Filmmaker and actor Ibrahim Yekini, widely known as Itele d’Icon, is celebrating a landmark as his film series ‘Koleoso’ has amassed 141.6 million combined views on YouTube across its 13 episodes.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Yekini announced that ‘Koleoso’ is now the most-watched African film title on the platform.
“Koleoso makes history as the most-watched African film title on YouTube, with over 140 million combined views across Parts 1-13 and still rising,” he stated.
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According to figures shared by the filmmaker, the breakdown is:
Part 1 – 9.8M, Part 2 – 9.9M, Part 3 – 8.9M, Part 4 – 10M, Part 5 – 10M, Part 6 – 12M, Part 7 – 12M, Part 8 – 12M, Part 9 – 13M, Part 10 – 16M, Part 11 – 9.9M, Part 12 – 9.4M, Part 13 – 8.7M.
Yekini dedicated the feat to his supporters, cast and crew.
“Let me take my flowers. This is a win for Nollywood and a moment of pride for Africa. A huge shout-out to the entire KOLEOSO FAMILY and my incredible fans who kept watching, sharing and supporting this journey,” he noted.
“And to every member of the cast and crew who gave their talent, time and energy, this historic achievement belongs to all of us. IT’S OUR WIN! We dreamt it. We created it. You watched it. Together, we made history,” he emphasised.
‘Koleoso’ passed 100 million cumulative views earlier in 2026, becoming the first Nollywood and African film title to reach that milestone across multiple episodes on a single channel.
The film blends Yoruba cultural elements with supernatural themes and gripping family drama and has attracted audiences in Nigeria and across the diaspora since it premiered on the IteleDIconStudio YouTube channel.
With the series now surpassing 141 million views and continuing to grow, the actor described the achievement as a shared victory for Nollywood and the continent.
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