Yetunde Adeyemi wins Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora at Golden Stars Awards, reaffirming her mission to tell authentic African stories through film

Yetunde Adeyemi, widely known as Yetibae, has emerged as the Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora, a prestigious honour conferred on her at the Golden Stars Awards held in Lekki, Lagos.

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The award recognises her contributions to the Nigerian film industry from abroad, especially her creative influence in North America.

Represented at the ceremony, the Canada-based actress expressed deep gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed her commitment to showcasing Nigerian stories through film.

“This award is not just for me — it’s for every African storyteller in the diaspora who dares to honour their roots and dreams out loud,” she said.

The Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora used the occasion to spotlight her upcoming Yoruba-language film Dark Path, scheduled to premiere this July in Toronto, Canada.

The film is a powerful drama that captures the emotional struggles of a woman grieving her brother while caring for elderly parents.

Directed by veteran filmmakers Femi Adebayo and Adebayo Tijani, Dark Path features a stellar cast including Aisha Lawal, Bimbo Oshin, Ojopagogo, Jigan Babaoja, Sola Sobowale, Broda Shaggi, and Muyiwa Ademola.

The film is poised to deepen the global appeal of Yoruba storytelling and broaden the Nollywood audience across North America.

This award is not just for me it’s for every African storyteller in the diaspora who dares to honour their roots and dreams out loud.

The Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora also highlighted her mission to promote authentic African narratives and serve as a cultural bridge between Nigeria and the global film industry.

“We must tell our stories ourselves, in our voice, with our truth. That is how we preserve culture and inspire the next generation of creators,” she noted.

Yetunde Adeyemi has previously delivered critically acclaimed works such as Ipanilaya, Idaji Ona, 60/40, Ofege, and Ashiri Gomina.

Each project reflects her passion for portraying African identity, traditions, and resilience.

Her journey as the Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora underscores the growing influence of Nigerian filmmakers abroad and the importance of cross-cultural engagement through cinema.

Her message is clear: storytelling can heal, unite, and transform.

Fans and fellow creatives have taken to social media to congratulate her, describing the award as long overdue.

Industry veterans applauded her consistency, especially in producing high-quality films that preserve language and heritage.

Adeyemi believes the success of Nollywood abroad hinges on originality and cultural fidelity.

“Being in the diaspora is not a limitation. It’s a responsibility to reflect our roots even more boldly,” she said.

With Dark Path set to debut soon, anticipation is growing among Yoruba film lovers in Canada and Nigeria alike.

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For Yetunde Adeyemi, the journey as the Best Nollywood Actress in Diaspora is only beginning — and her mission to elevate African storytelling remains unwavering.