Largest YouTube Channels Owned By Movie Producers In Nigeria 

Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, is a global powerhouse in volume but faces daunting challenges in distribution.

With just about 103 functioning cinemas serving more than 200 million people, most Nigerians cannot easily access new films on the big screen.

The situation is worsened by high cinema ticket prices and rampant piracy.

 

Even online streaming, which promised a solution, is constrained by costly data, patchy internet infrastructure, low purchasing power, and region‑based restrictions that lock many viewers out.

In response, Nigerian film producers are turning to YouTube, transforming it into a vast digital warehouse for their intellectual and creative property.

The platform bypasses the barriers of geography and income, allowing films to reach both rural audiences at home and the Nigerian diaspora abroad. It also offers creators a measure of protection against piracy while generating revenue through ads and channel memberships.

This article spotlights some of the largest producer‑owned YouTube channels in Nigeria, examining their subscriber growth, longevity in the market, the volume of creative works they’ve released, and channel views.

12. ChinneyLove Eze TV  

• Subscriber count: 630K
• Channel Views: 126 million

Chinneylove Eze Ogunje, one of Nollywood’s most prolific young producers, has quietly built a reputation as a force in Nigeria’s evolving film industry. Since launching her YouTube channel on May 18, 2013, she has cultivated an audience of more than 630,000 subscribers, releasing 52 original films and amassing over 126 million views, a feat that places her among the digital vanguard of African cinema.

Her most‑watched production on the platform, featuring Chioma Akpotha, Uche Jombo, Uche Montana, and Maurice Sam, has drawn between 1.2 million and 1.5 million views, underscoring the growing appetite for Nollywood content online.

Eze’s path to prominence began in 2013 with The Cartel, a Pan‑African production that earned multiple award nominations and signaled her ambition to transcend local boundaries. She followed with a string of box‑office successes, including Hire a Man (2016), which ranked among Nigeria’s top‑grossing films of 2017, and Hire a Woman (2019), the country’s highest earner that year. In 2023, after the release of Devil in Agbada and Teni’s Big Day, she signed an exclusive streaming deal with Amazon Prime, cementing her global reach.

11. Uche Montana TV 

• Subscriber count: 743K
• Channel Views: 94 million

Uche Montana TV, founded by popular Nigerian actress, model, screenwriter, and producer, has a growing subscriber count of 743,000 at the time of this video. The page also has a total of 86 videos, which have garnered 94.9 million channel views cumulatively all within one year since its February 13, 2024 launch.

The 28-year-old producer and actress, Montana, began acting in 2015 with Poison Ivy and shot to prominence in the Africa Magic television series Hush (2016–2017), a role that earned her the Moreklue All Youth Award (MAYA) for Best Supporting Actress. She has since appeared in notable films like The Fake Life of Abuja Housewives and Hire a Woman, showcasing her versatility across romance, drama, and comedy.

Now, as a producer and digital entrepreneur, Uche Montana leverages her channel to bypass Nollywood’s traditional distribution hurdles, connecting directly with audiences who demand accessible, on‑demand content. With her sharp storytelling, growing production slate, and loyal fan base, Uche Montana TV is positioning itself as one of the most dynamic Nollywood channels on YouTube.

10. Uduak Isong TV 

• Subscriber count: 718k
• Channel Views: 143 million

Uduak Isong Oguamanam, acclaimed Nollywood scriptwriter, producer, and entrepreneur, has turned her creative reach into a digital force through her YouTube platform, Uduak Isong TV. Launched on October 25, 2007, the channel has grown to 718,000 subscribers, with 123 videos amassing more than 143 million views.

Branded as a home for Nollywood movies, web series, celebrity interviews, and behind‑the‑scenes content, Uduak Isong TV offers audiences a unique window into both the glamour and the grit of Nollywood.

Her catalogue includes some of her most notable works, such as Okon Lagos (2011), Okon Goes to School (2013), Desperate Housegirls (2015), Lost in London (2017), and Falling (2015) the latter being her first production under her own company, Closer Pictures, with a reported budget of N10 million.

Uduak studied Communication Arts and Russian at the University of Ibadan, later earning a Master’s in New Media and Society from the University of Leicester. She has also trained at international institutions including the Berlinale Talent Campus and Raindance in the UK.

9. Georgina Ibeh TV 

• Subscriber no: 750K
• Channel Views: 192 million

Georgina Ibeh TV proudly lives up to its tagline as the “Home for Good Movies,” serving as a vibrant Nollywood hub for fans in Nigeria and across the diaspora.

The channel was published on December 21, 2013, and has a subscriber count of 750,000, delivering more than 670 videos and racking up over 192 million views, a strong testament to its consistency and resonance with audiences.

