Steve Sodiya
- Birthplace
- Abeokuta
- Occupation
- Filmmaker, Chief Executive Officer, Post-production Specialist
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Steve Sodiya started his career with an advertising agency. His interest in filmmaking began as it was starting to get interesting in Nigeria, influenced by successful home video filmmakers like the late Alade Aromire. He started in post-production, focusing on film quality and reshaping stories before final output. His early experiences with top producers and directors, especially Tunde Kelani, shaped his approach to filmmaking from a technical and editorial perspective.
CAREER
Steve Sodiya is a filmmaker and the Chief Executive Officer of Nu Koncept Studio. He has worked on notable Nigerian films such as 'King of Boys', 'Ayinla', 'Ijakumo; The Born Again Stripper', and 'Malaika'. He emphasizes the importance of embedding indigenous music and culture in African films to give them identity and lasting impact. His career highlight includes receiving recognition from the Presidency for the film 'Being Mrs Elliot', produced by Omoni Oboli, which led to a reception at the presidential villa with then-President Goodluck Jonathan.
PERSONAL LIFE
Steve Sodiya describes himself as a man who thrives on simplicity, often seen wearing African beads, an occasional Yoruba cap, and comfortable T-shirt and jeans. He unwinds by going to the seaside, listening to music, and spending time with like-minded people. He acknowledges the difficulty of balancing work and personal life in the entertainment industry, stressing the importance of constantly reminding oneself to relax and surrounding oneself with understanding people.
Filmography
No filmography available for this person yet.
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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Popularity Score
Top 100% of African actors
