For 2019, several Yoruba movie stars gave sterling performances to their large followership.

However, seven of these movie stars performed brilliantly and became outstanding in their interpretation of roles or characters in the movies they featured in throughout 2019.

These movie stars not only continue to shine like bright stars but also nabbed different corporate and brand endorsements as a result of their brilliant interpretation of roles.

Despite juggling between movie sets because they are in hot demand by producers and directors, many of these movie stars also had to juggle the roles of producer and lead actresses.

1. Jumoke Odetola

Jumoke Odetola is, without doubt, one of the young Yoruba actresses working tirelessly to get to the top. In the last four years, Jumoke has been in high demand and in 2018, she broke records with her film, ‘Agbokolori,’ which went viral on YouTube. While she still ranks in the B list of Yoruba movie stars, she is one of the most sought-after actresses with top movie roles in 2019. Her ability to convincingly deliver her roles has been responsible for her rise and many roles which she got in 2019. 2019 saw her working on movie projects that include ‘Eyin Mi,’ ‘My Money,’ ‘Ilu Awon Agba,’ ‘Insecure,’ and ‘Ajeji’.

2. Mide Martins Abiodun

Mide Martins is one of the top actresses that was outstanding in 2019. Married to Afeez Abiodun – an actor, director, and producer – Mide is currently on the list of the most sought-after actresses not because she’s the daughter of a late popular actress but because she is one of the darlings of fans and filmmakers on screen and on social media. Some of her productions for 2019 worth talking about are ‘Aadun,’ ‘Iyawo bi Jezebel,’ ‘Idanwo,’ and ‘Adehun Mi.’

3. Kemi Afolabi

Kemi Afolabi is one of the most featured Yoruba actresses in 2019. Aside from producing some of her flicks, she took several lead roles and supporting roles in many of Odunlade Adekola’s films that were produced in 2019. Afolabi has been around for over 10 years and she keeps re-inventing herself in the industry. Working alongside Dauda Solomon aka Gida, Afolabi shone in movies like ‘Odaju Abo,’ ‘Idera Alako,’ ‘Oremi Lotanmi,’ and ‘Goriola’ in 2019.

4. Eniola Ajao

Eniola Ajao continues in her stride to become one of the most sought-after Yoruba actresses in 2019. Again, she got several roles from the actor, director, and producer, Odunlade Adekola. In 2019, the actress, who also doubles as a producer featured in over 25 productions, which include ‘Ajanaku.’ A former accountant, Eniola is highly in demand for her good looks as well as movie interpretations. In 2019, she featured in movies like ‘Matron,’ ‘77 Bullets,’ ‘Oko Obuko,’ ‘Ajanaku,’ and ‘Ogo Oluwa.’

5. Temitope Solaja

Temitope Solaja has been on a rising spree since 2017 when she became popular for her role in ‘Bamitale’. She has since gone ahead to become one of the highly sought Yoruba actresses. In 2019, she worked on projects like ‘Unbelievable,’ ‘Asiko Mi,’ ‘Ore Meta,’ and ‘Igbeyawo Star Girl.’