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Nigerian film industry
Nollywood, a portmanteau of Nigeria and Hollywood, is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term goes
Nollywood
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Nollywood in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Nollywood is a term referring to cinema from the region of the Gulf of Guinea and its diaspora populations
Nollywood_(disambiguation)
Television channel
Nollywood Movies is an online subscription movie television channel, formerly broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sky channel 327. Each month the channel
Nollywood_Movies
Nigerian actress (born 1991)
She has also received two individual nominations at the 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards for her role in Personal Assistant, winning the award for Best
Bimbo_Ademoye
Television channel
Nollywood TV is the first French-speaking television channel dedicated to Nigerian cinema, also called Nollywood. The films are entirely full dubbed in
Nollywood_TV
Nigerian actor (1942–2026)
international films. Vanguard described him as one of the "godfathers of Nollywood" Trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, England, Olu Jacobs worked
Olu_Jacobs
Phrase in Nigerian Cinema
Nigerian Cinema era (also known as New Wave or controversially as New Nollywood) is an emerging phase in Nigerian cinema, in which there became a major
New_Nigerian_Cinema
2007 American film
This Is Nollywood is a 2007 Nigerian documentary film by Franco Sacchi and Robert Caputo[citation needed], detailing the Nigerian film industry, much
This_Is_Nollywood
Nigerian actor (born 1982)
widely regarded as one of the greatest comedic actors in the history of Nollywood. Recognized for his physical stature, mischievous characterization, and
Osita_Iheme
Nigerian actress and filmmaker (born 1982)
Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper and Ebimi ni. During the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards, Abraham was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Yoruba
Toyin_Abraham
2007 American film
Welcome to Nollywood is a 2007 documentary film about the Nigerian movie industry, directed by Jamie Meltzer. It premiered at the Full Frame Documentary
Welcome_to_Nollywood
2008 Canadian film
Nollywood Babylon is a 2008 feature documentary film directed by Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, it is about
Nollywood_Babylon
Nigerian actor and model (1986–2026)
(10 April 1986 – 11 May 2026) was a Nigerian actor, known for acting in Nollywood. Ekubo was the first runner-up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria contest and later
Alexx_Ekubo
Nigerian actress (born 1977)
director, and producer popularly known for her contributions in the Nollywood film industry. She has featured in over 150 films and has produced more
Iyabo_Ojo
Nigerian actor (born 1956)
Chiwetalu Agu listen (born 1956) is a Nigerian actor. He won the 2012 Nollywood award for 'best actor in indigenous movie (non-English speaking language)'
Chiwetalu_Agu
Nigerian actress, producer, and director (born 1979)
Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contributions to Nollywood. Her directorial debut movie, Lionheart, is the first Netflix film from
Genevieve_Nnaji
Nigerian website
Nollywood Reinvented, also known simply as NR, is a Nigerian movie review website launched in 2011 by founder, Oge Ngonadi. It also provides information
Nollywood_Reinvented
Nigerian American actress and film director (born 1979)
actress, screenwriter, and film producer. She has appeared in over 250 Nollywood movies and has also written and produced. She is known for her roles in
Uche_Jombo
2019 Nigerian action film
Lucifer is a 2019 Nigerian action film about a man feared in the community. It was directed by Tope Adebayo and produced by Ibrahim Yekini. Ibrahim Yekini
Lucifer_(2019_Nigerian_film)
acts were categorized precolonial. The cinema of Nigeria, often called Nollywood, consists of films produced in Nigeria; its history dates back to as early
Cinema_of_Nigeria
Nigerian actress and gospel singer (born 2010)
