Nollywood actress Yetunde Adeyemi, popularly known as Yetibae, has been honored with the Best Actress in Diaspora award at the Golden Stars Awards held in Lekki, Lagos, showcasing her impact in the Nigerian film industry despite being based in North America, Canada.
Yetibae, represented at the award ceremony, expressed her dedication to showcasing Nigerian culture and storytelling through film, with a vision to export authentic African narratives globally and motivate fellow diasporans to follow in her footsteps.
She also announced the upcoming release of her new Yoruba movie, “Dark Path,” set to premiere on the 25th of July in Toronto, Canada. The film, directed by Femi Adebayo and Adebayo Tijani, tells the story of a woman grappling with the loss of her brother while caring for aging parents.
The cast includes notable Nollywood actors such as Aisha Lawal, Bimbo Oshin, Ojopagogo, Jigan Babaoja, Sola Sobowale, Broda Shaggi, and Muyiwa Ademola. Yetibae has produced and starred in several films, including “Ipanilaya,” “Idaji Ona,” “60/40,” “Ofege,” and “Ashiri Gomina.”
The actress highlighted her passion for impactful, high-quality content that resonates with the audience and contributes positively to the film industry.
