Most recent news on Nollywood streets might be that Nollywood sweetheart, Genevieve Nnaji is making her debut as a Producer.
But not only Genevieve has taken the bold step to make her own movies, other actors have done it in the past and with much success too!
Let’s refresh your memories.
Funke Akindele
However, Funke realized that to tell her own stories, she had to make them by herself.
And that was when she made her debut as a Producer, making her first movie, Ojo Ketala.
Over a decade later and with numerous awards, including the prestigious AMAA for her role in Jenifa, Funke has shown us that she’s got great skills as an actress and a Producer.
Kunle Afolayan
And so, after starring in a few movie roles, the most prominent being Arese in Tunde Kelani’s Saworoide, he took the bold step of making his first movie as a co-producer in Irapada.
Even though the movie might have been a flop (not turning out as expected at the box office), his subsequent efforts; Figurine, Phone Swap and October 1, were box office hits and gathered him numerous awards.
The most recent being the AMVCA.
Rita Dominic
And it opened to critical and commercial success, placing the actress in the place of successful Producer and very successful actress.
Rukky Sanda
Always hiring class Acts and A-listers, Ms Rukky Sanda has learnt a thing or two about producing and they are working for her… like crazy.
Adebowale Seilat
After waiting endlessly for all of her initial projects to get produced,
Seilat Adebowale thought to take her own destiny into her hands.
So she went ahead and produced her first movie.
Although, green at the time, the movie came out to moderate success and moved her up the ladder in the movie industry.
With more movies under her acting belt, we expect something better for the next producing effort.
Although, green at the time, the movie came out to moderate success and moved her up the ladder in the movie industry.
With more movies under her acting belt, we expect something better for the next producing effort.
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