. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
12. Itodo, Sunny Green (12 May 2024). "2024 AMVCA: Full list of winners". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 21 April 2025.

External links

• IMDb