Yemi Akinyemi Dele Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | October 3, 2023 | Find It | No Comments

Yemi Akinyemi Dele, born on November 4, 1981, in Liberec, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), is a multifaceted artist. He’s a Czech choreographer, art director, performer, correspondent, and artist. Yemi is known for his innovative contributions to the world of dance and entertainment.

Yemi Akinyemi Profile

Name	Yemi Akinyemi
Real Name	Yemi Akinyemi Dele
Date of Birth	4 November 1981
Age	42 years
Nationality	Czech
Occupation	Choreographer, Art Director, Performer, Correspondent, and Artist
Religion	N/A
Marital Status	N/A
Net Worth	$4 Million
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Educational Background

Yemi moved to Prague for education and work at the age of sixteen. He also studied Street dance in Los Angeles at MaDonna Grimes, a prestigious Hollywood dance school. Yemi holds a degree from the Central European Advertising Art Institute, with a focus on art directing and copyrighting.

Career

Yemi Akinyemi Dele has had a diverse and successful career, spanning various artistic and professional domains. Yemi’s journey began with his passion for dance. He moved to Prague at a young age and later studied Street dance in Los Angeles. In 1999, he founded the JAD Dance Company (JAD DC), a team of dancers and choreographers. His innovative dance style, known as Street FUSION, gained recognition worldwide.

Yemi’s artistic interests extended beyond dance. He completed a degree at the Central European Advertising Art Institute, focusing on art directing and copyrighting. This background in art direction influenced his creative endeavors. Yemi produced music videos, including the first music video for Ben Cristovao and American rapper Turbo T. Double’s song ATOMS.

In 2010, Yemi choreographed a ballet-inspired sequence for Kanye West’s “Runaway” as part of the “Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” album. This collaboration continued with Yemi creating choreography for other songs on the album, including live performances. Yemi directed the music video “School Beauty Queen” for Czech indie-rock band Charlie Straight, which won the Music Video of the Year in 2011 by MTV Czech.

Yemi’s talents extended to acting, where he appeared in foreign productions like Chronicles of Narnia II – Prince Caspian, Red Tails, Unfaithful Klara (Italy, 2009), and the Czech series, Ordinace V Růžové Zahradě. He also hosted TV shows and became the first Czech correspondent for MTV Europe.

Yemi released his debut maxi-single, “Equals,” in 2013. Yemi has been an advocate for various causes. He is a prominent supporter of LGBTQ+ rights worldwide and a speaker on millennial generation issues. He serves as an ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under the UN for the Czech Republic. In 2021, Yemi founded Moonshot Platform Inc., a non-profit organization focused on addressing 21st Century Grand Challenges and SDGs through innovations. He is also an electromobility ambassador for Mercedes Benz, Czechia.

One of the most remarkable achievements in Yemi’s career is his selection as one of eight crew members for the dearMoon mission in 2022. This civilian lunar space mission is planned to be operated by SpaceX’s newest rocket and funded by Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa.

In December 2022, Yemi Akinyemi Dele was selected as one of eight crew members for dearMoon, a civilian lunar space mission planned for the near future. This mission, operated by SpaceX’s newest rocket, is funded by Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa. Yemi’s selection into the dearMoon project marks a significant milestone in his career and places him at the forefront of space exploration and artistic innovation.

Controversies

There are no notable controversies associated with Yemi Akinyemi Dele.

Social Media Handles

Website: yemiad.com

Personal Life

Yemi was born to a Nigerian father and a Czech mother. He identifies as a queer man and actively advocates for LGBTQ+ rights globally. He has lived in Prague and has reunited with his father, now residing with his whole family in the Czech Republic.