Chude Jideonwo claims Nigeria’s biggest filmmakers are predominantly Yoruba
Media personality Chude Jideonwo has asserted that Nigeria’s most prominent filmmakers are largely from the Yoruba ethnic group.
In a recent discussion on Instagram, Jideonwo highlighted the dominance of Yoruba filmmakers in the Nigerian film industry, mentioning notable figures such as Toyin Abraham, Kemi Adetiba, Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, Kunle Afolayan, and Femi Adebayo as key examples.
He pointed out that Yoruba films have a significant presence on global streaming platforms, suggesting that Hausa and Igbo-language films are notably absent. “The biggest filmmakers in Nigeria now are all Yorubas. Think about it: Kemi Adetiba, Jade Osiberu, Mo Abudu, Kunle Afolayan, Kayode Kasum, Toyin Abraham, Funke Akindele, Mercy Aigbe, and Bolanle Austin-Peters,” he stated.
Jideonwo emphasized, “Most of the mainstream, big cinema, and streaming movies are all by Yoruba people. What has happened is that the Yoruba filming culture has merged itself into the other groups that are leading again.”
He further challenged listeners to consider, “Can you name one Hausa or Igbo-language movie on Netflix or Amazon? The closest was Genevieve’s ‘Lionheart’ many years ago. Only Yoruba movies are able to exist on Amazon, Netflix and become mainstream cultural hits.”
