Acting & Performance
Train your screen presence, emotional range, diction, blocking, and camera awareness.
The Philosophy
Acting at D'Icon School is not about theory — it is about doing. From the first week, students are placed in front of cameras, on marks, and inside scenes that demand real emotional commitment. This is how Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D'Icon) himself trained, and this is how every graduate of this programme learns to perform.
The programme is rooted in the tradition of Yoruba screen performance — a tradition that values intense emotion, physical command, expressive diction, and audience connection. Students study under the direct guidance of Itele and his working collaborators, rehearsing scenes drawn from actual productions and original material.
Class sessions are structured around scene study, character analysis, improvisation drills, and blocking exercises. Students are expected to come prepared, stay disciplined, and push beyond comfort zones. Live rehearsal recordings are reviewed for feedback, and every student performs in at least one production-grade scene before completing the programme.
Founder Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D'Icon) tutoring students during an intense rehearsal session.
What You Will Learn
Scene study and character development
Yoruba diction, tone, and vocal projection
On-camera blocking and spatial awareness
Emotional range and method acting techniques
Improvisation and spontaneous performance
Movement, physicality, and stage combat basics
Rehearsal discipline and script breakdown
Working with directors — taking and executing notes
Learning Outcomes
- Deliver emotionally grounded performances on camera
- Break down scripts and build layered characters independently
- Execute blocking, marks, and camera-aware movement
- Maintain rehearsal discipline and professional conduct on set
- Perform under pressure in live and recorded environments
- Collaborate effectively with directors, cast, and crew
Who Should Apply
Aspiring actors with or without prior experience who are ready to commit fully to disciplined performance training in the Yoruba film tradition. Serious applicants only — passion and dedication are non-negotiable.
Next Steps
Ready to begin your journey?
Admissions are currently open. Join the next cohort of the Acting & Performance programme.