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List Of Nigerian Film Directors
This is a list of notable Nigerian film directors. * Dagogo Diminas * Toyin Abraham * Adekunle Adejuyigbe * Uyoyou Adia * Yewande Adekoya * Dolapo 'LowlaDee' Adeleke * Wale Adenuga * Funsho Adeolu * Sikiru Adesina * Kemi Adetiba * Judith Audu * Newton Aduaka * Kunle Afolayan * Toka Mcbaror * Afro Candy * Eric Aghimien * Niji Akanni * Mahmood Ali-Balogun * Genevieve Nnaji * Niyi Akinmolayan * Pascal Amanfo * Fred Amata * Jeta Amata * Bolaji Amusan * Chet Anekwe * Frank Rajah Arase * Ejike Asiegbu * Pascal Atuma * Ishaya Bako * Ola Balogun * Gloria Bamiloye * Biyi Bandele * Michelle Bello * Teco Benson * JJ Bunny * Andy Chukwu * Sam Dede * Nonso Diobi * Andrew Dosunmu * Emamode Edosio * Chico Ejiro * Prince Eke * Desmond Elliot * Obi Emelonye * Rick Famuyiwa * Tam Fiofori * Shan George * Kenneth Gyang * Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen * Charles Uwagbai * Chinedum Iregbu * Dickson Iroegbu * Uche Jombo * Tunde Kelani * Mak 'Kusare * Akin Lewis * Director Pink ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dagogo Diminas
Diminas Dagogo is a film director from Rivers State, Nigeria best known for his makeup and special effects work on Nollywood films. He has received two Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA nominations for his work on ''Stigma (2013 film), Stigma'' (2013), which starred Hilda Dokubo. Dagogo is an alumnus of the University of Port Harcourt and lives currently in Berlin/Germany. Selected filmography * ''Bottle Neck'' (1996) * ''Shame'' (1996) * ''Ritual'' (1997) * ''Oracle'' (1998) * ''Stigma (2013 film), Stigma'' (2013) * ''Asawana'' (2016) See also * List of Nigerian film directors References Film directors from Rivers State Living people University of Port Harcourt alumni Special effects people Year of birth missing (living people) Nigerian entertainment industry businesspeople Nigerian film directors People from Rivers State {{Nigeria-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahmood Ali-Balogun
Mahmood Ali-Balogun is a Nigerian filmmaker, cultural worker and the managing director of Brickwall Communications Limited. He directed the multiple award-winning film ' Tango With Me'. He is the Chairman of the Audio Visual Rights Society (AVRS) of Nigeria (2). Early life and career Mahmood Ali-Balogun was born on July 19, 1959 and grew up in Northern Nigeria. He is an Alumnus of University of Ife, now the Obafemi Awolowo University where he studied Dramatic Arts specialized in film and television production. Mahmood's career has evolved over the years from being an actor, to director, producer, industry leader, film consultant and ambassador in the Film making industry. Since 1999 Mahmood has also directed six award winning documentaries. Filmography Industry roles * Member: Advisory Council for the Nigerian Film Industry * Member: Advisory Board, African Movies Academy Awards AMAA * President: 9th Congress, Federation Panafricaine Des Cineates (FEPACI). South Afri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Bamiloye
Gloria Olusola Bamiloye is a Nigerian dramatist, film actress, producer and director. She is a co-founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry. Early life She was born on the 4th of February, 1964 in Ilesa, a city in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria. Gloria was raised a Muslim, but converted to Christianity. She studied English language and religious studies at Oyo State College of Education in Ilesha. She continued her education and received teacher preparation at the Divisional Teachers Training College in Ipetumodu. Career She met Mike Bamiloye in 1983 and eventually married him. Together, they co-founded the Mount Zion Faith Ministry on August 5, 1985. She has starred in, directed and produced several Christian Nigerian movies and dramas. In 2002, she wrote a book, ''The Anxiety of Single Sisters''. Personal life Mike and Gloria first met at Oyo State College of Education in Ilesha. On October 8, 1988, they married. Gloria was 24, and Mike was 28. However, because his on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ola Balogun
