Kingsley Eloho Ogoro (born August 29, 1965), is a

Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...

film director A film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, p ...

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and former dancer. He is best known for the 2003 film ''

Osuofia in London ''Osuofia in London'' is a 2003 Nigerian comedy film produced and directed by Kingsley Ogoro, starring Nkem Owoh. The film is arguably one of the highest selling Nollywood films in history. It was followed by 2004 sequel titled ''Osuofia in Lon ...

'' starring

Nkem Owoh Nkem Owoh (born 7 February 1958) is a Nigerian actor and comedian. In 2008, he won the African Movie Academy Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" for his role in the Nigerian film, "''Stronger than Pain"''. Early life Nkem Owoh was born in E ...

, and has since worked mainly as a producer and director in the

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film industry.

Early life

Ogoro attended the University of Sokoto where he studied Banking & Finance, graduating in 1988, but remained interested in music despite his parents' disapproval. Prior to his university education, he reached the John Player Disco Dancing Championships finals, after which he began focusing on a music career as a producer.

Personal life

Ogoro was previously married to former pop singer Esse Agesse. Their daughter, Ewoma, was Miss Nigeria Ireland in 2012.Kingsley Ogoro, Producer, Director of Klinks Studios Fame Hits the Golden 50
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Producer

*''The Widow'' (2005) *''Across the Niger'' (2004) *''

2'' (2004) *''Veno'' (2004) *''Dangerous Babe'' (2003) *''

'' (2003)

Director

*''The Widow'' (2005) *''Osuofia in London 2'' (2004) *''Veno'' (2004) *''

'' (2003) *''The Return'' (2003)

Writer

*''The Widow'' (2005) *''Osuofia in London 2'' (2004) *''Osuofia in London'' (2003)

References

External links

* Nigerian film directors Nigerian film producers Nigerian screenwriters Living people Nigerian dancers 1965 births {{nigeria-film-director-stub