10 Most Handsome Yoruba Actors Pt1

Nollywood has a lot of incredibly talented and handsome male celebrities who have won over the hearts of countless fans with their stunning looks and charming personalities.

While we are focused on Yoruba actors, Here are our top 10 picks;

1- Yomi Fash

Yomi Fash-Lanso is a Nigerian actor who was born on 7 June 1968 in Ogun State Nigeria, as Oluyomi Fash Lanso.

He earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos.
He acts mostly in Yoruba language films and has more than 100 films to his credit. In 2014, he was nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards for his role in Omo Elemosho, the same year, he got the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Omo Elemosho, from NEA awards which were held in the US.

He has starred in movies such as; Aje metta, Jenifa, Idoti Oju, Opolo
He is a veteran actor and filmmaker who has won several awards for his outstanding performances

He is known for his good looks and unique style. 

2- Ibrahim Chatta

Abiodun Ibrahim Chatta is a well-known Nollywood actor, singer, composer, director, and producer who was born on October 13, 1970.

In Nollywood films, he is known for his troublemaking and rebellious demeanor. Ibrahim Chatta did not finish his education since he had a strong desire to act.

Ibrahim is currently a well-known actor in Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, having won numerous competitive prizes and featured in nominations.

He did not attend college, but he mastered the majority of his skills on set and by self-teaching. Since he was a little child in Bachita, Ibrahim Chatta has had a passion for performing.

Chatta’s goal came true in 1995 when he was 15 years old, and he started to get cast in significant roles in the film business.

Over the years, Chatta gained notoriety for his dedication, persistence, and passion for his work, and his films won over viewers.

He finally gained notoriety in 2012 when he co-starred in the movie Aiyekooto, which was produced by Sharafadeen Olabode and directed by acclaimed film director Adebayo Tijani.

Ibrahim Chatta is also gifted with a beautiful voice, which he has used to create over a hundred soundtracks and excerpts of popular Yoruba songs.

He is a talented actor, producer, and director who has won several awards for his performances. 

3- Bolanle Ninalowo

Bolanle Ninalowo, also known as Nino, (born 7 May 1980) is a Nigerian actor and film producer.

Before Ninalowo's attempt into the Nigerian movie industry, he first worked as an accountant in a bank in the United States of America. Then upon relocating back to Nigeria, he worked with Guaranty Trust Bank. Ninalowo's first attempt into the Nollywood Nigerian movie industry was as a movie producer. He produced his first movie titled Rebirth.

He is the cousin of Rukky Sanda, a Nigerian movie producer and actress. Nino converted from Islam to Christianity after he found a remedy to his troubles in the Bible which he says has become his life manual.
He is a talented actor who has won several awards for his performances

4- Odunlade Adekola

Odunlade Jonathan Adekola is a Nigerian actor, singer, filmmaker, film producer, and film director. He gained popularity and was widely known for his lead role in Ishola Durojaye's 2003 movie, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has acted in many Nollywood movies since then. He is the founder and CEO of the Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP).

Adekola was born and raised in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and he is a native of Otun Ekiti, Ekiti State.

Odunlade Adekola began his acting career in 1996, the same year he joined the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners. He has starred in, scripted, produced, and directed several Nigerian films also known as Nollywood over the years. In April 2014, Adekola won the Africa Movie Academy Award for the best actor of the year.
He is a multi-talented actor and filmmaker who has won several awards for his performances

5- Femi Adebayo

Femi Adebayo Salami is a Nigerian film director, actor, lawyer, producer, and special adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture, and Tourism. He is the son of actor Adebayo Salami.

Adebayo was born on 31 December 1978 in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria. His father, who is actor Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello),[6] hails from Ilorin, Kwara State, in the north-central region of Nigeria.

Adebayo began acting in 1985, the same year he featured in his father's first movie titled Ogun Ajaye.

Adebayo has starred in over 500 Nigerian films, winning four awards as Best Yoruba Actor at the 17th African Film Awards popularly known as Afro Hollywood Awards at the Stratford Town Hall in London. He also won an award in the same category for the Best of Nollywood Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria Awards in 2012.

 Adebayo has a long list of movies to his credit, which includes the Sonto Alapata, Wura Ati Fadaka, Ma Wobadan, and Buga, among others. He is the MD/CEO of J-15 Media Network Nigeria.

In 2022, Femi Adebayo was nominated for Best Actor in A Comedy (AMVCA). He is a versatile actor and producer who has won several awards for his outstanding performances.