Yemi Akinyemi
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About
Czech choreographer, art director, and performer who is best known for his work with the JAD Dance Company. He is also known for his work with Kanye West and Ben Cristovao and was listed as one of the 24 most influential people in the Czech Republic by the Czech Daily Press.
Before Fame
His passion began with modern street dance in Los Angeles. He returned to Prague to found the JAD Dance Company. He then attended the Central European Advertising Art Institute. He gained further recognition in 2010 when he was asked to choreograph the video for Runaway for Kanye West
Trivia
He has earned several awards for his choreography including Best Music Video at the MTV Czech awards for his work on the Charlie Straight song School Beauty Queen.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Liberec, Czechoslovakia to a Nigerian father and Czech mother.
Associated With
He is known for having choreographed the performances for Power and Runaway with Kanye West as part of his Saturday Night Live appearance.