Uyoyou Adia is a leading Nollywood actress, screenwriter, director, and producer celebrated for standout films like Charge and Bail and Hey You!. She rose through intensive writing workshops and key internships that launched her directing career.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Uyoyou Adia |
| Date of birth | February 14 (exact year unavailable) |
| Place of birth | Isoko, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Delta State |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Actress, screenwriter, director, producer |
| Net worth | $500,000 – $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Born into a polygamous household of nine children, Adia attended Maryland Primary School and Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Lagos for her early education. She once dreamed of a football career yet chose to study Microbiology at Osun State University. Church drama groups ignited her passion for acting, paving her path into Nollywood.
Career
Adia launched her career in 2013 with the short film Child, Not Bride, directed by Toba Tegbe, marking her acting debut alongside Tomiwa Tegbe and Oruaro Adia. In 2014, she penned her first feature script, Unbroken, and took a brief hiatus to finish school before relocating to Lagos in 2017. That year, she interned under directors Tope Oshin and Remi Ibinola, then joined the Homevida workshop, fueling her rapid rise.
She co-wrote and starred in Broken (2017), which clinched Best Nigerian Film at the African Smartphone Film Festival, and Wild Thoughts, screened at the New York Mobile Film Festival in 2018.
Adia contributed to Chris Ihidero’s Story Story scriptwriters workshop and assisted directing on projects like Chris Odeh’s Hausa series Rai and Priye Diri’s Akachi web series pilot. Her writing credits expanded to include Lost, Akachi Series Season 1, The Family, N.E.W., and The Fourth Side.
In 2020, she wrote for major releases like Nneka: The Pretty Serpent and Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story. Her directorial debut, Charge and Bail (2021), hit theaters successfully amid personal challenges, followed by Superstar (2021), The Sessions (2020), Hey You! (2022), and L.I.F.E. (2024).
Recent collaborations include reuniting with Judith Audu on the Afrobeats drama Evi, slated for 2026 release, and her first feature film The Father. She joined TVC’s Wake Up Nigeria in media appearances and continues mentoring emerging talents.
Personal Life
Adia keeps details about her partner and children out of the public eye. Around 2021, she endured the loss of her mother during the peak of Charge and Bail‘s success. She prioritizes privacy in family matters while channeling energy into her professional growth.
Net Worth
Uyoyou Adia’s estimated net worth stands at $500,000 to $1 million as of 2026, reflecting earnings from acting, directing, writing, and production across Nollywood projects.
Filmography
- Child, Not Bride (2013)
- Broken (2017)
- Wild Thoughts (2018)
- The Ghost and the Tout (2018)
- Nneka: The Pretty Serpent (2020)
- Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story (2020)
- The Sessions (2020)
- Superstar (2021)
- Charge and Bail (2021)
- Hey You! (2022)
- L.I.F.E. (2024)
- The Silent Intruder (2024)
- The Father (2020)
- Evi (2026)
Awards and Recognitions
Adia earned a nomination for Best Emerging Filmmakers at The African Films and Arts Festival. Her short Broken secured Best Nigerian Film at the African Smartphone Film Festival. She holds further accolades for her multifaceted contributions to Nollywood.
