Presenting the finest movie producers in Nigeria, this compilation showcases the top 10 talents based on their recent remarkable contributions in the field of filmmaking. Alongside, this curated list features a selection of noteworthy Nigerian movies that you simply cannot miss.
1 . Jadesola Osiberu
Arguably the best producer and movie director presently., Jade Osiberu is the first on our list.

Greoh Studios was founded by Nigerian writer, director, and producer Jadesola Osiberu. She is well-known for the films Brotherhood, Isoken, Sugar Rush, The Trade and Gangs of Lagos, the first Nigerian original movie that will only be available on Amazon Prime Video.

2. Kunle Afolayan
Kunle Afolayan was born on the 30th of September 1974 into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Adeyemi Josiah Afolayan in Ebute-metta Lagos State, Nigeria. His father is the popular movie director and producer (Ade-Love) who worked in the traveling theatre of the 20th century.

His films consistently top the charts, and he is renowned for producing timeless works that are enjoyable at any time. He has received numerous honors for his exceptional work as a result, both in Nigeria and abroad. He is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the world of filmmaking. He has produced top movies like October 1, The Figurine and Anikulapo among many others.

3. Tunde Kelani
Nigerian filmmaker Tunde Kelani, also known as TK, was born on February 26, 1948. Over the course of a more than four-decade career, TK has developed a specialty in producing films that highlight Nigeria’s rich cultural legacy and are rooted in documentation, archiving, education, entertainment, and culture promotion.

As most of his works, including Ko se Gbe, O le ku, Thunder Bolt, The Narrow Path, White Handkerchief, Maami, and Dazzling Mirage, followed this style of filmmaking, he is also well recognized for his passion of turning literary works into movies.

4. Kemi Adetiba
Kemi Adetiba was born on the 8th of January 1980, she started her career at a very young age while being motivated by her fatherDele Adetiba who showed her a lot about the media world.

Apart from making movies, Kemi Adetiba is also a director. She has worked on some notable projects with renowned Nigerian musicians like Olamide, Waje, Niyola, Tiwa Savage, and many others. She has produced top notch movies like Wedding Party and King Of Boys.

5. Mo Abudu
Mo Abudu was born on the 11th of September 1964, she graduated from Ridgeway School, Midkent College, West Kent College and University of Westminster.

She has produced movies like Chief Daddy, Oloture, Elesin Oba amongst others.

6. Niyi Akinmolayan
Niyi Akinmolayan is a prominent Nigerian film director and one of Nollywood’s most successful hit makers. His career began with the 2008 film, ‘This Is War’, which he wrote and directed. Since then, he has written, directed, and/or produced more than 20 films and television series, including the hit film, ‘The Wedding Party’ (2016) and the box office hit, ‘Chief Daddy’ (2018).

In 2021, he signed a multi-year deal with Amazon Prime Video to become the exclusive global streaming home for Anthill Studios’ slate of cinema releases. His upcoming projects include the Nigerian-British action film, ‘War Songs’, and the epic love story, ‘Oyin’

7. Funke Akindele
She is a well-known Nollywood actress under the stage name Jenifa, which was inspired by one of her films. She is a major player in the Nigerian film industry. She has produced movies like Battle On Buka Street, Omo Ghetto and others.

8. Toka Mcrabor
A true master of his profession, Toka McBaror is a producer/director of motion pictures. McBaror, a Nigerian native who was raised in Kaduna, has quickly established himself as a master of all filming techniques. He is a highly accomplished, prolific, and multi-award winning director who is renowned for his coaching and production consulting services for movies. He has garnered numerous honors for his work, including six award wins for the film “Lotanna” and a nomination for “Kada River” at the 2018 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival in Canada.

9. Tade Ogidan
AKintade Ogidan, also known as Tade Ogidan, is a natural-born producer who, from the moment he began working in the industry, has been producing mind-blowing films.

‘The Reign of Abiku’ and ‘Blinking Hope’ are two of Tade Ogidan’s works. These two helped him gain so much notoriety, and he was able to take home honors at television festivals in the 1980s. He became well-known across the nation, and many people began approaching him for production work. He has produced movies like Madam Dearest and Diamond Ring amongst others.

