This year has been a year of blessings for Nollywood actor and producer Ibrahim Yekini, better known as Itele.
In addition to his numerous achievements, the actor has finally received his YouTube Gold Creator Award after reaching 1 million subscribers on the platform.
Sharing photos of himself with his award plaque, he said that his win is a symbol of dedication, consistency, and the incredible community that stood by him every step of the way.
He appreciated his subscribers, viewers, supporters and believers for being a part of his remarkable journey. He also appreciated YouTube for the recognition.
“From zero to 1 million subscribers.
The YouTube Gold Creator Award is finally home—a symbol of dedication, consistency, and the incredible community that stood by me every step of the way.
To every subscriber, viewer, supporter, and believer in ITELEDICON STUDIO’s vision, thank you for being part of this remarkable journey.
A special thank you to YouTube for this recognition.
This milestone is not the destination; it’s the beginning of an even greater chapter.
We rise together”.
Itele has undoubtedly come a long way in the movie industry.
Earlier this year, the Koleoso star had splashed millions on a mansion in Lekki. Sharing photos of his new mansion, he expressed gratitude to his Maker, saying it marks a key new chapter for him and that he was grateful for every step.
While counting down to his birthday, the award-winning actor had splashed out millions on two new cars as gifts. Sharing photos of the cars, he expressed his humility and gratitude, revealing that the cars were a gift to himself.
A while back, he topped headlines after his popular movie, Koleoso, hit 100 million views on YouTube, becoming the first Nollywood title and the first African movie title to hit this milestone. Bragging, he made it known that he is the first to pull this stunt in the history of Nollywood.
Reflecting on his struggles, he noted how he went from being overlooked to being overwhelmed, and how he grew from that boy from the hood that people once ignored. He spoke about his success and told his fans not to give up.
The past year was a winning year for Itele as he celebrated his movie making the list of Nigeria’s 2025 most searched series. Itele noted how the record is loud and the growth is real. He expressed gratitude for the journey, organic growth, real audience, and impact.
The talented actor was ranked among the Top 10 YouTube creators in Nigeria. He expressed gratitude for the love, support, and the journey so far. He appreciated his Koleoso family for believing in him, standing strong and for pushing the vision.
In an interview earlier last year, Itele opened up on his pre-fame struggles, revealing he faced challenges that almost took his life. He recounted how he sold jewellery at Bauchi village and credited one Papa T and Femi Adebayo for helping him out.
Speaking about his grass-to-grace story, he noted that he was just a boy from Agbado Crossing, born without a silver spoon or shortcuts, yet his dream was bigger than his environment. Itele said now he is living proof that where one starts doesn’t define where one ends.
