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Actress and content creator Omoni Oboli has been crowned YouTube Nigeria Content Creator of the Year, topping the list as number one.

The award marked a milestone in Oboli’s flourishing career as a YouTube personality.

In a celebratory post, Oboli expressed her gratitude to God, attributing her success to divine favor.

She also thanked her team, family, and fans for their unwavering support, acknowledging their role in her achievement.

The actress dedicated her award to her partner, Tomi Adeoye, and her family, who have been instrumental in her journey.

She wrote, “Where do I even begin to glorify you oh Lord! Oh for a thousand tongues to sing your praise. You have been too good to me. I am so unworthy yet you have chosen to bless me in ways I cannot comprehend.

“YouTube Nigeria Content Creator of the Year. Number 1 @youtubeafrica My God, you are truly showing off with me. My heart is full and overflowing.

“This has been an incredible year for Omoni Oboli TV. Every milestone, every breakthrough, every open door, I owe it all to you my cast, my crews and my beautiful besties. Thank you for every view, every like, every comment, every share, every post and every recommendation. You are the wind beneath our wings and I love you deeply.

“To my best girl and partner, Tomi Adeoye @tomesadeoye this one is actually for you. To my family, thank you for holding me up and loving me through it all.

“This validation, this honor, this recognition, I return it all to Jesus. Thank you Lord for choosing to shine your light on me.

“Keep watching Omoni Oboli Tv on YouTube. I love being your number 1. If you haven’t subscribed, pls do so and join our 1.7 million strong community. It’s FREE”.

The win has sparked widespread congratulations from fans and well-wishers.

Filmmaker and actress Omoni Oboli has expressed gratitude t fans and supporters for overwhelming love and enthusiasm for her film, “Love in Every Word: The Wedding”.

In a post on Instagram, she thanked them for celebrating her work and making her feel seen and appreciated.

The actress acknowledged the impact of their support on her career, stating that it reminded her why she tells stories to touch hearts, make people laugh, and glorify God through love.

Oboli wrote: “My dearest besties, I honestly don’t even know where to start. Every view, every comment, every post, every share… you’ve poured so much love into LOVE IN EVERY WORD: THE WEDDING, and my heart is so full. You stayed up late, you celebrated like it was your own win, and you made and are still making history with me.

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“There were moments I cried reading your comments because I could feel your love through the screen. You made all the hard work worth it. You reminded me why I tell stories, to touch hearts, to make people laugh, and to glorify God through love.

“From the bottom of my heart, thank you. You are the reason this dream keeps growing, and I’ll never take you for granted”.

Filmmaker and actress Omoni Oboli is celebrating 25 years of marriage with husband, Nnamdi Oboli.

The actress shared a romantic post on Instagram, expressing gratitude and love for her partner.

Omoni Oboli described Nnamdi as her “King, best friend, and partner in purpose”.

She highlighted the importance of their faith, friendship, and commitment to each other, stating that “love, real love, is built on friendship, laughter, grace, and prayer”.

The actress praised Nnamdi for being her rock, calling him her “safe place, biggest cheerleader, and the wind beneath my wings”.

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She also reflected on the memories they’ve shared, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the legacy they’re building together.

She wrote: “25 Years of Forever. A quarter of a century with you @nnamdioboli I sometimes wonder what I did to deserve you!

“My King, my best friend, my partner in purpose! Twenty five years and it still feels like we are just getting started. Through every season, God has held us, refined us, and reminded me again and again that love, real love, is built on friendship, laughter, grace, and prayer.

“We have grown, changed, cried, and conquered side by side. You have been my safe place, my biggest cheerleader, the wind beneath my wings and the one who sees me beyond the spotlight. With you, I have learned that partnership is not just about romance, it is about showing up daily, choosing each other, and believing in what God is doing through us.

“Here is to every memory we have made, every storm we have weathered, and every new adventure ahead. I am so grateful for the life we have built, the love that keeps growing, and the legacy we are creating together.

“I love you deeply, now and always #25YearsOfLove #ForeverMyKing”.

