On January 15, 2024, The Nollywood 100, in partnership with EbonyLife, celebrated the Nigerian film industry in an exclusive event, celebrating the visionaries who have made significant contributions to the cinematic landscape within the past year.
“The Nollywood 100” served as a tribute to the industry stakeholders of Nigerian cinema, spotlighting the trailblazers whose creativity and dedication have left an indelible mark on the industry. Notable among the awardees are Funke Akindele, renowned filmmaker Adeoluwa Owu, Ireti Doyle, Shaffy Bello, Timini, and many more.
Reflecting on the event, Biola Olaore, YNaija CEO, says,
“The Nollywood 100 is a heartfelt acknowledgement of the passion and resilience that drive Nollywood. We intend to keep the light burning with this initiative to honour everyone who feels unseen yet puts in the work for the growth and evolution of Nollywood.”
At its core, The Nollywood 100 seeks to amplify the voices and talents of emerging stars and new entrants, ensuring that the next generation of filmmakers receives the recognition they deserve. With Nigeria’s cinematic landscape constantly evolving, it provided a poignant reminder of the importance of storytelling in shaping cultural narratives and fostering artistic innovation.
See the full list of award recipients;
Editi Effiong
Mary Njoku
Niyi Akinmolayan
C.J Obasi
Tobi Bakre
Tunde Apalowo
Kelechi Udegbe
Onyinye Odokoro
Nse Ikpe-Etim
Oge Obasi
Richard Mofe Damijo
Funke Akindele
Bimbo Ademoye
Olumide Oworu
Timini Egbuson
Jade Osiberu
Emeka Nwagbaraocha
Biodun Stephen
Scarlet Gomez
Yinka Edward
Lateef Adedimeji
Rahama Sadau
Barnabas ’Barny’ Emordi
Funlola Aofiyebi
Kehinde Bankole
Lala Akindoju
Chimezie Imo
Fawaz of Ikorodu Bois
Eku Edewor
Paul Nnadiekwe
Ruth Kadiri
Femi Adebayo
Pat Nebo
Taiwo Adeyemi
Adedapo Idowu
Damola Ademola
Zulumoke Oyibo
Dimeji Ajibola
Naz Onuzo
Martha Ehinome
Adebowale “Mr Macaroni” Adebayo
Bolaji Ogunmola
Gabriel Afolayan
Olarotimi Fakunle
Adim Isiakpona
Uzoamaka Aniunoh
Toyosi Etim-Effiong
Chioma Ude
Mimi Bartels
Mautin Tainu
Ini Edo
Anita Eboigbe and Daniel Okechukwu
Oris Aigbokhaevbolo
Ikeade Oriade
Stephanie Linus
Wilfred Okiche
Omowunmi Dada
Donald Tombia
Kenneth Gyang
Lonzo Nzekwe
Mo Abudu
Ireti Doyle
Chidi Mokeme
Shaffy Bello
Toyin Abraham
Xavier Ighorodje
Uzee Usman
Chioma Chukwuka
Jay Franklyn Jituboh
Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi
Showmax
Prime Video
Netflix
Lagos Fringe
Africa Magic
Nollywood Film Club
Nollywire
FilmOne
Ink blot
Anthill
Genoveva Umeh
Okechukwu Nwankwo
Oluwatobi Makinde
Uche Jumbo
Zubby Michael
Tina Mba
Daniel Etim-Effiong
Sam Maurice
James Omokwe
Uzor Anukwe
Joke Silva
Kayode Kasum
Adeolauwa Owu
Nancy Isime
Jide Kene Achufusi
Lani Aisida
Ade Laoye
Dami Elebe
Inechi Opara
Iyebiye Adeitan
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