Ola Balogun (born 1 August 1945) is a Nigerian filmmaker and scriptwriter. He also ventured into the Nigerian music industry in 2001. Balogun, who has been making films for more than three decades, is part of the first generation of Nigerian filmmakers. Balogun studied cinematography at Institut des hautes études cinématographiques. Years after his graduation, he wrote his doctorate thesis on documentary films. On returning to Nigeria in 1968, he joined the staff of the Nigerian Film Unit, which was under the administration of the Ministry of Information, and later worked at the National Museum and Obafemi Awolowo University. Balogun's earliest films were short documentaries: ''One Nigeria'' released in 1969, ''Les Ponts de Paris'' (1971), ''Fire In the Afternoon'' (1971), ''Thundergod'' (1971), ''Nupe Masquerade'' (1972), ''In the Beginning'' (1972), and ''Owuama, A New Yam Festival'' (1973). His debut feature film was ''Alpha'', a semi-autobiographical low-budget film release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishaya Bako
Ishaya Bako (born 30 December 1986) is a Nigerian film director and screenwriter. Early life He was born in Kaduna, where he lived all his life and later moved to London, where he studied at the London Film School. Career After attending the London Film School, Bako went on to script and direct the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)-winning '' Braids on a Bald Head''. He won the Best Short Film Awards at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards. He is an emerging voice of his generation and a member of a select few Global Shapers, a collection of enterprising youths initiated by the World Economic Forum. His film, '' Fuelling Poverty'', a documentary on poverty and fuel subsidy in Nigeria, is narrated by Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka. He lives in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria. His film '' The Royal Hibiscus Hotel'' was screened at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. He also was one of the writers for the movie Lionheart (2018 film). See also * List of Nigerian actors * Lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pascal Atuma
Pascal Atuma is a Canadian-Nigerian actor, screenwriter, film producer, director, and CEO/Chairman of TABIC Record Label (a label dedicated to the less privileged but talented in Africa). Pascal was born in Ikwuano Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. He attended Government College, Umuahia, and attended the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He also attended KD Conservatory-College of Film & Dramatic Arts in Dallas, Texas, USA. He was also awarded a Certificate in Entrepreneurship Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As a director, he's helmed most of his movie productions. As an actor, he starred in several of his productions, as well as other projects including 'Sweet Revenge,(Winner 2018, Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud, Just For Laughs “Eat my Shorts" Lions Gate Competition)." “Bloodlines” “LAPD African Cops” “The Other Side of Love,” “My American Nurse” “Faithfulness” and "Secret Past," Among others. Pasca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ejike Asiegbu
Ejike Asiegbu is a Nigerian film actor and film director who once served as President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. He was also previously appointed as personal assistant to former Biafran leader Odumegwu Ojukwu during the 1994 National Constitutional Conference in Abuja. Education Ejike Asiegbu had his primary school education at Constitution Crescent Primary School in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, but completed his primary school education at St. Mary’s Primary School in Lokoja, Kogi State. After completing his primary school education, Ejike Asiegbu proceeded to Abdul Azeez Attah Memorial College, Okene in Kogi State, Nigeria, but completed his secondary school education at Christ the King College (CKC) in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria in 1980. After completing his secondary school education, Ejike Asiegbu proceeded to University of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nigeria and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts in 1993. Career Ejike Asiegbu joined the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Rajah Arase
Frank Rajah Arase (born Frank Rajah Efosa Arase) is a Nigerian film director. Arase is a native of Edo State, Nigeria. He was nominated for '' Best Director'' at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards. Early life Arase was born in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria. He grew up in Lagos where he started his film career. Career Arase ventured into the show business at a very young age. He started out as a theatre practitioner in Nigeria; he was a dancer for National Theatre troupe and also acted in stage plays. He met Nollywood actor and director Paul Obazele, who groomed him in the film industry. He initially was an actor, featuring in films such as ''Scores To Settle'', ''After School Hours''. His love for being behind the scenes drew him into directing his own films. After directing a few films in Nigeria, he agreed to direct a film for Ghana's production company, Venus Films, after turning down previous attempts made by the Company. He directed the film titled ''Official Prostitute'' in G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chet Anekwe
