Media personality Chude Jideonwo has claimed that the top filmmakers in Nigeria are mostly from the Yoruba tribe.
In a discussion about the dominance of Yoruba filmmakers, Jideonwo highlighted well-known names like Toyin Abraham, Kemi Adetiba, Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu, Kunle Afolayan, and Femi Adebayo.
He pointed out that Yoruba movies are the most visible on global streaming platforms, while Hausa and Igbo-language films are almost non-existent.
"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 Oga Bello’s son who does every movie, including ‘Beast of Two Worlds’ and ‘Jagun Jagun’—and Bolanle Austin-Peters.
"Most of the mainstream, big cinema, and streaming movies are all by Yoruba people. The Yoruba filming culture has integrated itself into the leading groups again.
“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.”
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