Ruth Kadiri, Timini Egbuson, Omowunmi Dada & More Secure Spots on YNaija’s ‘The Nollywood 100’ List

In a grand event held on January 15, 2024, The Nollywood 100, a YNaija initiative in collaboration with EbonyLife, honored the luminaries of the Nigerian film industry.

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This exclusive gathering paid homage to the visionaries who have reshaped the cinematic landscape over the past year.

Dubbed “The Nollywood 100,” the event was a testament to the creativity and commitment of those driving Nigerian cinema forward.

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Among the distinguished recipients were Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Rahama Sadau, Chidi Mokeme, and numerous others.

Check out the complete roster of award winners below.

1. Editi Effiong
2. Mary Njoku
3. Niyi Akinmolayan
4. C.J Obasi
5. Tobi Bakre
6. Tunde Apalowo
7. Kelechi Udegbe
8. Onyinye Odokoro
9. Nse Ikpe-Etim
10. Oge Obasi
11. Richard Mofe Damijo
12. Funke Akindele
13. Bimbo Ademoye
14. Olumide Oworu
15. Timini Egbuson
16. Jade Osiberu
17. Emeka Nwagbaraocha
18. Biodun Stephen
19. Scarlet Gomez
20. Yinka Edward
21. Lateef Adedimeji
22. Rahama Sadau
23. Barnabas ’Barny’ Emordi
24. Funlola Aofiyebi
25. Kehinde Bankole
26. Lala Akindoju
27. Chimezie Imo
28. Fawaz of Ikorodu Bois
29. Eku Edewor
30. Paul Nnadiekwe
31. Ruth Kadiri
32. Femi Adebayo
33. Pat Nebo
34. Taiwo Adeyemi
35. Adedapo Idowu
36. Damola Ademola
37. Zulumoke Oyibo
38. Dimeji Ajibola
39. Naz Onuzo
40. Martha Ehinome
41. Adebowale “Mr Macaroni” Adebayo
42. Bolaji Ogunmola
43. Gabriel Afolayan
44. Olarotimi Fakunle
45. Adim Isiakpona
46. Uzoamaka Aniunoh
47. Toyosi Etim-Effiong
48. Chioma Ude
49. Mimi Bartels
50. Mautin Tainu
51. Ini Edo
52. Anita Eboigbe and Daniel Okechukwu
53. Oris Aigbokhaevbolo
54. Ikeade Oriade
55. Stephanie Linus
56. Wilfred Okiche
57. Omowunmi Dada
58. Donald Tombia
59. Kenneth Gyang
60. Lonzo Nzekwe
61. Mo Abudu
62. Ireti Doyle
63. Chidi Mokeme
64. Shaffy Bello
65. Toyin Abraham
66. Xavier Ighorodje
67. Uzee Usman
68. Chioma Chukwuka
69. Jay Franklyn Jituboh
70. Ifeanyi Barbara Chidi
71. Showmax
72. Prime Video
73. Netflix
74. Lagos Fringe
75. Africa Magic
76. Nollywood Film Club
77. Nollywire
78. FilmOne
79. Ink blot
80. Anthill
81. Genoveva Umeh
82. Okechukwu Nwankwo
83. Oluwatobi Makinde
84. Uche Jumbo
85. Zubby Michael
86. Tina Mba
87. Daniel Etim-Effiong
88. Sam Maurice
89. James Omokwe
90. Uzor Anukwe
91. Joke Silva
92. Kayode Kasum
93. Adeolauwa Owu
94. Nancy Isime
95. Jide Kene Achufusi
96. Lani Aisida
97. Ade Laoye
98. Dami Elebe
99. Inechi Opara
100. Iyebiye Adeitan