she was recognized as Best Teen Actress at both the Nollywood Travel Film Festival and the Nollywood & African Films Investment Summit & Awards. Uchechi
Uchechi_Treasure_Okonkwo
Annual event celebrating the Nigerian movie industry
Best of Nollywood Awards (stylised as BON Awards) is an annual film event presented by Best of Nollywood Magazine, honouring outstanding achievement in
Best_of_Nollywood_Awards
Nigerian actor (born 1982)
where he received a Bachelor of Arts in dramatic arts. Edochie made his Nollywood debut in 2005 with the film The Exquires, starring alongside Justus Esiri
Yul_Edochie
Nigerian actor
He won the award for the Best Actor in a Lead Role at the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in Lucifer. Kesari (2018) Omo Ghetto: The Saga (2020)
Ibrahim_Yekini
2022 Nigerian film
film premiered at the 2022 Nollywood Film Festival Germany (NFFG) held in Frankfurt. It was also screened at the 20th Nollywood Film Festival, organised
Gbege
Video on demand and streaming service
mainstream online movie streaming websites, providing access to over 5,000 Nollywood film titles. irokotv is a part of iROKO Limited, which is one of Africa's
Irokotv
Nigerian actor and director (born 1970)
film Living in Bondage: Breaking Free in 2019 and also went on to direct Nollywood classic Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story which is a remake of Rattlesnake
Ramsey_Nouah
Nigerian actor (1942–2013)
2013) was a Nigerian actor, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Nollywood with a career spanning several decades from the 1960s. He gained prominence
Justus_Esiri
African film industry award ceremony
Achievement Awards (2005–2007; 2013–present) Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood (2013 only) Special Jury Award (2012–present) Madiba Africa Vision Awards
Africa_Movie_Academy_Awards
Nigerian actress (born 1978)
a Nigerian actress, former model, and philanthropist, who, after her Nollywood acting debut in 1995, has appeared in over 300 films. Jalade is the first
Omotola_Jalade_Ekeinde
2021 Nigerian film
Charlie Charlie is a 2021 Nigerian film produced by Charles Uwagbai and Monica Swaida, and directed by Charles Uwagbai. It explores themes of human trafficking
Charlie_Charlie_(film)
Nigerian actress (born 1991)
Egbuson in 2017. She was listed as a top female celebrity of 2020 and a Nollywood actress to look forward to in 2024. Ooja was among many others selected
Sharon_Ooja
Book detailing the scholarly analysis of events in the 2009 film The Figurine
Auteuring Nollywood: Critical Perspectives on The Figurine is a book released on 31 July 2014, detailing the scholarly analysis of events in the 2009
Auteuring_Nollywood
Ghanaian pastor and actor
[citation needed] The agreement introduced Ghanaian actors into mainstream Nollywood and provided some of them a level of star power comparable to Nigerian
Majid_Michel
Ghanaian actor and director
Nollywood films alongside prominent Nollywood actors, including Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Johnson, Stephanie Okereke, Chika Ike and Jim Iyke. His Nollywood movies
Van_Vicker
Nigerian movie director (born 1992)
February 1992) is a Nigerian film director and producer. He is one of Nollywood's most prolific and successful directors, with twelve of his films among
Kayode_Kasum
Nollywood actress and producer
Abiola Ayomide Adebayo is a Nollywood actress and producer, known for starring in Jade's Cross, Tori Owo and other films. She co-hosted the 2nd edition
Biola_Adebayo
Nigerian actress
career in 2015, making her debut in Poison Ivy. This marked her entry into Nollywood and laid the groundwork for her professional growth. 2016–2018: Breakthrough
Uche_Montana
Nigerian actress (born 1989)
received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2017. In 2018, Dada voiced the titular character in Sade, Nigeria's
Omowumi_Dada
2025 Nigerian film
over ₦500 million within its first week of release, becoming the fastest Nollywood film to achieve the feat. Behind the Scenes tells the story of Aderonke
Behind_the_Scenes_(2025_film)
Nigerian actress and film producer (born 1964)
