Temi akinyemi biography of williams

At the start of this year, I wrote a listicle on my favourite Nigerian films and shows of 2021. I also wrote about my favorite performances. Temi Ami-Williams’ performance in Arie and Chuko Esiri’s Eyimofe as Rosa was one of my favorite performances of 2021.

This is what I wrote: Temi Ami-Williams is a fine actor. I hadn’t seen her in anything before Eyimofe but she held my attention– the quiet to her performance, her ability not to play up emotions but just wear them.

She was brilliant in what is surely her first major role. I hope I get to speak with her someday.

I'm really glad that I got to speak with her. Temi was open, honest and allowed herself vulnerability while conversing with me.

Temi akinyemi biography of williams

I found the many stories she shared about her life, career and battle with cancer uplifting and inspiring. I don't mean to be maudlin but it left me with a renewed zest for life and with a better determination to chase my dreams and goals.

Here's our chat:

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