Yemi Olatunji Blaq better known as Yemi Blaq is a renowned Nigerian Nollywood actor, songwriter, movie maker, television personality, and model.
In this post, I will share with you his biography; early life, educational background.
As well, I will share with his early career, how he rose to prominence and some of his movies you may want to see.
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Yemi Blaq Early Life
The renowned Nollywood actor was born in the late ’70s to the beautiful family Mr Olatunji Blaq in Lagos State.
Born on 19th May 1978, Yemi is a native of Ondo State. Ondo State is a state in the South Western part of Nigeria.
Being a ‘Lagos Boy,’ Yemi had his elementary, high school, and university education there.
In Lagos State, Yemi obtained his First School Leaving Certificate and West African School Certificate. Thereafter, he bagged a Bachelor’s Degree from the prestigious University of Lagos (Unilag).
Early Career
A young man, go-getter, and goal oriented as he was, Yemi started acting while he was in high school.
In 2005, Yemi finally joined the Nigerian movie industry better-known as Nollywood. He did join this industry when he registered with the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
After joining the movie industry officially in 2005, Yemi rose to fame not long after.
Movies
Altogether, Yemi has featured in over 100 movies since he first featured in his first movie role. These are some of his movies among others;
° Sinking Sands
° The Last 3 Digits
° 11 Days 11 Nights 2
° Sting
° Strive
° Mamush
° Total Control
° Desperate Ambition
° The Good Samaritan 2
° Traumatised
° Lost to Lust
° Without Shame°
° 12 Noon
° Cultural Clash
Yemi Blaq Net Worth
Accordingly Yemi Blaq’s net worth is estimated at $450,000. This, of course, could be linked to the fact that he is among the most popular and influential actors in Nigeria.
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