Archives Tag: filmmaker
Ike Nnaebue On Learning To Listen While Making His Personal Documentary, ‘No U-Turn’
April 19, 2022
The documentary, No U-Turn, made its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival. The film picked up a Documentary Special Mention at the Berlin Film Festival where it recently premiered. ‘I have always known that I was going to tell this story someday,” Nollywood filmmaker Ike Nnaebue tells OkayAfrica, via Zoom, about his debut … Continue reading Ike Nnaebue On Learning To Listen While Making His Personal Documentary, ‘No U-Turn’
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Nigerian Filmmaker Victor Okhai Named AMVCAs Head Judge
April 19, 2022
Okhai boasts over a decade experience in the entertainment industry. High profile Nigerian filmmaker Victor Okhai has been named the Head Judge of the eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) slated to hold in Lagos State at a yet to be disclosed venue and date. Read more about Entertainment Speaking … Continue reading Nigerian Filmmaker Victor Okhai Named AMVCAs Head Judge
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Social Media Influencer Of Week: Tayo Aina
April 19, 2022
The world is full of opportunities and it is possible to turn whatever interests or passion you have into a stream of income as long as you are consistent. Tayo Aina, a young popular Nigerian Youtuber, and filmmaker prove this yet again with his admirable success in the online space. Read more about Social … Continue reading Social Media Influencer Of Week: Tayo Aina
Netflix And Mo Abudu Partners To Extend Reach In Africa
April 19, 2022
Giant American media streaming service and producer, Netflix, in a bid to continue its extension into Africa, has partnered with Nigerian filmmaker and owner of the renowned EbonyLife TV production company, Mo Abudu, to create new content from the Nigerian film industry. Abudu, a household name in Nigerian television will collaborate with the Netflix team … Continue reading Netflix And Mo Abudu Partners To Extend Reach In Africa
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Joel Kachi Benson wins Lion Award for Best VR Story at 76th Venice Film Festival
April 19, 2022
In April 2014, 276 girls were abducted by Boko Haram from their school in Chibok, Borno. Although the world has begun to forget, a Nigerian filmmaker and videographer, Joel Kachi Benson, tells a part of the story via the immersive technique of virtual reality to remind us of this event. Two days ago, his innovative … Continue reading Joel Kachi Benson wins Lion Award for Best VR Story at 76th Venice Film Festival
Emeka Okereke Conferred France’s Knight Of The Order Of Arts And Letters
April 19, 2022
Another admirable Nigerian, Emeka Okereke, has been added to the long list of esteemed Nigerians who do our great nation proud everyday. Okereke, a Nigerian photographer, filmmaker, writer, and visual artist, was on 27th of October 2018 conferred France’s respected insignia of Chevalier De l’Ordre Des Arts et Des Lettres (Knight of the Order of … Continue reading Emeka Okereke Conferred France’s Knight Of The Order Of Arts And Letters
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IKE NNAEBUE – I’m an Incurable Optimist…
April 19, 2022
In the ‘New Nollywood’, a modern variant of the Nigerian movie industry, I am amazed at how often social media is flooded with fresh movie alerts. We have been ushered into a divergent dispensation of the cinemas which our parents enjoyed in Nigeria, based on the consistent display of contemporary work. In the midst of … Continue reading IKE NNAEBUE – I’m an Incurable Optimist…