Chet Anekwe is an actor and filmmaker who was born in Nigeria and raised in New York City. His work spans Hollywood, Nollywood and the New York Theater. Filmography Awards and nominations Other awards *1997 AUDELCO award nominee, Best Performance in a Musical, Male for Chap Am So (The Amistad Story) *2006 'VIV' AUDELCO Award Winner Best Ensemble for Real Black Men Don't Sit Crossed Legged on the Floor (Collage in blues) *2011 Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards (NAFCA) Winner: Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Diaspora, Paparazzi *2012 Nollywood Film Critics Award (NAFCA) Winner: Best Actor – Diaspora, Unwanted Guest *2014 Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards (NAFCA) award nominee, Best Actor in Supporting role Diaspora Film (When One Door Closes) See also * List of Nigerian film producers * List of Nigerian actors * List of Nigerian Americans This is a list of notable Nigerian Americans, including both original immigrants who obtained ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolaji Amusan
Bolaji Amusan (born 15 October 1966), known by his comic persona Mr Latin, is a Nigerian comic actor, filmmaker, director and producer. Since 2018 he has been president of the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria. Early life and career Amusan was born at Gbongan, the headquarters of Aiyedaade Local Government Area in Osun State, southwestern Nigeria. He began acting in 1988, became a comedian in 1991, and acquired the name Mr Latin after he spoke French while acting in the 1992 film ''50-50'' produced by Akin Ogungbe, who mistook it for Latin. He has produced over 40 movies, mostly comedies, and is the CEO of Mr. Latin TV and the Mr. Latin Foundation. Amusan joined the Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners, now the Theatre Arts and Movie Practitioners Association of Nigeria, in 1989; after serving in local posts, he was governor for Ogun State in 2006–2010, later became director for organization and business, and in 2018 was elected its p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeta Amata
Jeta Amata is a Nigerian filmmaker, born on August 21, 1974, to popular Nigerian actor Zack Amata. He comes from a family of veteran filmmakers including Ifoghale Amata, Zack Amata and Fred Amata. Growing up in the film industry, following his family's passion for film, Jeta produced and directed his first film at the age of 21, making it no surprise when he began to rise in the world of film and entertainment. Education Amata studied Theater Arts at Benue State University in Makurdi, Nigeria. Global production and acclaim His work first went global when he produced a documentary film for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in 2003, using his film ''Game of Life'' as footage for the documentary. He holds 53 nominations and 10 wins for film awards in Africa, Europe and the United States, and is considered one of the most successful filmmakers to come out of West Africa. Summary of works Debut film Debuting his movie ''Alexa Affair'' at the 2004 Berlin Film Festival woul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Amata
Fred Amata is a Nigerian actor, producer and director. A graduate of Theatre Art Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage. The perform ...s from the University of Jos, Fred shot into limelight in 1986 for his role in a film titled ''Legacy''. He currently serves as the President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, since 27 February 2016. Partial filmography *''Legacy'' (1996) *'' Mortal Inheritance'' (1996) *''Light & Darkness'' (2001) *''My Love'' (2002) *''Keeping Faith: Is That Love?'' (2002) *''Black Mamba'' (2002) *''The Return'' (2003) *''Hand of God'' (2003) - Nnamdi *''Dangerous Desire'' (2003) *''The London Boy'' (2004) *''A Kiss From Rose'' (2004) *''Fated'' (2005) - Jude (Nigerian Version) *''Wheel of Change'' (2005) *''Hidden Treasures'' (2005) *''Emotional Hazard'' (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
