Biodun Stephen emerges as a trailblazing Nigerian filmmaker, director, producer, and screenwriter, renowned for crafting heartfelt romantic comedies and dramas that delve into human connections, resilience, and everyday triumphs.
As founder of Shutterspeed Projects since 2014, she has helmed acclaimed works like The Visit and Picture Perfect, drawing from personal experiences to create relatable tales streamed on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Iroko TV.
Biodun Stephen Biography
| Real Name | Biodun Stephen Oladigbo |
| Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Education | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Spouse | Mr. Oladigbo |
| Children | Two |
| Relationship | Married |
Early Life and Education
Biodun Stephen (born on November 14, 1985, 40 years old) is from Ogun State, Nigeria. Raised by her parents, Mr and Mrs Stephen. Her single mother’s resilience profoundly shaped her worldview, fueling themes of perseverance in her work.
She pursued a bachelor’s in philosophy at Obafemi Awolowo University, honing analytical skills that later enriched her scripts, before advancing to the London Academy for Media, TV & Radio for film production and digital photography, bridging academic insight with practical storytelling prowess.
Career
Biodun Stephen launched her filmmaking journey in 2014 with The Visit. This minimalist drama earned two AMVCA nominations and praise for its originality, marking her shift from advertising copywriting and radio hosting to full-time production via Shutterspeed Projects.
She quickly built acclaim with Picture Perfect (2017), a comedy-drama that clinched two Best of Nollywood Awards, and Ovy’s Voice, blending romance with cultural nuance.
Her portfolio expanded into series like Joba (2020) and Introducing the Kujus (2022), the latter securing AMVCA Best Screenplay, while Breaded Life (2023) won Best Comedy-Drama at Toronto International Nollywood Festival.
Recent hits include Sista (2023), inspired by single motherhood, and Wildflower (2024), earning Nollywood Week in Paris Audience Choice.
As a radio host on Whispers at Rainbow 94.1FM, she continues to champion intimate tales, streaming on major platforms and mentoring emerging voices in Lagos’s thriving industry.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @biodunstephen
- Facebook handle: Biodun Stephen
- Twitter handle: @biodunstephen
Personal Life
Is Biodun Stephen still married?
Biodun Stephen has been married to her university sweetheart, Mr Oladigbo, since the early 2000s after a two-year courtship.
The couple, parents to two children, weathered early marital trials, including rent woes and temptations that inspired her 2017 film Glimpse, yet emerged stronger through shared values and mutual support.
Net Worth
Biodun Stephen is a trailblazing filmmaker, director, and producer, with an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
This reflects earnings from streaming royalties on Netflix and Amazon Prime, production fees via Shutterspeed Projects, and endorsements, alongside radio stipends and international festival prizes in Nigeria’s burgeoning film economy.