bank before returning to acting in the Nigerian movie industry (known as Nollywood). In 2014, Okaro produced and acted in Musical Whispers, a movie that
Ebele_Okaro
Nigerian actor (died 2025)
personality who was popularly known for his role as a native doctor in Nollywood films. He was a native of Okrika, Rivers State. He was also a senior lecturer
Columbus_Irosanga
Nigerian film producer
Nigerian film director and film producer. Popularly known as De' Guvnor of Nollywood.[1] He is an Edo-born filmmaker who has produced over five hundred films
Lancelot_Oduwa_Imasuen
Nigerian actor (born 1982)
Michael "Mike" Ezuruonye (born 21 September 1982) is a Nollywood actor. Ezuruonye is from Uzuakoli in Abia State, South East, Nigeria. He was born on
Mike_Ezuruonye
old tradition and a way of thanking God for taking care of the people. Nollywood New Yam Festival - Abuja Ife New Yam Festival. Harvesting of New Yam normally
New_Yam_Festivals_in_Nigeria
Nigerian actor
(born 2011) is a Nigerian child actor, model, and TV host who acts in the Nollywood movie industry. Darasimi Nadi was born on September 27, 2011 in Ibadan
Darasimi_Nadi
Nigerian actress, director and businesswoman (born 1978)
popular TV drama series "Papa Ajasco." Professionally, Mercy joined the Nollywood industry fully in 2006 and acted in the movie that brought her into the
Mercy_Aigbe
Nigerian actor and producer (1956–2024)
Viewers' Choice Awards for Best actor. He joined the Nigerian movie industry Nollywood in 1989 and had starred in many movies including Taboo 1&2 (1993), Aki
Amaechi_Muonagor
Nigerian actor and director (born 1974)
January 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2017. McCain, Carmen, "Kannywood, Nollywood, and a Decade of Hausa Film Censorship in Nigeria" (PDF), Silencing Cinema
Ali_Nuhu
Nigerian actor (died 2024)
2024) was a Nigerian actor and singer, best known for paternal roles in Nollywood films. He first achieved fame as Mr. B in the sitcom Basi and Company
Zulu_Adigwe
Nigerian actress
Sorrow which earned her 10,000 Nigerian Naira. Daniels featured in a Nollywood movie titled "Miracle Child" in 2010. Daniels has been featured in a comedy
Regina_Daniels
Nigerian actor (born 1976)
Ishola Durojaye's 2003 movie, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has acted in many Nollywood movies since then. He is the founder and CEO of the Odunlade Adekola Film
Odunlade_Adekola
Nollywood's identical twins
Chidiebere Aneke Listen (born 6 August 1986) are identical twins in the Nollywood industry popularly known as the Aneke twins. They were born in the southeastern
Chidinma_and_Chidiebere_Aneke
Nigerian actress (born 1989)
in the Nollywood film industry. She gained wider recognition following her performance in the film Idemili. In 2021, Etiko received the Nollywood Personality
Destiny_Etiko
Annual Nigeria film festival and awards
The Nollywood Travel Film Festival (NTFF) is an annual film festival established to promote Nigerian films to international audiences. The Nollywood Travel
Nollywood Travel Film Festival
Nollywood_Travel_Film_Festival
Ghanaian actress
moved from Ghanaian films to Nollywood films around the year 2008.[citation needed] Her breakthrough role in Nollywood was in the film Beyonce & Rihanna
Nadia_Buari
Nigerian actress (born 1982)
Retrieved 22 May 2016. Latest 2016 Nollywood movie, IrokoTV, retrieved 15 October 2016 "The 2011 Best Of Nollywood (BON) Awards hosted by Ini Edo & Tee-A
Queen_Nwokoye
Nigerian actress and model
She was formerly Emem Udonquak. On 18 October 2014, she won the 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards (3rd edition) for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the
Emem_Inwang
Nigerian actor and singer (born 1973)
alongside his friend and partner Sani Musa Danja. He made a cross over to Nollywood in 2016 with a debut in Sons of the Caliphate together with his colleague
Yakubu_Muhammed
Nigerian film award
The Nolly Awards, formerly the Nollywood Movies Awards, is a former Nigerian film award presented by the Nollywood Movies TV to honour outstanding achievement
Nollywood_Movies_Awards
Nigerian actor (born 1967)
