Yetunde Alabi

Yetunde Alabi, popularly known as Ashabi, a Nolly­wood movie producer has reiterated her dedication to elevating Yoruba culture and language with captivating films. A producer with a deep passion for storytelling and preserving cultural heritage, Ashabi has emerged as a leading voice in the indus­try. Over the years, she has brought to life a diverse slate of acclaimed films that have not only captivated audiences worldwide, but also served as a powerful platform for show­casing the richness and beau­ty of the Yoruba language and culture. Born in Jos, Plateau State and raised in Ibadan, Ashabi embarked on a journey to es­tablish herself as a force to be reckoned with in the film in­dustry. After her first degree, she produced her first major full-length movie, the criti­cally acclaimed Yoruba-lan­guage drama ‘Abaadi’ in 2020 under the production house, LibraTV which earned mul­tiple award nominations and firmly cemented her reputa­tion as a rising star. The story follows the life of a young lady Ashabi herself with a very odd gift which was a blessing and a curse when it caused a fight between her­self and her best friend. With ‘Abaadi’, she showcases her commitment to preserving Yoruba culture and language through meaningful and im­pactful storytelling.