By Benjamin Njoku

Yetunde Adeyemi, popularly known as Yetibae, recently won the Best Nollywood Actress in the Diaspora award at the Golden Stars Award ceremony in Lekki, Lagos. This recognition highlights her contributions to the Nigerian film industry as a creative based in North America, Canada.

Represented at the award ceremony, Yetibae expressed her commitment to promoting Nigerian culture and storytelling through film, aiming to export authentic African narratives and inspire others in the diaspora.

She announced the upcoming release of her new Yoruba movie, “Dark Path,” set to premiere on the 25th of July in Toronto, Canada. The film, directed by Femi Adebayo and Adebayo Tijani, tells the story of a woman grappling with the loss of her brother while caring for aging parents.

The cast includes notable Nollywood actors such as Aisha Lawal, Bimbo Oshin, Ojopagogo, Jigan Babaoja, Sola Sobowale, Broda Shaggi, and Muyiwa Ademola.Yetibae has produced and starred in several films, including “Ipanilaya,” “Idaji Ona,” “60/40,” “Ofege,” and “Ashiri Gomina.”

The actress emphasized her passion for quality storytelling and her desire to make a positive impact through her work in the film industry.