actor and filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the leading figures of Nollywood during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He rose to prominence for his roles
Emeka_Ike
Nigerian actor
Movie Academy Awards, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Nollywood Movies Awards, Best of Nollywood Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Golden Icons
OC_Ukeje
Nigerian actor (1981–2024)
Pope, was a Nigerian actor and film producer who appeared in various Nollywood films, including Secret Adventures (2007), Bitter Generation (2010), and
Junior_Pope
Nigerian actor (born 1962)
2016). Nollywood: The Creation of Nigerian Film Genres. University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-226-38795-6. Tsika, Noah A. (10 April 2015). Nollywood Stars:
Kanayo_O._Kanayo
Nigerian actress
Shan George (born 21 April 1970) is a Nigerian Nollywood actress. Prior to debuting in the movie Thorns of Rose, she had previously featured in a 1997
Shan_George
British-born Nigerian actress (born 1989)
British-born Nigerian actress. She won Most Promising Talent at the 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards. She also won the award for Fast Rising Actress at the 2011 City
Beverly_Naya
Nigerian actress and recording artist
into the Nollywood and Gollywood film industry. "Listed as Nollywood A-lister". ghanamma.com. Retrieved June 27, 2012. "JJ Bunny in Nollywood USA Films"
JJ_Bunny
Nigerian film director (born 1980)
editor, and screenwriter best known for classic films in the mainstream of Nollywood that speak to societal ills and nagging life issues rarely documented
Moses_Inwang
Ghanaian actor
to Martini and changed his career path. He transitioned into acting in Nollywood films and is known for his role in Obsession. He has appeared in several
Mawuli_Gavor
Nigerian actor, scriptwriter and film director
early example of the financial viability of the streaming platform for Nollywood filmmakers. The film starred Etim Effiong and Bunmi Akingbola as two lovers
Daniel_Etim_Effiong
Nigerian actress (1976–2025)
a career as a child actress on television, Ademola began appearing in Nollywood films from 1992, performing in both English and Yoruba, in addition to
Allwell_Ademola
2018 Nigerian film
Ekene Som Mekwunye for Trino Motion Pictures. The film was screened at Nollywood Week in Paris on 5 May 2018 and was released in cinemas on 21 September
Sylvia_(2018_film)
Nigerian actress (born 1982)
Osayemi entered the Nigerian film business in 1999 and began appearing in Nollywood films. She primarily appeared in Yoruba films alongside Funke Akindele
Ireti_Osayemi
Nigerian actor (born 1968)
the Africa Movie Academy Award on a Special Recognition of Pillars of Nollywood. In 2015, he was given a special recognition award by the organisers of
Kenneth_Okonkwo
Nigerian comedian (born 1993)
Nigerian actor, comedian, and activist. He was the second highest-grossing Nollywood actor of 2025. he is known for his satirical content and roles in films
Mr_Macaroni
2018 Nigerian film
Elliot, Kunle Afolayan, Bryan Okwara, and Benjamin Toutoui. A popular Nollywood star returns to the industry on a mission to find his impostor. Ramsey
Crazy_People_(2018_film)
Nigerian actor (1961–2024)
as Mr. Ibu, was a Nigerian actor and comedian. He appeared in over 200 Nollywood films including those from the Mr. Ibu series. He’s widely regarded as
John_Okafor
Nigerian actor
alongside major names in the movie industry. In 2016, he won 2016 Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Actor in a Lead Role (Yoruba). In 2015, he was nominated
Lateef_Adedimeji
Nigerian actor and singer (born 1965)
film festival mentoring younger actors. Arinze was married to fellow Nollywood actress Anne Njemanze. The couple have one daughter, Renny Morenike, who
Segun_Arinze
Cameroonian actress
Okawa Shaznay is a Nollywood actress from Cameroon and the first from her country to successfully break into Nollywood with her role in the blockbuster
Okawa_Shaznay
2019 Nigerian film by Ben Chiadika
Demystifies Mental Health". This Day. Retrieved 2024-12-05. "BON Awards 2019: Nollywood stars gather for 11th edition in Kano | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng.
