Chude Jideonwo, a prominent media figure, recently voiced his thoughts on the Nigerian film industry and the predominant genres of movies produced. In a podcast discussion, he emphasized that Yoruba filmmakers are the leading creators of major films in Nigeria.
He challenged listeners to identify any successful Hausa or Igbo films available on popular streaming services like Netflix. Jideonwo highlighted notable figures in Yoruba cinema, such as Funke Akindele, Kunle Afolayan, Bolanle Austin-Peters, and Femii Adebayo, suggesting that Yoruba film culture has successfully integrated with other cultures and is currently leading the way.
Additionally, he pointed out that only Yoruba films have made a significant impact on platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix, achieving notable cultural success.