Women of Showmax
Showmax profiles the women both in front of and behind the camera in Nollywood throughout Women’s History Month.
This Women’s History Month, Showmax honours 30 women who are making iconic contributions to Nigeria’s movie industry, Nollywood.
From fast-rising stars to A-list actresses and producers, as well as Nollywood directors, costumiers, set designers, writers, and makeup artists.
Celebrating iconic women of Nollywood
Showmax Spotlights Lilian Omozele Paul: From physicist to award-winning makeup artist
Before embracing makeup, Lilian Omozele Paul was a physicist who earned a degree in Physics from the University of Maiduguri in 2005.
Showmax spotlights Yolanda Okereke-Fubara: Making Nollywood look the part
Yolanda Okereke-Fubara has gone beyond styling celebrities to designing and styling movie sets and costumes.
Showmax spotlights ChinneyLove Eze: The young producer making hit Nollywood movies
Like many other Nigerian movie producers, Chinneylove Eze started her Nollywood journey as an actor before transitioning into a producer.
Showmax spotlights Emem Isong-Misodi: The award-winning producer lighting the way for others
Emem Isong-Misodi has helped launch the careers of Nollywood A-listers like Stephanie Okereke and Dakore Egbuson-Akande.
Showmax spotlights Kemi Adetiba: From law to media all-rounder
Kemi Adetiba began her career as a radio presenter and in 2016 produced her first feature film, The Wedding Party, a box-office smash hit.
Showmax spotlights Dami Elebe: The Nollywood creative genius
Dami Elebe is a multi-talented creative who was awarded the 2018 ELOY awards Scriptwriter of The Year prize for her work in Nollywood.
Showmax spotlights Lota Chukwu: From Jenifa’s Diary to the big stage
Since starring in Jenifa’s Diary, Lota Chukwu has been on a rollercoaster, featuring in more than 10 movies and three drama series.
Showmax spotlights Funke Akindele: A gift that keeps giving
Through her titles such as Jenifa’s Diary, Funke Akindele has aided women’s inclusion in Nollywood and helped launch several careers.
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