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Despite not being of Yoruba ethnicity, the Yoruba movie industry boasts remarkable actors. Some rose to fame within the Yoruba film industry, while others initially featured in English movies before transitioning to the Yoruba industry, showcasing their talent in both Yoruba and English movies.

In this article, we will look at 6 actors who are not Yoruba ethnically but have made a noticeable impact in the Yoruba movie industry.

Toyin Abraham
Toyin Abraham, often mistaken for being born in Ibadan because she grew up there, is actually from Edo. Toyin Abraham was born in Auchi, she has successfully made her mark in the limelight of the Yoruba movie industry.

Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe is a Nigerian actress, fashionista, director, and businesswoman. Although a very popular face in the industry, Mercy Aigbe is from Edo state.

Ricardo Agbor
Rykardo Agbor, known for his breakthrough role in the Yoruba film "Toko Taya," hails from Delta State. Before joining the Nollywood movie industry in 1992, Rykardo worked as a model. His acting journey commenced with his first role in the movie titled "Visa to Hell."

Fathia Williams (Fathia Balogun)
Fathia Williams born in February 1969 hails from the Urhobo ethnic group and has proven to be a versatile actor in the Yoruba movie industry. Despite her former name (Balogun) leading many to believe she is Yoruba, she is from the waterside local government area of Delta State in southern Nigeria.

Kelvin Ikeduba
Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba, a Nigerian actor, clinched the Best Crossover Actor award at the Yoruba Movie Academy Awards (YMAA) in 2014. Despite being a native of Delta State, Ikeduba was born in Ebute-Metta, Lagos State.

Doris Simeon
Doris Simeon hails from Delta State. The veteran actress started her acting career in the Yoruba movie industry. Doris Simeon grew up in Lagos.

This feet cannot happen in eastern Nigeria in the next 600 years.

The floor is wide open for you in southwest

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Regina Chukwu

ukra:
Fatia Balogun

She was initially married to Saheed Balogun before their union hit the rocks

Benwallt:
She was initially married to Saheed Balogun before their union hit the rocks

You're very correct

ukra:
Regina Chukwu

There are more. Just mentioned this six from the lot

ukra:
You're very correct

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Chai..




South West is a region flowing with milk and honey.

__One of the National Treasures of South West is the exposition to wide-range opportunities.

STEWpid:
Chai..




South West is a region flowing with milk and honey.

__One of the National Treasures of South West is the exposition to wide-range opportunities.

Even a cleaner in southwest is balling like PS in other region

ukra:
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Regina Chukwu

Nkechi Blessing .

Benwallt:
This feet cannot happen in eastern Nigeria in the next 600 years.

The floor is wide open for you in southwest

LoL talking trash as usual even before the so called Yoruba movies some of your people were trooping to the East to get into the Nollywood, they became popular from the streets of Onitsha, Aba and Enugu, Desmond Elliott had to omit his yoruba name at the time so the people in the East could mention his name easily.

MrGerald:
LoL talking trash as usual even before the so called Yoruba movies some of your people were trooping to the East to get into the Nollywood, they became popular from the streets of Onitsha, Aba and Enugu, Desmond Elliott had to omit his yoruba name at the time so the people in the East could mention his name easily.

Ibos should hide in shame. Ritual movies that damaged people's psychology

Benwallt:
Ibos should hide in shame. Ritual movies that damaged people's psychology

Only ritual movies you see, you that your movies are mostly witches and voodoo nko?