Koleoso Becomes Most-Viewed African Film on YouTube

Filmmaker and actor Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele d'Icon, announced that his film series Koleoso has surpassed 141.6 million combined views across 13 parts on YouTube, making it the most-viewed African movie title on the platform. This achievement was confirmed in a statement released on Tuesday, with view counts still increasing.

The series has consistently performed well, with Part 1 garnering 9.8 million views, Part 2 9.9 million, Part 3 8.9 million, and Parts 4 and 5 each reaching 10 million views. Parts 6, 7, and 8 attracted 12 million views each, Part 9 reached 13 million, and Part 10 topped the chart at 16 million views.

Parts 11, 12, and 13 brought in 9.9 million, 9.4 million, and 8.7 million views, respectively. The Yoruba-language series, which combines supernatural elements with family drama, has captivated audiences in Nigeria and beyond since its launch through the IteleDIconStudio YouTube channel.

Earlier in 2026, it became the first Nollywood and African movie title to exceed 100 million cumulative views across multiple parts on a single YouTube channel.