Because creativity has always flourished in Nigeria, it should come as no surprise that its gifted musicians have made waves in the music industry as well as the film industry. Some female musicians, such as Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade, have demonstrated their flexibility by starring in movies. Tiwa Savage is just one example.
Nigerian Female Musicians Who Have Appeared in Movies
In the following article, we will analyze the careers of a few Nigerian female singers who have also appeared in films.
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Tiwa Savage
Tiwa Savage is widely regarded as one of the most successful female musicians to emerge from Nigeria. She is known for a number of successful songs, and she also has some experience in the acting world. She had a role in the Nollywood film “Shuga,” which was released in 2015. She portrayed Sade Banjo, a woman with an independent personality who fell in love with a man despite the fact that he was HIV positive.
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Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade is another well-known Nigerian female artist who has also dabbled in the acting world. In the Nollywood film “The Lionheart,” which was released in 2016, she had a starring role. She portrayed the part of Onyinye, the daughter of a successful businessman who was opposed to her following her passion of becoming a chef. Her father was against her pursuing her dream.
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Omawumi
Omawumi is a gifted artist whose voice is noted for having a lot of soul. She has also acted in a few movies produced in the Nollywood film industry, such as “House of Gold” and “Inale.” She plays the major part of Inale, a princess who was required to flee her country in order to avoid being offered as a sacrifice, in the film “Inale.”
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Chidinma Ekile
Chidinma Ekile is a musician that came out on top in the music competition known as Project Fame, which airs in Nigeria. Since then, she has established herself as a successful musician as well as an actress. In the year 2018, she had a starring role in the Nollywood film “The Bridge.” Stella, a young woman who fell in love with a man who was a member of an opposing ethnic group, was portrayed by the actress.
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Seyi Shay
Seyi Shay is a gifted musician who is recognized for her one-of-a-kind voice. Her first role was in the 2018 Nollywood film “Lara and the Beat,” which marked her entry into the acting world. She portrayed the protagonist character, an artist named Lara Giwa, who was tasked with preventing a competing music label from acquiring the record label owned by her family.
In conclusion, female Nigerian musicians have demonstrated their versatility by starring in movies in recent years. They have demonstrated that women are capable of succeeding in both fields, and as a result, they have established a benchmark for other female performers to strive toward. We look forward to having more of them appear on our televisions in the years to come.
