Yemi Blaq

Yemi Blaq (; born 1974; né Folayemi Olatunji, ) is a Nigerian film actor, songwriter, and model.

Early life and education Yemi was born to Mr and Mrs Francis Olatunji in Ondo State, Nigeria. Yemi Blaq was raised in Ondo town, where he attended and completed his primary and secondary education. He attended the prestigious Saint Joseph's college Ondo and then went to Immaculate Heart comprehensive High School Lagos then to Adeyemi Demonstration Secondary School in Ondo, Ondo state, and he was the school’s first Head boy. He started acting during his primary school days and continued till date.

Personal life and family Remi Ibinola is Blaq's wife. Remi is remarked as an excellent storyteller and writer who has contributed to various Nollywood films featuring her husband. His wife, according to Yemi, "is the best writer in Nollywood".

Blaq and his wife met on the set of the Nollywood film Growing Up. It is not clearly stated when their paths crossed, but one thing eventually resulted in another, and they married in 2008, their 14th year together. Their son is the result of their marriage. Kay, as he is fondly known, was born on October 5, 2007, and is now sixteen years old.

Career Yemi Blaq started his professional career in Nollywood in 2005. He had registered with the Actors Guild of Nigeria back then in order to be an actor. The first movie that brought him to the limelight was Lost of Lust where he acted alongside Mercy Johnson. After his first movie, he was sought out in the Nigerian movie industry and has since acted in several movies.

Filmography

The Good Samaritan 2 (2004) Without Shame (2005) Lost to Lust (2005) 11 Days 11 Nights 2 (2005) as Charles Traumatised (2006) as Kevin Total Control (2006) as Michael Sting (2006) Mamush (2006) Desperate Ambition (2006) Letters to a Stranger (2007) Sinking Sands (2011) as Dr. Zack Matthew The Search (2012) as Kunle Strive (2013) President for a Day (2014) The Last 3 Digits (2015) as Marvin It's About Your Husband (2016) as Mr. Essien Obsession (2017) as Bayo Davis Purgatory (2018) as Chief Priest Cultural Clash (2019) 12 Noon (completed) Shadow Parties (2020) as Owuteru Tari's Quest (2021) as Desmond Boycott (2022) as Ola The Marriage Fixer (2022) as Raymond Tokumbo Adire (2023) as Captain House of Ga'a (2024) as Aare Ona Kankanfo

Awards YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRefsAfrica Magic Viewer's Choice AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role My Idol (Film) 2018Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Kiss in a Movie Obsession Golden Movie AwardsGolden Supporting Actor