To become fluent in several tongues, you need both brains and time. The opportunity to communicate with native speakers from other regions and nations is a great perk of studying a foreign tongue. The point of this piece is to clarify the fact that not everyone who appears to be a member of a specific tribe on film is a native speaker of that language. Actors and actresses that focus solely on Yoruba films exist. Not all Yoruba actresses are actually from the Yoruba people. These are the people I will show you in this essay.
1.Williams Fathia
Faithia is a multitalented artist, having worked as an actress, director, filmmaker, and producer. As an actress, she has made a name for herself in Yoruba films. Faithia is a native Yoruba speaker but was born in Delta State, Nigeria. Among her many accolades is 2016’s Best Actress at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
2. Mercy Aigbe
Actress, entrepreneur, and director Mercy Aigbe. She achieved fame thanks to her outstanding performances in Yoruba films. A Yoruba movie personality, she was named City People Entertainment’s 2015 Person of the Year in the Genre. Edo State is the place of origin for Mercy Aigbe.
3. Regina Chinedu Chukwu
Regina was born and raised in Enugu State, where became a successful actress and film producer. She had roles in Yoruba and English-language movies. She speaks Yoruba as well as her native tongue, despite being from Enugu. She likely picked up the language during her formative years in Lagos State. In honor of her work on the City People movie, she was given a special recognition award.
4. Elizabeth Omowunmi Tekovi Da-Silva
Elizabeth, well known by her stage name Liz Da-Silva, is a popular face in Yoruba film. Her family roots lie in Togo. Best Supporting Actress at 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards went to Liz.
5. Doris Simeon
Actress and businesswoman Doris Simeon. She has acted in both Yoruba and Hollywood films. Doris’s origins in Edo State may surprise you since you might assume she’s Yoruba. Doris received the award for Best Actress from the Africa Cinema Academy (Indigenous).
In conclusion, the Yoruba movie industry has welcomed non-Yoruba actresses and has allowed them to showcase their talents. The industry is diverse and continues to evolve, making it open to actors and actresses of different ethnicities. These actresses have shown that talent knows no ethnicity or language and have contributed immensely to the growth and success of the Yoruba movie industry.
6. Toyin Abraham
- Date of Birth:
- 1990-09-05
- Place of Birth:
- Edo State, Nigeria
Toyin Abraham, born Olutoyin Aimakhu is a Nigerian film actress, filmmaker, director and producer.
Aimakhu was born in Auchi, a town in Edo State in southern Nigeria. But spent her early life in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria. She attended St Anne’s School Ibadan for her secondary school education.
She went to Osun State Polytechnic Iree; from 2005 to 2007, where she had her Pre- National Diploma, and Ordinary National Diploma. She obtained a Higher National Diploma Certificate in Marketing from Ibadan Polytechnic. Toyin Abraham has starred in many movies and recently starred in a movie called Black Val.
Career
She began acting in 2003, when Bukky Wright, a Nigerian film actress, visited Ibadan to shoot a movie. Over the years, Toyin Abraham has produced, directed and featured in several Nigerian films, such as Alani Baba Labake and Ebimi ni.
She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba film titled Ebimi ni during the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards alongside Joke Muyiwa, who was nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Yoruba film titled Ayitale. Based on her acting career, Toyin has also been called upon by politicians to campaign for them.
At one of the programs for Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election bid in 2015, the actress said she was prepared to die for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on whose platform Jonathan is contesting.
But she later came out to apologize to her fans for the comments and urged Nigerians not to spill their blood for any politician.
7.Mercy Ebosele
Mercy Ebosele was Born on 25th July,1984 in Oyo State,Nigeria. Mercy Originally Hails from Edo State. Mercy Ebosele is a Yoruba Actress, Television Personality and Producer. She Had her Secondary and Primary Education at the Famous Oba Adeyemi School in Ibadan,Oyo State. Mercy Graduated from the University of Ibadan and Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts.
In July 2003,Mercy Joined the Nigeria Movie Industry and Later Rose to Fame After Starring in a Number of Hit Movies Like Alabela,Soko,Adura and Tibitire. She is Talented and Beautiful.
Mercy Ebosele Only Act in Yoruba Movies and as Well Can Interpret any Kind of Roles giving to her. She has Produced Various Yoruba Films Such Like Adufe,Anike and Febesola. She was Awarded the Best New Actress of the Year and Most Promising Actress at the City People Movie Awards.
8. Lilian Bach (Polish)
Lilian Bola Bach is a Nigerian actress who is predominantly known for her roles in English movies. At some point she decided to shoot a Yoruba movie and a couple of her fans were surprised.
When asked about it, she said; ‘I’m Yoruba, partly Yoruba. My mother is Yoruba and I speak the language very fluently’. The stunning actress is born to a Polish father and a Nigerian mother.
