Acclaimed Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has candidly reflected on his evolving perspective regarding YouTube movie productions, admitting that financial realities and hunger forced him to abandon his past bias against the video-sharing platform.

In a post shared on his official X account, the award-winning actor humorously acknowledged that looking down on web-based releases could have severely impacted his livelihood.

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

The actor's remarks have sparked widespread conversations across the Nigerian film industry regarding the rapid rise of YouTube as a dominant distribution channel for local cinema.

For years, mainstream Nollywood actors and directors prioritized theatrical releases and major international streaming platforms, viewing web-based films as less prestigious.

However, shifts in international streaming acquisitions and changing local market dynamics have positioned YouTube as a reliable, direct-to-audience revenue generator for filmmakers and talent alike.

Having featured in several hit YouTube productions recently, Egbuson's public turnaround underscores how digital platforms are reshaping career sustainability and creative independence for West African entertainers.

Direct-to-YouTube films have become a major economic engine within Nollywood, with channels generating millions of views per project, providing steady income for cast and crew outside traditional cinema chains.



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