{
  "id": 16249268,
  "title": "Female faces defining Nollywood’s new era",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/female-faces-defining-nollywoods-new-era",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-24T00:09:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/female-faces-defining-nollywoods-new-era/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood continues to evolve, with a new generation of actresses captivating audiences through their performances and digital presence. Bimbo Ademoye, a versatile actress, filmmaker and content creator, has been leading this evolution. Ademoye gained prominence with the 2017 romantic comedy ‘Backup Wife’ and has since starred in films like ‘Sugar Rush’, ‘Anikulapo’, ‘Gangs of Lagos’ and ‘Gingerrr’, which collectively grossed over N435.5m within six weeks. She has also built a substantial following on digital platforms, releasing films directly through her YouTube channel, Bimbo Ademoye TV. Her recent releases, ‘My 30th Wedding’ and ‘Sibe’ (The Movie), have garnered millions of views, demonstrating her growing influence in Nollywood.\n\nUche Montana, another prominent figure, brings a unique blend of talent and digital savvy to the industry. Born in Lagos, Montana pursued a career in acting after studying Law at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education. Her breakthrough came with the Africa Magic series ‘Hush’ (2016–2017), earning her a MAYA Award. Montana has since appeared in numerous Nollywood productions, including ‘Thin Line’, ‘The Fake Life of Abuja Housewives’, ‘Banana Island Ghost’, ‘The Eve’, ‘Made in Heaven’, ‘Roses and Ivy’ and ‘Behind the Scenes’. Her recent digital releases, such as ‘The Merger’ and ‘Second Chances’, have attracted millions of views, reflecting her growing digital influence. Montana also maintains a strong presence on social media, where she has built a significant following.",
  "summary": "Meet the talented actresses defining Nollywood’s new era, including Bimbo Ademoye, Uche Montana, and Sunshine Rosman, who are captivating fans on screen. Read More: https://punchng.com/female-faces-defining-nollywoods-new-era/",
  "key_points": [
    "Bimbo Ademoye leads Nollywood evolution as actress, filmmaker, content creator",
    "Gained prominence in 2017 romantic comedy 'Backup Wife'",
    "Released films through YouTube channel Bimbo Ademoye TV"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}