Muyiwa Ademola, also known as Muyiwa Authentic, is a Nigerian actor, film producer, and director. In 2005, his film ORI (Fate) won the best indigenous film at the 1st Africa Movie Academy Awards. In 2008, he was nominated for the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Most Outstanding Indigenous Actor.
Femi Adebayo Salami is a Nigerian film director, actor, lawyer, producer and special adviser to the Governor of Kwara State on Arts, Culture, and Tourism. He is the son of actor Adebayo Salami. He won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role in the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards for his role in Jagun Jagun.
Faithia Williams Balogun formerly Faith Williams is a Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director.
Ayitale is a 2013 Nigerian Yoruba film produced and directed by Adebayo Salami. It received four nominations at the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards.
Sola Sobowale is a Nigerian film actress, screenwriter, film director and film producer. Sola Sobowale had her big break in 2001, in the premiere of Nigeria's popular television drama series Super Story: Oh Father, Oh Daughter.
Love Castle is a 2021 Nigerian film directed by Desmond Elliot, produced by United States–based Nigerian, Beatrice Funke Ogunmola and co-produced by Victor Ogunmola. The film centers on themes of tradition and family ties; it portrays Nigerian culture interwoven with disability and focuses on a deep-rooted belief about children living with disabilities, as experienced by the producers who have a child living with autism. It is a traditional story about the African culture of silence surrounding taboos.
King of Thieves (Agẹṣinkólé) is a 2022 Nigerian thriller film produced by Femi Adebayo and directed by Tope Adebayo and Adebayo Tijani. It stars Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Broda Shaggi, Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo aka Mr Macaroni, Lateef Adedimeji,Ibrahim Yekini and Ibrahim Chatta. The epic Yoruba-language movie was produced by Femi Adebayo's Euphoria360 media and co-produced by Niyi Akinmolayan's Anthill Studios.
Bukunmi Oluwasina is a Nigerian actress, producer, screenwriter and singer. Her awards include the 2015 Best Actress of the Year award from the Best of Nollywood Awards for her film Ayomi.
Kesari is a 2018 Nigerian Yoruba-language action film produced by Ibrahim Yekini. It was directed by Tope Adebayo.
Lucifer is a 2019 Nigeria action film about a man feared in the community. It was directed by Tope Adebayo and Ibrahim Yekini. Itele also known as Ibrahim Yekini is the producer.
Aisha Lawal Oladunni is a Nigerian actor, scriptwriter and filmmaker. She was nominated for Most Promising Actress of the Year (Yoruba) at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards, Best Actress in Leading Role (Yoruba) at the 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards, Best Indigenous Language Movie/TV Series (Yoruba) at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and Best Actress of the Year (Yoruba) and Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba) at 2018 City People Movie Awards.
House of Ga'a is a 2024 Nigerian historical drama film directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters and written by Tunde Babalola. It features an ensemble cast including Femi Branch, Bimbo Manuel, Stan Nze, Lateef Adedimeji, Mike Afolarin, Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele.
Hotel Labamba is a 2023 Nigerian drama Crime comedy film directed by Biodun Stephen and written by Frances Okeke. It features an ensemble cast including Femi Adebayo, Lateef Adedimeji, Pamilerin Adegoke, Bimbo Ademoye, Idowu Adeyemi (Yhemolee), Lilian Afegbai and Laide Daramola.
Lisabi: The Uprising is a 2024 Nigerian historical drama film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and produced by Adebimpe Oyebade and Victoria Akujobi. The cast includes Lateef Adedimeji, Adebimpe Oyebade, Ibrahim Chatta, Jide Awobona, Eniola Ajao, and Adebowale Adedayo. The plot follows Lisabi Agbongbo-Akala, a farmer-driven to vengeance after witnessing the brutal killing of his close friend by the Alaafin of Oyo and his ally, Songodeyi. The film is loosely based on the historic 18th-century Lisabi Rebellion of Abeokuta.
Seven Doors is a 2024 Nigerian epic limited series produced by Femi Adebayo and distributed by Netflix. Released on 13 December 2024, the series marks the directorial debut for the producer, Femi Adebayo. The film set in Ilara, Ondo State goes back to the 18th and 19th century Nigeria. It stars Femi Adebayo, Chioma Akpotha, Oga Bello, Jide Kosoko, Gabriel Afolayan, Hafiz Oyetoro, Ronke Odusanya, Muyiwa Ademola and other cast members. Adebayo has described the film as a love letter to Nigerian culture.
Adebayo Tijani is a Nigerian film producer, director and actor.
Crossroads is a 2024 Nigerian drama film directed by Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo. Set in the 1990s, it portrays the complexities of university life through the intertwined experiences of Eriola, Oyekan, and Fela. The narrative follows Eriola as she struggles with familial expectations while navigating the challenges posed by Oyekan's gang activities. False accusations further complicate her journey, but with the support of her friends, she confronts these obstacles. The story intensifies as Don Smart, a looming threat, targets Eriola, prompting Fela to step in and protect her, culminating in emotional and dramatic confrontations. The film premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 17 May 2024.
Lisabi: A Legend is Born is a 2025 Nigerian historical drama film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and co-written by Yinka Olaoye and Akinmolayan. It serves as the second installment in a two-part cinematic adaptation of the life and legacy of Lisabi, a revered Yoruba hero and freedom fighter from the 18th century. The film explores the cultural and political struggles of the Egba people under oppressive rule and highlights Lisabi’s pivotal role in leading the Egba resistance against subjugation.
