In this post, platinumtimes.ng chronicles the biography, education, lifestyle, career, movies of Ibrahim Yekini.
Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as “Itele D’icon, is a Nigerian actor, screenwriter, producer, and director best known for his roles in the films Kesari, Oba Bi Olorun and Romeo.
Profile Summary
Name: Ibrahim Yekini Bakare
Stage name: Itele D’icon
Date of Birth: 1st January, 1980
State of Origin: Oun State, Nigeria
Religion: Islam
Marital status: Married
Career: Actor
Early Life
Itele D’icon was born on January 1st 1980 in Bariga, Lagos but hails from Lafenwa, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Education
He grew up in Northern Nigeria where he schooled at Zawaye Primary School and the Ahmadiyah Secondary School where he obtained his West African Senior School Certificate.
He holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) from the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta.
Career
Ibrahim Yekini Bakare entered the Nigerian film industry in 1998 through the Folorunsho Adejobi theatrical troupe.
In 2000, he featured in Dapo Tori Ti E,” and displayed the character of a Criminal.
In 2005, he made his debut in the movie “Oro Abere,” directed by renowned filmmaker Tunde Kelani.
He has acted in films such as 77 Bullets Ghetto:The Saga, Netflix movie Jagun Jagun and many more.
He has so far established himself in the industry and has produced movies like Kesari, Lucifer, Ewu Ori,” “Adebimpe Omo Oba,” and “Kokoro Oju.”, Father Abraham, The Return of Kesari, President Kuti, Gbakadara, Baba Omo, Zino, Aworan and more.
Personal life
Itele over the years have established a successful career in Nollywood and is well known for his versatility in different genres of movies, including drama, action, and comedy.
He is a Muslim and is married to Olayiwola Aminat Omowunmi and they both have children together.
Net Worth
He has a net worth of about $400,000.
Awards
- Best Movie for ‘Kesari’ at the City People’s Awards, 2019.
- Best Producer at the City People Awards in 2019.
- Best Actor at the BON Awards, 2019.
- Best Actor at the BON Awards, 2020.
- Best Producer and Director at the Emperor Awards, 2021.