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Niyi Akinmolayan

Niyi Akinmolayan

Director · born 3 November 1982 · Ondo, Nigeria

Niyi Akinmolayan is a Nigerian filmmaker and director and one of Nollywood’s most successful hitmakers. Five of his films rank in the top 50 highest grossing Nigerian films: The Wedding Party 2 Chief Daddy, Prophetess, My Village People, and The Set Up. He is also the founder and Creative Director of Anthill Studios, a media production facility. In January 2022, Anthill Studios signed a multi-year deal with Amazon Prime Video to become the exclusive global streaming home for Anthill’s slate of cinema releases following their theatrical runs in Nigeria

Where to start: Colours of Fire (2025).

As director 18

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Niyi Akinmolayan movie?

By viewer score, Colours of Fire (2025) at 0.0/10.

What are Niyi Akinmolayan’s most popular movies?

Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke.

How many movies has Niyi Akinmolayan made?

18 films on TMDB, 18 as director.

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