10. Bimbo Stephens
Biodun Stephen began her film-making career in 2014 with the release of The Visit. The film was praised for its minimal yet insightful cast, story and originality. It received two nominations at the 2016 AMVCA. She has produced movies like Sista, Tiwa’s Baggage, Looking For Baami amongst others

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South African is One of the largest music export  in the world. The industry has produced Numerous famous artists and singers, with the like of Miriam Makeba, Brenda Fassie, Hugh Masekela, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, and Lucky Dube, have come from the sector. International anthems like Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika, Pata Pata, Umqombothi (song), and Vulindlela were created by these vocalists.

The growth of the social and cultural fabric of the nation was greatly aided by the music business, which includes a wide range of genres such Marabi, Kwaito, house music, Isicathamiya, Gqom, rock music, hip hop, and Amapiano. It has also played a huge impact in Africa (especially in Southern Africa, to the point where countries such as Namibia and Botswana have their own versions of South African music genres such as Kwaito, etc.)

The industry has produced a lot of  singers who have amassed wealth for themselves through their God-given talent, hard work  and  consistency.

Check below are list of richest musicians in South African according to Forbes




1. Black Coffee – $60 Million

Nkosinathi Innocent Sizwe Maphumulo, better known by his stage name Black Coffee, began his musical career at the Durban University of Technology before working as Madala Kunene’s backup singer.

Black Coffee is not only the second-richest artist in Africa, but also the richest in South Africa. With a net worth of $60 million, the South African DJ, record producer, and composer will lead Forbes’ list of the richest musicians in South Africa in 2022.

2. Steve Hofmeyr – $19 Million

Steve Hofmeyr is a multi-talented and controversial South Africa Singer, he also doubles as an actor, TV presenter, Brand Ambassador, and Speaker, With an estimated net worth of 18.73 Million Dollars, he topped the Forbes list of the richest Musicians in South Africa for many years.

3. AKA - $10 Million

The Popular South African Rapper, Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, popularly known as AKA, takes 3rd on the Forbes list of the richest Musicians in South Africa in 2022 with his $10 million net worth. He is one of the most successful rappers to come out of the country, with 4 studio albums and 1 extended play in his discography.

4. Juanita Du Plessis - $9 Million

The Legendary Afrikaans country singer, Juanita Du Plessis takes the number 4 spot among the richest musicians in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $9 Million. Although born in Namibia, she has grown to be one of the Country’s biggest singers, as a women representative in the industry.

5. Cassper Nyovest - $8 million

Cassper Nyovest, who is known as the face of rap in South Africa takes 5th position in the Forbes list of the richest Musicians in South Africa in 2022, with an estimated net worth of $8 Million. He began his career as an entertainer in 2004, after forming a HipHop group called Childhood Gangsta with his friends when he was 13. He then left to join Slow Motion, another group, which he left after he was signed into a record label.

6. Rebecca Malope - $5 Million

Rebecca Malope is the only Gospel artist that makes the list with a net worth of $ 5 Million. Popularly known as the “African Queen of Gospel.” Her music career spans more than three decades. She has sold at least 10 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling gospel artists of all time. Most of the 36 albums she has released have reached multi-platinum status.

7. Die Antwoord - $5 Million

Die Antwoord is a South African alternative hip-hop group. alternative hip-hop group formed in Cape Town in 2008. The group comprises rappers Watkin Tudor “Ninja” Jones and Anri “Yolandi Visser” du Toit, a male/female duo, and producers HITEK5000 and Lil2Hood.

The group with a combined net worth of $5 million is one of the richest groups in South Africa. The group released its debut album $O$ in 2008, the album achieved critical and commercial success charting in a few countries. They followed up with Ten$ion in 2012 and Donker Mag in 2012.

8. Dj Euphonik - $2.1 Million

Dj Themba, popularly known as Ephonik takes the 8th position on the Forbes list of the richest Musicians in South Africa in 2022. Euphonik who is also a producer and a radio presenter shot into the limelight for playing house music under the alias Euphonik.

He began his musical career as a teenager in 2003, he however established himself in the club music scene. It wasn’t long before his mixes achieved radio play, initially on regional station YFM. He was then offered the opportunity to host his own shows on the national radio station 5FM.

9. Nasty C – $2 million

The 25-year-old rapper, who is arguably the most successful international artist to come out of South Africa, takes the ninth spot with a net worth of $2 million. At the age of 14, he started his career, and in 2012, he released his debut mixtape, One Kid, a Thousand Coffins.

10. Oskido – $1.85 Million

Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa, better known by his stage name OSkido, is a South African DJ, record producer, recording artist, and businessman. With a $1.85 million net worth, he comes in at number 10 on the Forbes list of the richest musicians in South Africa in 2022.

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