Misago Nelly Wilson
Misago Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Misago Wilson 14 December 1985 |
| Spouse | Hilarie Uwabimfura |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Rwanda Movies awards |
Misago Wilson (born 14 December 1985), sometimes as Misago Nelly Wilson, is a Rwandan
Personal life
Misago Wilson was born in Gisagara District, Rwanda. In 2010, he obtained a degree in finance from School of Finance and Banking, (currently known as University of Rwanda’s College of Business and Economics: UR-CBE).[3]
In 2013 he married his longtime partner, Hilarie Uwabimfura. The wedding ceremony took place at
He is a father of two sons In January 2014 his 1st son was born and the second in Feb 2018.Misago Wilson is very passionate about film production and creativity. He like music and watching movies especially TV series in free time. He likes to travel as hobby and making new friends.
Career
Wilson Misago in 2009 joined Inyarwanda as a journalist. In 2010, he became the marketing manager of Inyarwanda Limited, where he was later promoted to the post of Managing director. In 2012, he worked as a radio presenter at City Radio and create entertainment and story on Inyarwanda.com. In 2013, he created the serial Ubu n’ejo which was not become popular. However, in 2014, Misago created the television sitcom Inshuti which aired on TV10.[3] The series is considered as the first ever TV series to be produced locally. With its success, he created a soap Seburikoko which became one of the most popular television dramas in Rwanda. The series aired on Rwanda Television.[5]
Then in late 2014, he created and produced City Maid, another urban series aired on RTV. It also highly popularized among the public. In 2017, wrote and directed the short Little Skater. Later in the year, he founded the audiovisual company 'Afrifame Limited', which deals with television content production and photography services.[5]
He is founder of the Zacu TV, the first Rwandan subscription video on demand (VOD) platform broadcasting Rwandan films and series.[5] It was officially unveiled at the Transform Africa Summit 2019.[6]
Mid-year 2022, Zacu TV was acquired by Canal+ Group with the intention of strengthening audio-visual production in Rwanda; enriching the local content market; and reflecting the creativity and talents of different generations of actors, actresses, directors, and other artists. [7][8] Zacu TV is now available on Canal+ decoders through Ikaze subscription on channel 99.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ubu n’ejo | producer | TV series | |
| 2013 | Inshuti | Writer & producer | TV series | |
| 2014 - 2023 | Seburikoko |
Creator, co-writer & producer | TV series | |
| 2015 - Present | City Maid | Creator and producer | TV series | |
| 2017 | The Secret of Happiness | executive producer | Short film | |
| 2017 | Baby shower | Writer and director | Short film | |
| 2019 - Present | Indoto | Creator and producer | TV series | |
| 2021 | EJO SI KERA | Creator, co-writer and producer | TV series | |
| 2022 - 2023 | The Bishop's Family | Producer | TV series | |
| 2022 | Igeno Ryanjye | Producer | Feature | |
| 2023-2024 | ISHUSHO YA PAPA | Creator and Producer | TV series | |
| 2024 | SHUWA DILU | Co-Creator and Producer | TV series | |
| 2024 | KALIZA WA KALISA | Producer | TV series |
References
- ^ "BOUNTY /RTS". tv5monde. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ "11 Rwandan Filmmakers You Need to Know About". The Culture Trip. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ a b "The quality of the script determines the success of a film, says Misago". newtimes. 20 October 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ "Wilson Misago, CEO of Inyarwanda Ltd will start a home next weekend". Kigali Today. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ a b c "Baby shower". filmfreeway. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ "ZACU TV officially unveiled at the Transform Africa Summit 2019-PHOTOS". filmfreeway. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ "The Canal+ group strengthens its commitment to African production with the acquisition of the Rwandan studio Zacu Entertainment". vivendi. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ "With The Rwandan Studio Zacu, Canal+ Is Still Strengthening In Africa". globeecho. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ "Canal+ Group unveils Zacu TV channel with 100 per cent content in Kinyarwanda". Africa Press. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.