Nigeria’s film industry in 2025 saw strong contributions from women filmmakers, whose projects performed well in cinemas and on digital platforms.
1. Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele continued to lead with box office hits. Her film Behind the Scenes grossed significant revenue shortly after release.
2. Kemi Adetiba
Kemi Adetiba’s Netflix series To Kill a Monkey drew attention for its storytelling and production quality.
3. Omoni Oboli
Omoni Oboli’s Love in Every Word attracted large digital audiences and sparked conversations about modern relationships.
4. Toyin Abraham
Toyin Abraham strengthened her role as actress and filmmaker with Iyalode and her directorial project Oversabi Aunty.
5. Biodun Stephen
Biodun Stephen’s Labake Olododo performed well at the box office, focusing on family-centered stories.
6. Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, Bisola Aiyeola, Wumi Toriola and Bolaji Ogunmola
The four actresses collaborated on the action comedy Gingerrr, released in September 2025. The film became one of the year’s most successful, grossing millions nationwide.
7. Ini Edo
Ini Edo released A Very Dirty Christmas in December. The title drew criticism from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), which called it offensive. Ini clarified that the film was not intended to disrespect Christianity and urged viewers to watch before judging.
