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, ShaffyBello, Timini and many more.
Reflecting on the event, Biola Olaore, YNaija CEO says, “The Nollywood 100 is a heartfelt acknowledgment 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 put 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, the provided a poignant reminder of the importance of storytelling in shaping cultural narratives and fostering artistic innovation.
See full list of award recipients;
1. Editi Effiong
2. Mary Njoku
3. Niyi Akinmolayan
4. C.J Obasi
5. Tobi Bakre
6. Tunde Apalowo
7. Kelechi Udegbe
8. Onyinye Odokoro
9. Nse Ikpe-Etim
10. Oge Obasi
1. Richard Mofe Damijo
2. Funke Akindele
3. Bimbo Ademoye
4. Olumide Oworu
5. Timini Egbuson
6. Jade Osiberu
7. Emeka Nwagbaraocha
8. Biodun Stephen
9. Scarlet Gomez
10. Yinka Edward
1. Lateef Adedimeji
2. Rahama Sadau
3. Barnabas ’Barny’ Emordi
4. Funlola Aofiyebi
5. Kehinde Bankole
6. Lala Akindoju
7. Chimezie Imo
8. Fawaz of Ikorodu Bois
9. Eku Edewor
10. Paul Nnadiekwe
1. Ruth Kadiri
2. Femi Adebayo
3. Pat Nebo
4. Taiwo Adeyemi
5. Adedapo Idowu
6. Damola Ademola
7. Zulumoke Oyibo
8. Dimeji Ajibola
9. Naz Onuzo
10. Martha Ehinome
1. Adebowale “Mr Macaroni” Adebayo
2. Bolaji Ogunmola
3. Gabriel Afolayan
4. Olarotimi Fakunle
5. Adim Isiakpona
6. Uzoamaka Aniunoh
7. Toyosi Etim-Effiong
8. Chioma Ude
9. Mimi Bartels
10. Mautin Tainu
1. Ini Edo
2. Anita Eboigbe & Daniel Okechukwu
3. Oris Aigbokhaevbolo
4. Ikeade Oriade
5. Stephanie Linus
6. Wilfred Okiche
7. Omowunmi Dada
8. Donald Tombia
9. Kenneth Gyang
10. Lonzo Nzekwe
1. Mo Abudu
2. Ireti Doyle
3. Chidi Mokeme
4. Shaffy Bello
5. Toyin Abraham
6. Xavier Ighorodje
7. Uzee Usman
8. Chioma Chukwuka
9. Jay Franklyn Jituboh
10. Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi
1. Showmax
2. Prime Video
3. Netflix
4. Lagos Fringe
5. Africa Magic
6. Nollywood Film Club
7. Nollywire
8. FilmOne
9. Ink blot
10. Anthill
1. Genoveva Umeh
2. Okechukwu Nwankwo
3. Oluwatobi Makinde
4. Uche Jumbo
5. Zubby Michael
6. Tina Mba
7. Daniel Etim-Effiong
8. Sam Maurice
9. James Omokwe
10. Uzor Anukwe
1. Joke Silva
2. Kayode Kasum
3. Adeolauwa Owu
4. Nancy Isime
5. Jide Kene Achufusi
6. Lani Aisida
7. Ade Laoye
8. Dami Elebe
9. Inechi Opara
10. Iyebiye Adeitan