Chude Jideonwo Raises Eyebrows with Statement That Yoruba’s Produce Leading Films in Nollywood

• Chude Jideonwo, has made a strong statement about the Nigerian film industry and the types of movies produced there.

• In a recent podcast, he noted that Yoruba filmmakers are the primary creators of major films in Nigeria.

• He challenged his audience to name any successful Hausa or Igbo films on Netflix or other popular streaming services.

Chude Jideonwo, a well-known media figure, has made a strong statement about the Nigerian film industry and the types of movies produced there.

In a recent podcast, he noted that Yoruba filmmakers are the primary creators of major films in Nigeria.

He challenged his audience to name any successful Hausa or Igbo films on Netflix or other popular streaming services.

He highlighted names like Funke Akindele, Kunle Afolayan, Bolanle Austins Peters, and Femii Adebayo, suggesting that Yoruba film culture has integrated with other cultures and is currently at the forefront.

He also pointed out that only Yoruba films have gained traction on platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix, becoming significant cultural successes.

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@ayinskiski: “The Yoruba theatre happens to be the pioneer theatre even before the Nigerian amalgamation; thus, the leadership. It has existed for such a long time and evolved without leaving out its founders.”

@simonjason_: “If the IGBOS take over Netflix now. They will start hating. Let just say, let’s allow other tribes to strive abeg but not for long .

@showsammy: “Some people will see this your choice topic as tribal issues and will generate hateful comments.”

@okshoppaholic: “What does it really matter, Igobo, Hausa, or Yoruba, spirit of competition leave us e joor.’

@oluwamodupeolami: “Afamefuna I think is a igbo movie bt truly only yoruba donate d primevideo & netflix except showmax.”

@flakky1: “Beast of two worlds is not Femi Adebayo’s movie. Pls correct it.”

@pazimo_billion: “Other countries sees it as Nigerian movie. Why are we trying so hard to divide ourselves, just call it Nigerian movie and stop this tribal nonsense.’

@jolowokarina: “Mercy and Toyin are from Edo State.’

@the_duke_of_ijebulan: “Reno has been saying dis long ago but pple just like to argue…U think it’s by YouTube movies…All those baseless movies on YouTube.”