Hunger changed my mind about Youtube movies — Timini Egbuson

Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has acknowledged the growing importance of YouTube movies, joking that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss productions made for the platform.

Egbuson shared the observation in a post on X, reflecting on his former attitude towards YouTube films.

“Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now,” he wrote.

The statement has generated discussions about the opportunities available to Nigerian actors and filmmakers through online movie distribution.

Egbuson has featured in YouTube productions, expanding his work beyond conventional cinema and mainstream streaming platforms.

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In the past, many entertainment professionals prioritised cinema releases and established streaming services, often associating them with greater prestige and financial rewards.

YouTube, however, has become an alternative route for distributing films, allowing producers to connect directly with online audiences and pursue different sources of revenue.

Some Nigerian filmmakers have also increasingly explored the platform amid changing opportunities on international streaming services.

Egbuson’s comments reflect the importance of adapting to developments in the entertainment business rather than limiting career choices to traditional distribution channels.

His humorous admission has renewed attention on the growing acceptance of digital platforms as viable spaces for Nigerian film production and distribution.