Yinka Quadri (born 1959) is a Nigerian thespian and Yoruba film actor.
Early life and education: Yinka, a descent of Igbomina-Owomeje, Kwara State, was born into a middle-class family in September 1959 in Lagos Island, Lagos State. He completed his primary school education and secondary school education at St. Catholic School, Idumagbo, Lagos and Christ High School, Ebute Elefun, Lagos respectively.
Alaba Olatunde, Yinka Quadri, Others at Fathia Balogun’s Uk Birthday
Career
Yinka’s acting career started in 1976 when he and Taiwo Olayinka along with a group of friends formed a drama group called Afopina Theatre Group after dropping out of school. He has starred in over 90 Yoruba films since his debut television series titled Agbodorogun.
On April 27, 2014, Yinka launched his biography Yinka Quadri: Scent of a Legend and simultaneously celebrated his 36 years in the Nigerian film industry
The actor who is genuinely passionate about his career revealed in an interview that in 1986, he sold a 504 car to produce a home video titled ‘Ojiji’ with Prince Jide Kosoko.
Yinka Quadri’s Daughter Wedding
Yinka Quadri has produced, written and featured in several nollywood movies over the years but was smart enough to keep his family out of the limelight though one of his sons has already ventured into the yoruba movie industry.
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