Actress and producer Omoni Oboli has encouraged her followers whom she called, ‘besties, not to give up in their pursuits.

She shared this on her Instagram handle on Wednesday, describing her followers as ‘besties’ signifying her love and affection for her people.

“And to encourage you besties: if you’re in a season of waiting don’t give up. God sees you. God hears you. Your time is coming, and when it does, it will be speedy and undeniable.”

Omoni shared how she waited for roles with her colleague, Uzor Arukwe, during their early acting years before she became a well-known actress and even a producer.

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“On set 2 days ago, @uzor.arukwe and I were reminiscing about how we used to sit at home praying and crying to God for work. Now we are overwhelmed with it.

“What a faithful God! I just want to take a moment to appreciate my King. The one who makes all things beautiful in His time.” she wrote.

Omoni Oboli has gained recognition for her engaging and relatable Nigerian movies and has a film production named Omoni Oboli TV.

Veteran actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has opened up about the secret behind her enduring 24-year marriage to her husband, Nnamdi Oboli, revealing that their commitment to making the marriage work was sealed even before they walked down the aisle in 2000.

In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Omoni explained that their decision to eliminate divorce as an option was a major factor that sustained their union over the decades.

“Staying married for over two decades… First things first, you have to decide. It’s a decision. From day one, we decided that divorce was not an option—even before we got married,” she said.

The filmmaker emphasised the power of forgiveness, stressing that most issues in marriage can be resolved if both partners are willing to let go of offences.

“There’s almost nothing someone can do that you can’t forgive, if you want to forgive. We all have to realise that we’re all sinners,” she noted.

Omoni candidly shared that the first year of their marriage was extremely turbulent, largely because they had a very short courtship—her husband proposed just two weeks after they met, and they got married four months later.

“I was young. Till today, I don’t know how I agreed to marry him so quickly. But I know I fell in love with the way my husband loved me,” she said.

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Reflecting further, she explained that the early chaos in their marriage didn’t break them because they had already made a firm decision to stay committed, regardless of the challenges.

Omoni also tied her personal story to her new film sequel, “After a Night in July,” which she says holds deep personal significance, as it mirrors parts of her own marital journey.

In a caption accompanying a promotional video, she wrote:

“After a Night in July is so special to me because parts of it mirror my real life. My husband proposed two weeks in, and we married four months later! Our first year was turbulent, but we chose love. If you’re married or intend to marry, you’ll learn, laugh, and love.”

Actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has appealed to stakeholders on the need for unity and self-reliance in the industry. 

She stressed that nobody is coming to save Nollywood and it’s up to the industry players to work together to overcome challenges.

Oboli acknowledged the struggles by many in the industry, noting that some individuals aren’t getting a return on their investment but continue to push forward due to their passion and hope for better days.

She encouraged actors, crew members, and producers to support one another and not hinder those who are working hard to keep the industry afloat.

With faith and optimism, Oboli assured the Nollywood community that things will get better, stating that “God is in our story.” 

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She wrote on Instagram: “Dear Nollywood, Nobody is coming to save us! We are all we have, but we are enough. We must be intentional about our survival. It’s hard all around. I know, but let’s support the ones fighting tooth and nail to keep the industry running. Let’s not choke them. A lot of people aren’t getting a return on their investment, but they keep going because they believe in and hope for better days. Let’s work together. Love always OMoney.

“If it’s so hard, why do they keep shooting? For some people, it’s passion. This is their life, their love, what keeps them going. For others, it’s the hope and belief that it will get better. Let’s support ourselves, actors, crew and producers
It will get better. God is in our story. Always remember that I love you”.

Filmmaker and actress Omoni Oboli has addressed the film industry’s reliance on popular faces, stating that the practice is a global standard driven by audience recognition and preference.

Oboli explained that viewers are naturally drawn to movies featuring familiar actors, which she said is the reason filmmakers often cast well-known names to attract a larger audience.

She noted that when actors become household names, it not only boosts a film’s visibility but also creates more job opportunities within the industry.