Behind the channel is Georgina Ibeh, a Nigerian actress, producer, and writer who has steadily built a reputation for heartfelt storytelling. She is the founder and CEO of GI Films, her production company through which she has produced notable projects including Dimma and Scarlet Chance.

Georgina began her acting journey in 2006, appearing in acclaimed TV series like The Patriots and Super Story. Though she took a break from acting in 2008, she made a return in 2010.

Georgina Ibeh TV reflects her dual role as both performer and producer, offering audiences not only the chance to enjoy compelling films but also a glimpse into the creative risks and entrepreneurial spirit that define today’s Nollywood.

8. Sonia Uche TV 

• Subscriber no: 863K
• Channel Views 114 million

Sonia Uche TV is a channel also dedicated to streaming Nollywood movies and has a cumulative watch time of 114 million from 66 videos on the page.

The page was published on June 3, 2023, and has since gathered a subscriber count of 863,000 people.

At the helm is Sonia Uche, Nigerian actress and entrepreneur, who has built her own identity in the industry despite hailing from a Nollywood dynasty. The daughter of celebrated producer Uche Nancy and sister to actress Chinenye Nnebe, Sonia rose to fame with standout roles in My Boss’s Daughter, Frank’s Wife, and Vanity. To date, she has appeared in over 100 Nollywood films, carving a niche for her emotional range and relatable performances.

7. Sandra Okunzunwa TV 

• Subscriber count: 883K
• Channel Views: 145 million

Sandra Ese Osayamon Okunzuwa, a 29‑year‑old Nollywood actress, lawyer, and producer, is emerging as one of the industry’s most prominent digital players. Her YouTube channel, Sandra Okunzuwa TV, launched on October 19, 2018, has grown to 883,000 subscribers, with 611 videos generating more than 145 million views, according to platform data.

The Benin City native, who trained as a lawyer before entering Nollywood, has leveraged YouTube. The channel, branded as “the home where every story steals your heart,” has become a leading outlet for Nollywood’s mid‑budget dramas and romance films.

Okunzuwa debuted in 2018 with Blind Spot and has since built a portfolio that includes Widflower (2022), Something Like Gold (2023), and the recent Joe’s Heart (2025). Her growing visibility earned her a 2021 Eko Star Film & TV Award, and she co‑hosted that year’s Africa Choice Awards alongside Ike Onyema.

Her strategy mirrors a wider Nollywood trend: using YouTube as both a distribution channel and a hedge against piracy while cultivating international audiences.

6. Bimbo Ademoye TV 

• Subscriber no: 1.14 million
• Channel View: 135 million

Bimbo Ademoye TV has quickly emerged as one of Nollywood’s brightest digital success stories. In a space often dominated by long‑established producers, Bimbo has carved her niche with a fresh blend of skits, web series, and relatable short‑form content that resonates with audiences both at home and abroad.

Published on July 14, 2022, the channel has already drawn over 1.14 million subscribers and more than 135 million views, proving that Nollywood’s new generation of storytellers can thrive far beyond the cinema screen.

An award‑winning Nigerian actress celebrated for her comedic timing and heartfelt performances, she made headlines after winning Best Actress in a Comedy TV Series at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for her role in Selina.

Ademoye is a business administration graduate from Covenant University, though her passion for storytelling led her into Nollywood. Her acting career began in 2014 with the short film Where Talent Lies, produced with guidance from her mentor, Uduak Isong. By 2015, she was cast in It’s About Your Husband, and her talent quickly drew industry recognition.

5. FAAN TV 

• Subscriber no: 1.29M
• Channel Views: 335 million

Funke Akindele, Nollywood’s undisputed box office queen, has extended her dominance from cinema halls to the digital stage through FAAN TV (Funke Akindele Network TV). Launched on June 9, 2015, the channel now boasts 1.29 million subscribers, with a staggering 2,470 videos and more than 335 million views, a content volume unmatched by most Nollywood producers on YouTube.

Branded as an entertainment hub for “interesting, educating, thrilling, and hilarious” movies, musicals, and television series, FAAN TV is home to some of Akindele’s biggest projects, including the long‑running, award‑winning Jenifa’s Diary. The channel exemplifies Akindele’s 360‑degree approach to storytelling, blending film, comedy, web series, and PR‑driven campaigns into a single digital ecosystem.

Akindele first gained recognition through the UNFPA‑sponsored sitcom I Need to Know (1998–2002). Her career breakthrough came with Jenifa (2008), which grew into a cultural phenomenon. Since then, she has become the highest‑grossing director in Nigerian box office history, with films like A Tribe Called Judah pushing her career gross past N4.7 billion.

