Expanding her talents beyond acting, Badaki has also ventured into writing and producing. She wrote the short film Hollywoodland, which was successfully crowdfunded through IndieGoGo. The film is being directed by Jessica Sherif, with Badaki serving as both co-producer and lead actress.
Hollywoodland explores themes of identity, representation, and ambition within the entertainment industry—topics closely aligned with Badaki's own experiences as a Nigerian-American actress navigating Hollywood.
Throughout her career, Yetide Badaki has become a prominent advocate for diversity and storytelling that reflects the full spectrum of human experience. As a Nigerian-American performer, she continues to inspire a new generation of creatives from the African diaspora and beyond, fostering inclusive narratives in modern entertainment.
Return to the previous page| 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 |
