Ibrahim Yekini's "Koleoso" Hits 141.6M YouTube Views

Filmmaker and actor Ibrahim Yekini, known as Itele d’Icon, has celebrated a significant achievement with his movie series "Koleoso," which has reached 141.6 million combined views on YouTube, making it the most-viewed African film title on the platform. Yekini announced this milestone on September 9, describing it as a historic moment for Nollywood and African cinema.

The series, which consists of 13 parts, has recorded impressive viewership numbers: Part 1 has 9.8 million views, Part 2 has 9.9 million, Part 3 has 8.9 million, Parts 4 and 5 each have 10 million, Parts 6, 7, and 8 each have 12 million, Part 9 has 13 million, Part 10 leads with 16 million, and Parts 11, 12, and 13 have 9.9 million, 9.4 million, and 8.7 million views, respectively. This achievement underscores the growing impact of African cinema on global platforms.