Obi Emelonye
Obi Emelonye | |
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Nigerian | |
Education | PhD |
Alma mater | Eastern Mediterranean University University of Nigeria, Nsukka University of Wolverhampton |
Occupation(s) | film maker producer director |
Years active | 2000–present |
Notable credits | |
Awards | See below |
Obi Emelonyeⓘ (born 24 March 1967) is a Nigerian film director.[1] He is known for directing award-winning films such as Last Flight to Abuja (2012), The Mirror Boy (2011), and Onye Ozi (2013).[2][3]
In 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down businesses globally, Obi Emelonye became the first film director to make a movie via Zoom, by working remotely with cast members in London and Lagos. The movie, Heart 2 Heart, received critical acclaim from major media outlets all over the world.[citation needed]
In December 2022, Obi Emelonye was presented with the British Urban Film Festival honorary award by producer/director Don Omope for a 20+ year outstanding contribution to cinema at a ceremony in London.
Education
Obi Emelonye, a former professional footballer and law professional, graduated from the
Filmography
- Black Mail - 2022
- Badamasi - 2021
- Crazy Lovely, Cool- 2018
- The Calabash (featuring Princess Halliday,[5] Collete Nwadike, Alex Nwokedi, Bayray McNwizu, Lisa Omorodion, Enyinna Nwigwe, Uru Eke, Chris Okagbue) - 2015
- Thy Will Be Done - 2015
- Onye Ozi (The Messenger) - 2013
- Oxford Gardens- 2013
- Last Flight to Abuja - 2012
- The Mirror Boy - 2011
- The London Successor - 2006
- Lucky Joe - 2006
- Echoes of War - 2004
- Money Miss Road
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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2021 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Film by an African Living Abroad | Won | [6] |
2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Director | Nominated | [7][8] |
References
- ^ "I donated my kidney as reparation –Obi Emelonye". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
- ^ Micheal Abimboye (27 May 2014). "Nigerian movie producer, Obi Emelonye, arrested, released by police". Premium Times. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
- ^ Benjamin Njoku (9 July 2011). "My Mirror Boy story, by Obi Emelonye". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
- ^ "Obi Emelonye". University of Huddersfield Research Portal. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ^ "Princess Halliday empowers through new series". The Nation Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. 13 December 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ Banjo, Noah (29 October 2021). "FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Who won what at AMVCA 2023". Daily Trust. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
External links
- Obi Emelonye at IMDb