In the past, specifically in the Yoruba industry in the late 1990s and early 2000s, there were young kid performers that gave their all in the business despite being quite young at the time. Many Nigerians, especially fans of Yoruba movies, adored these young performers for the way they flawlessly performed their roles.
Recent times have seen the development of these youthful performers into attractive men and women who are still heavily involved in the Nollywood industry. Here are 5 of these Yoruba young performers that starred in thrilling films as children;
1. Jamiu Olabankewin;
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Jamiu Olabankewin popularly known as “Tinuomi” is one of the kid Yoruba actors who has grown into a handsome man. The popular kid actor came into the industry through his late father, Fasasi Olabankewin popularly known as “Danguro”
Jamiu and his late father, Danguro made serious waves in the Yoruba industry in the early 20s with movies like “Osa Eleye”, 100 Years, 1000 boys and many other movies in which they both acted together. After the death of his father, Jamiu Olabankewin took a break from acting but the then kid actor who has now grown up is back in the movie industry and doing his thing.
Samuel Olasehinde
Popular kid actor, Samuel Olasehinde who also came into the industry through his father, Kayode Olasehinde popularly known as Pa Ajirebi has been in the Nollywood industry since the early 20s
The young actor is known for his stubborn roles and making jest of people in movies. The young child of then has now grown up to become a handsome man and also becoming a lawyer. Samuel Olasehinde is still very much active in the Nollywood industry.
Kabirat Kafidipe
Kabirat Kafidipe popularly known for her roles as Araparegangan is another popular Yoruba actor who started as a kid actor. The beautiful young actor made fame for her role as Araparegangan in the popular classical movie “Saworoide” which still gets recognition to date
Azeez Ijaduade
Popular Young actor, Azeez Ijaduade is the son of popular Yoruba veteran, Waheed Ijaduade who started his acting career at a very young age
Azeez Ijaduade has now grown up into a very handsome man, continues acting movies and has now become a director and a producer of Yoruba movies. Azeez Ijaduade is one of these kid actors who has been very successful in the industry.
Opemipo Bamgbopa
Beautiful kid actress, Opemipo Bamgbopa who has now become a very beautiful woman started her career at a very young age coming through her mother who was also a thespian
Opemipo became known for her role in Maradona where she acted as a young wife to Taiwo Hassan popularly known as Ogogo. She was also featured in the movie titled Bororo. Opemipo of those years has now become a very beautiful woman and she has returned to the industry after education.