Yinka Quadri

• Name — Yinka Quadri • Birth Name — Akanni Olayinka Quadri • Born — 6 September 1959 • Birthplace — Lagos Island, Lagos State, Nigeria • Occupation — * Thespian • Film Producer • Film Actor • Years Active — 1976–present • Known for — Kura Matete

Yinka, a descent of Igbomina-, Kwara State, was born into a middle-class family in September 1959 in Lagos Island, Lagos State.

He completed his primary school education and secondary school education at St. Catholic School, Idumagbo, Lagos and Christ High School, Ebute Elefun, Lagos, respectively.

Yinka's (also known as Fagbamila) acting career started in 1976 when he and Taiwo Olayinka along with a group of friends formed a drama group called Afopina Theatre Group after dropping out of school. He has starred in over 90 Yoruba films since his debut television series titled Agbodorogun. On April 27, 2014, Yinka launched his biography Yinka Quadri: Scent of a Legend and simultaneously celebrated his 36 years in the Nigerian film industry.

• Olaniyonu • Kutupu • Kura • Ekun • Agbodorogun • Ojiji • Egbinrin Ote • Araba • Ilari • Odun Baku • Bolode O'ku • Èebúdolá Tèmi • Abeni • Apaadi • Ojo Idajo • Abulesowo • Niwoyi Ola • Ilekun Olorun • Okinni • The Return of Jenifa (2011) • Arinzo (2013) • Owo Blow • 77 Bullets (2019) • Shola Arikusa • Gangs of Lagos • Move Like a Boss (2024 film)

Yinka Quadri was recorded at birth as Akanni Olayinka Quadri. The authorities additionally record the headings Kura Matete, Alhaji Akanni Olayinka Quadri, Yínka Quadri, Yinka Quadry and Olayinka Quadri. His recorded languages were Yoruba and English.