Latest News (2025–2026)

1. Produced the political drama The Devil's Godfather (May 2026)

Patience's biggest recent achievement is producing The Devil's Godfather, a political drama that premiered in 2026. The film stars Kanayo O. Kanayo, Destiny Etiko, Yul Edochie, Alex Usifo, Jane Obi, and Emma Ayalogu. She has said she paused her skit-making career to focus on a high-quality political film promoting integrity in leadership. Shot in Enugu, it has been praised as one of the strongest productions to come out of Nigeria's South-East film industry in recent years.

2. Building Patience Yisa TV

She continues to grow Patience Yisa TV, her YouTube platform featuring Nollywood movies, comedy skits, behind-the-scenes content, and collaborations with veteran actors. The channel released new Nigerian movies throughout 2026.

3. On How Comedy Skits Changed Her Life

In late-2025 interviews, Patience said comedy skits built her personal brand, created multiple income streams, made her financially successful, and helped fund larger movie productions. At the time, she had amassed over 1.4 million Facebook followers, nearly 1 million each on Instagram and TikTok, and around 100,000 YouTube subscribers.

Early Career & Pageantry

Before Nollywood, Patience found success in pageantry, also being recognized for humanitarian projects during her reign as a beauty queen. Her titles include:

• Miss Tourism Benue State
• Miss Glo Rock and Rule
• Queen of Culture and Tourism

Acting was not her original career plan — she studied Chemistry at Benue State University and decided to pursue acting during her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), inspired by watching Mercy Johnson-Okojie's performance in the movie Dumebi.

Acting Career

Notable early films include:

• Ibu and Adaku in London
• Baby Sellers
• My Love Alive
• Frail
• Final Say

She has since expanded from acting into producing her own films through Patience Yisa TV.

Business Interests

Beyond acting, she has worked as:

• Interior decorator
• Fashion stylist
• Entrepreneur
• Digital content creator

She has spoken about her passion for inspiring young people and has mentioned working on an inspirational book.

Personal Life

Patience has kept much of her private life out of the spotlight. Earlier interviews indicated she was unmarried and preferred a humble, God-fearing partner. There is no widely confirmed recent information suggesting her marital status has changed.

Career Highlights

• Former beauty queen
• Nollywood actress
• Successful comedy skit creator
• Founder of Patience Yisa TV
• Producer of the 2026 political film The Devil's Godfather
• Social media influencer with millions of followers across platforms

Overall

Patience Erdoo Yisa has evolved from a beauty queen into a multifaceted entertainer. While she first gained recognition through acting and comedy skits, her recent focus has shifted toward producing larger-scale Nollywood projects. Her 2026 film The Devil's Godfather marks a significant step in her career as a filmmaker, while her strong social media presence continues to expand her influence within Nigeria's entertainment industry.