According to her, this trend isn’t unique to Nollywood but is a common strategy used across the global entertainment landscape. 

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She added that by featuring recognisable talent, filmmakers improve their chances of success, as audiences tend to trust and engage more with familiar faces.

She said in an interview, “So, you know, all over the world, the reason why people try to build their career is so that they become household names, is so that they become faces that people can recognize. Because the more popular you are, the more jobs you will get. It is what it is. It’s not peculiar to Nollywood. That’s how it is all over the world. People have their faves and they want to see their faves.

“However, we also create faves. We also use people that people didn’t really know them before. And then you use them over and over again and they become faves. So once they become faves, everyone is now using them. So that’s how it works. So it’s not a bad thing to say, oh, filmmakers are using popular faces. At the end of the day, the audience would click on a movie because they recognize who’s on the cover, right? And actors know that. So everyone wants to be popular.

“Everyone wants to be a household name so that when people see your film, they click because they know you and they like you. It’s just the way people would buy something from people they know, love and trust, right? It’s the same thing with movies. So yes, we use people that are not well known and we make them well known so that other people would use them as well, right? So that’s how it works”.

Actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has said that the Nigerian film industry possesses original stories that can stand shoulder to shoulder with those from Hollywood.

In a video shared online, Oboli addressed criticisms of predictability in Nollywood films, noting that the true magic lies in the storytelling journey, not necessarily in an unexpected ending.

“A story can be predictable, but if it’s well told, people will still watch it and enjoy it,” she said, emphasising the power of strong narrative and character development.

Oboli also pointed to the global appeal of Nollywood, revealing that YouTube analytics show diverse international viewership. “It’s not just Nigerians or Africans watching. People from all over the world are tuning in to enjoy our stories,” she added.

Oboli said, “Stories have never really been our problem. I feel like in this part of the world, we have actually more original stories than outside of Nigeria. I dare say that Nollywood has more original stories than Hollywood.

“I hear people say, Oh, these movies are predictable. I’m like, name five or ten Hollywood movies that are not predictable. We all know the superhero is going to win the day.

If it’s a romantic comedy, you know the girl is going to get the guy or the guy is going to get the girl. So it’s not about the predictability of a film. What you’re watching is the journey.

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“What you’re watching out for is the process. How do they get there? If the journey is not interesting, that’s when you start saying, Oh, so predictable. That is because you didn’t enjoy the journey.

But if the journey is interesting, you know where it’s going, but the journey is just so interesting. It keeps you glued. It keeps you, you know, staying and watching and loving it, right? So we have a lot of very original stories.

“Our journeys are getting more and more interesting. And the truth is the audience are loving it. And I’m not just talking about the Nigerian audience.

I’m talking about an audience from all over the world. Like, I mean, YouTube is special in a way that it can show you where people are watching from. So your back end will show you where people are watching from.

“And people are literally watching these movies from all over. Sometimes you see some countries like, really? Do they watch our movies there? People are watching from all over the world. And it’s not even just Nigerians or Africans in those places. It’s literally that people are getting more and more interested

Actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has emphasised the importance of choosing a life partner who is genuinely kind and supportive of one’s dreams and goals.

In a recent interview, Oboli stated that a partner’s wealth or material gifts should not outweigh their ability to encourage and believe in your aspirations.

She warned that marrying someone who lacks these qualities can hinder personal growth and lead to long-term regrets.

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According to her, kindness and support lay the foundation for a successful relationship, with other elements falling into place naturally.

Oboli wrote, “The first thing I would say is marry someone who believes in your dreams and your goals because if you don’t, that would really derail you in terms of your career. Marry someone who’s kind, you know. It’s not about how much money a man has or how many gifts he’s giving you or how many trips he’s taking you on. Is he a kind person? Because if he’s not kind, you’re really going to suffer later, you know. So you have to be very sure that, first of all, this man is going to support my dreams, he’s going to support my goals, and he’s a kind man. I think if you get those two things right, pretty much everything else will fall in place.”