Beyond entertainment, Akindele has become a public figure of national influence, serving as a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, a gubernatorial candidate in Lagos, and in 2025, making The Hollywood Reporter’s list of the most influential women in international film.

With FAAN TV, Funke Akindele has not only created a digital empire but also reshaped how Nollywood tells its stories online.

4. Omoni Oboli TV 

• Subscriber no: 1.34 million
• Channel Views: 277 million

Omoni Oboli, Nollywood’s acclaimed actress, director, and producer, has expanded her reign from the box office to YouTube, where her channel, Omoni Oboli TV, has quickly become a powerhouse for Nigerian cinema.

Launched on December 6, 2023, the channel already commands an impressive 1.34 million subscribers, with 663 videos generating more than 277 million views, a remarkable feat for a platform less than two years old.

Branded as “the home of the best and latest premium Nigerian movies,” Omoni Oboli TV releases new content weekly, reflecting the actress‑producer’s commitment to consistent, audience‑driven storytelling. Its reach extends beyond Nigeria, with a French‑language sister channel, Omoni Oboli French TV, catering to a global francophone audience.

Oboli has built a formidable career since her early debut in Bitter Encounter (1996). After a decade‑long hiatus, she returned in 2009 with The Figurine and went on to produce and star in acclaimed titles. With Omoni Oboli TV, she continues to redefine Nollywood’s global footprint, proving that premium Nigerian films can thrive far beyond cinema halls.

3. Maurice Sam TV 

• Subscriber no: 1.86 million
• Channel Views: 333 million

Maurice Sam TV is another YouTube channel that hosts a ton of Nollywood movies digitally. Behind the channel is Maurice Sam, a multifaceted Nigerian actor, DJ, model, and influencer who first captured nationwide attention in 2016 with his breakout role as Acid in the hit TV series Hustle.

He went on to feature in several acclaimed EbonyLife productions, including Netflix’s Blood Sisters (2022), before making the leap to executive producer of his own Nollywood films, many of which now premiere directly on his YouTube channel.

The channel was published on June 5, 2013, and now has 1.86 million subscribers, 96 videos, and over 333 million views.

A graduate of Mass Communication from Lagos State University, Maurice has cemented his reputation as Nollywood’s “lover boy” with standout performances in The Big Fat Lie (2019), Steal My Heart (2024), and Twice the Love (2024). Today, Maurice Sam TV serves as the primary outlet for his growing body of self‑produced work, making him not just a screen favorite but also a digital entrepreneur shaping Nollywood’s YouTube era.

2. Uchenna Mbunabo TV 

• Subscriber no: 2.99 million
• Channel Views: 660 million

Uchenna Mbunabo TV is one of Nollywood’s most influential digital platforms, a reflection of its founder’s decades‑long commitment to Nigerian cinema. Created on April 10, 2013, the channel has soared to 2.99 million subscribers, with 205 videos amassing over 660 million views, securing its place among the top Nollywood YouTube channels.

The brain behind the platform, Uchenna Mbunabo, is a veteran producer, scriptwriter, and CEO of One & Two Film Production. He has produced more than 100 films since his breakout hit My Everlasting Love in 2007.

He studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, earned a Master’s from the University of Ibadan, and trained further at the New York Film Academy, blending academic rigor with creative ambition.

Mbunabo is renowned for cross‑border collaborations, among the first Nigerian producers to integrate Ghanaian stars like Jackie Appiah and Majid Michel into Nollywood projects, expanding the industry’s Pan‑African appeal. Films like Celebrity Marriage (2017) established his standing. He has also been outspoken about regional trade and production challenges, notably calling out practices in Ghana that threatened Nollywood’s growth.

1. Ruth Kadiri 247 

• Subscriber count: 3.24M
• Channel Views: 526 million

Ruth Kadiri, Nollywood actress, screenwriter, and producer, is widely recognized as the pioneer of Nollywood’s YouTube producer movement, a shift that has redefined how Nigerian films are made, distributed, and consumed.

Her channel, RuthKadiri247, launched on March 15, 2014, and stands today as one of the industry’s most influential digital platforms, with 3.24 million subscribers, 164 videos, and more than 526 million views.

At a time when Nigeria’s cinema infrastructure offered fewer than 110 screens for a population of over 200 million, and piracy eroded traditional distribution, Kadiri saw YouTube not just as an outlet but as a revolution.

Kadiri studied Mass Communication at the University of Lagos and Business Administration at Yaba College of Technology before debuting in Nollywood with Boys Cot. She went on to write and co‑write screenplays such as Matters Arising, Heart of a Fighter, and Sincerity, and to produce films like Somebody Lied and Memory Lane.