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Biodun Stephen
Occupations
Filmmaker, Writer, Director, Producer, Radio Presenter
Alma Mater
Obafemi Awolowo University
Also known as
Biodun Stephen Oladigbo
Biography
CAREER
Biodun Stephen is a prominent Nigerian filmmaker specializing in romantic drama and comedy. She began her filmmaking career in 2014 with The Visit (which she produced), earning two nominations at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). She has directed, produced, and written numerous films, often drawing inspiration from personal experiences and naming projects after central characters. Her notable works includes, The Visit (2015), Picture Perfect (2016/2017), Glimpse (2017), Tiwa’s Baggage (2017), Ovy’s Voice (2017), Tough Love (2017), Seven and Half Dates (2018), All Shades of Wrong (2018), The Ghost and the Tout (2018), Ehi’s Bitters (2018), Looking For Baami (2019), Joba (2019; also acted as Deaconess Frances), Breaded Life (2021), Progressive Tailors Club (2021), Aki and Pawpaw (2022), Sista (2023), Different Strokes (2023), Muri & Ko (2024). She continues to produce content through her company, Shutterspeed Projects, and maintains an active presence with her audience via social media and her YouTube channel (BiodunStephenTV).
PERSONAL LIFE
Biodun Stephen is married. She met her husband while studying at university (in their second year). The couple has children.
Filmography
Alechenu
2026
Roles in Alechenu
- As Director
- As Producer
- As Executive-producer
Teacher's Boy
2026
Roles in Teacher's Boy
- As Story
- As Executive-producer
Kene's Silence
2026
Roles in Kene's Silence
- Played the character of Adunni.
- As Story
- As Executive-producer
Borrowed Husband
2026
Roles in Borrowed Husband
- As Executive-producer
Box Office
Weekly Top Grossing3 Cold Dishes
₦5,331,351.00
Gingerrr
₦12,727,775.00
Gingerrr
₦21,139,500.00
The Herd
₦16,977,673.00
3 Cold Dishes
₦15,261,240.00
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