Biodun Stephen Biography: Age, Movies, Husband, Daughter, Net Worth

Biodun Stephen Biography, Age, Movies, Husband, Net Worth – Biodun Stephen is a Nigerian film director, writer and producer, specializing in romantic drama and comedy films. She has been noted for getting inspiration for the title of her films, from the main character names as depicted in the film with Tiwa’s Baggage, Ovy’s Voice, Ehi’s Bitters and Sobi’s Mystic as notable examples.

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Biodun Stephen Biography

Biodun Stephen Oladigbo is a popular Nigerian actress, writer, film maker, content creator and film director born on December 16. She came to limelight for her blockbuster four-cast movie “The Visit” in 2015. Her movies were rated by the audience as the best on iRoko TV in 2017 and 2018.

Biodun Stephen Education

Biodun Stephen is an alumna of Obafemi Awolowo University, where she studied philosophy. After-which, she underwent practical film production training at London Film Academy.

Biodun Stephen Career

Biodun Stephen began her film-making career in 2014 with the release of The Visit. The film was praised for its minimal yet insightful cast, story and originality. It received two nominations at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in Lagos. During an interview with Tribune on various facets of her career, she recalled that acting was her “first love”, but didn’t have a breakthrough in it hence her decision to improve by attaining new skills abroad. She describes the provision of a platform to communicate with the world as her motivation for delving into film-making.

In 2017, Stephen film, Picture Perfect received five nominations, and won two awards at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards, for categories best actor in a lead role (Bolanle Ninalowo) and best use of food in a film. She also won best director award at the 2016 Maya Awards (Africa). Speaking to Guardian on the origin of her love stories, Stephen stated “I draw inspiration from my experiences, my pains, my joys, sad moments in my life and in the lives of people around me”. For her directorial role in Tiwa’s Baggage, she was nominated for best director at 2018 City People Movie Awards.

In August 2018, her film Seven and Half Dates was recommended by Guardian as a film to see in the weekend. In an interview with Nigerian Tribune, Stephen recalled that being nominated for AMVCA has been her most accomplished moment, and provided her with the confidence to continue film-making. She describes Emem Isong and Mary Njoku as individuals within the film sector that inspires her. Her artistry in having some form of titular characters has been highlighted by film critics.

Aside film-making, Stephen is also a radio personality, where she anchors a weekend show titled Whispers.

Biodun Stephen Movies

• Sobi’s Mystic
• Tiwa’s Baggage
• Last Days
• Emerald
• Spider
• Ehis Bitters
• Ovy’s Voice
• Picture Perfect
• All Shades of Wrong
• Glimpse
• Seven and Half Days
• Tough Love
• The Becoming of Obim

Biodun Stephen Husband

Biodun is married with children. She met her husband at the University, they dated for two years before they got married.

She had revealed in an interview that her husband had initially kicked against her career but later became comfortable with her new found passion as a movie producer.

Biodun Stephen Net Worth

Biodun Stephen has an estimated net worth of $400,000. She is one of the most talented actress and screenwriter with engaging and highly relatable stories.