Unbreakable (2019 Nigerian film)
Unbreakable_(2019_Nigerian_film)
Nigerian actress
Victoria Inyama// is a Nigerian actress known for her roles in Nollywood films and television productions during the 1990s and early 2000s. She later
Victoria_Inyama
2021 Nigerian film
Detour is a 2021 Nigerian movie written and directed by Jide Okeke and produced by Jumafor Ajogwu under the production company of Afribold Capital The
Detour_(2021_film)
Nigerian actor (born 1976)
2019-03-02. Retrieved 2019-12-17. "Nollywood Actor Frederick Leonard is a year older today (Born May 1st)". Nollywood Community. 2017-05-01. Archived from
Frederick_Leonard_(actor)
Nigerian actress
Johnson - In " Child Seller ", irokotv Nollywood, Retrieved 2 June 2016 Showemimo, Adedayo (11 April 2016). "Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus joins Olamide
Eniola_Badmus
Lagos based Nigerian film actor (born 1989)
MAYA Awards and she was nominated for Revelation of the Year at Best of Nollywood Awards. She also serves as the director and chief executive officer of
Nkechi_Blessing_Sunday
Cameroonian-Nigerian actress
acting and starred in Nollywood movies and TV series. She featured in the 2017 movie, The Women and won the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards for the Best Supporting
Katherine_Obiang
Nigerian actress and director (born 1961)
in Nollywood – Joke Silva opens up". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 15 March 2022. Okafor, Onna (12 March 2022). "Showmax Spotlights Nollywood Matriarch:
Joke_Silva
Nigerian film actor
Kannywood and Nollywood. In April 2018 he was turbaned by the Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubaka, as Zakin Arewa. He has featured in numerous Nollywood blockbusters
Sani_Musa_Danja
American dramatist
produced in national and collegiate theaters. Among her best-known works are Nollywood Dreams (2015) and School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play (2017)
Jocelyn_Bioh
Nigerian actor
12 May 1960) is a Nigerian actor. He often stars as a villain in many Nollywood films. He attended Loyola College, Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State
Hanks_Anuku
Nigerian actress
Bidemi Kosoko (born October 21, 1988) is a Nigerian Nollywood actress. Bidemi was born into the Kosoko royal family of Lagos. She is the daughter of renowned
Bidemi_Kosoko
Nigerian actress
Nigerian actress. She won the award "Revelation of the year" at Best of Nollywood Awards in 2012. Lawal was born in Badagry town and Local Government Area
Moyo_Lawal
Nigerian actress (born 1995)
Donalds (born 1995) is a Nigerian actress who has featured in several Nollywood movies. Nkwocha Oluchukwu Adaugo, professionally known as Luchy Donalds
Luchy_Donalds
Nigerian actor
first because of his father’s opinions but then agreed. Arukwe made his Nollywood debut in 2014 in the movie Unspoken Truth but gained recognition for his
Uzor_Arukwe
Nigerian actress and producer (born 1977)
the region. In 2013, Akindele expanded her career into English-language Nollywood films, earning wider recognition across Nigeria. In an interview in July
Funke_Akindele
Nigerian actress and presenter (born 1984)
his 14 children was very helpful in shaping her career. She made her Nollywood television debut in the 2005 TV series Shallow Waters. Afterwards, she
Belinda_Effah
Nigerian actor and film director (born 1981)
Express Sports on NTA Network. He joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) professionally and began his professional acting career, making his first
Paul_Utomi
Nigerian actress and producer (1960–2023)
with her role in the television series Ripples. She went on to appear in Nollywood films, often portraying motherly characters and matriarchal figures. Some
Cynthia_Okereke
Nigerian actor and producer (born 1959)
in the "Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba)" category at the 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards for his role in the film Kori Koto. He currently serves as the
Dele_Odule
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