Yetide Badaki is a Nigerian-American actress born on September 24, 1981, in Ibadan, Nigeria. At the age of three, she moved with her family to England, where they lived for three years before relocating to the United States when she was 12 years old.
Badaki pursued higher education at McGill University in Montreal, earning a degree in English Literature with a minor in Environmental Science. She later received a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre from Illinois State University, further honing her skills in dramatic performance.
In 2014, Badaki became a naturalized American citizen. Embracing both her Nigerian heritage and American identity, she has continually brought a unique cultural perspective to her work in film, television, and theater.
Badaki has established a diverse acting portfolio with appearances in several acclaimed American television series, including NCIS: New Orleans, Masters of Sex, Criminal Minds, and This Is Us. She is perhaps best known for her breakout role as Bilquis, the ancient goddess of love, in the Starz fantasy drama series American Gods.
In addition to her work on screen, Badaki has made significant contributions to theater. In 2006, she earned a Joseph Jefferson Award (Jeff Award) for Best Actress in a Principal Role for her powerful performance in the play I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given to Me by a Young Lady from Rwanda.
| Height: | 5' 4" |
| Profession: | American-Nigerian actress |
| Date of Birth: | September 24, 1981 (age 37 years) |
| Nationality: | American |
| T.V. Show(s): | American Gods, Cardinal X, The Prayer Circle, Run Fast, Expiration, |
| Birth Place: | Nigeria |
| Education: | McGill University, Illinois State University |
| Shoe Size: | 7 |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3.5 million |
