Nigerian female filmmakers, Mo Abudu, Funke Akindele, and Jade Osiberu have been honored on the Hollywood Reporter’s list of the 40 Most Powerful Women in International Film.
This recognition celebrates women who have made tremendous impact in storytelling and encouraging emerging talents amidst a tumultuous film market.
The magazine commended Mo Abudu for her resilience and innovation in the production industry despite setbacks such as Amazon Prime Video’s withdrawal from African original productions.
Her latest endeavor, the short film *Dust to Dreams*, directed by Idris Elba, secured funding from the African Export Import Bank’s new $1 billion Creative Africa film fund.
Another trailblazer in the film industry is Funke Akindele, the producer at Film One Entertainment. She was celebrated for her diverse career and recent political involvement.
Her film *A Tribe Called Judah*, which she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in, has become Nigeria’s highest-grossing film, earning approximately $1.2 million at the box office.
Jade Osiberu, founder of Greoh studios was recognized for her artistic vision and innovative storytelling. The magazine lauded her for her work on “Gangs of Lagos”, a crime thriller for Amazon that showcases her cinematic prowess.
Her upcoming feature, *Everything Scatter*, explores the interconnected lives of five young individuals during a day of street protests in Lagos, further demonstrating her narrative ambition and creativity.
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