Charles Okpaleke

Charles Okpaleke, OON
Born
Charles Okpaleke

(1983-03-14) 14 March 1983 (age 41)
Imo State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationUniversity of Nigeria
University of Birmingham
OccupationProducer
SpouseOgochukwu Okpaleke
Children3
Parents
  • Julian Okpaleke (father)
  • Florence Okpaleke (mother)

Charles Okpaleke, OON // ⓘ (born 14 March 1983) is a Nigerian film producer.[1][2] His debut film, Living In Bondage: Breaking Free[3] won seven awards at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2020, including the Best Movie (West Africa) and Best Overall Movie categories.[4] He has also acquired the rights to remake Nollywood classics including Rattle Snake,[5][6] Nneka the Pretty Serpent[7] and Glamour Girls.[8]

  1. ^ "A New Frontier for Nollywood: Remakes". OZY. Archived from the original on 17 August 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Charles Okpaleke: My Privileged Background Afforded Me Opportunity to Learn Values of Charity". This Day. 4 January 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  3. ^ "How 'Living in Bondage' feem sweep AMVCA 2020". BBC News. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Africa! Here Are Your Winners at the 7th AMVCAs". Africa Magic - Africa! Here Are Your Winners at the 7th AMVCAs. Archived from the original on 8 December 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  5. ^ Agbo, Njideka (17 May 2020). "Charles Okpaleke: A Walk Down The Classics Lane". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Charles Okpaleke & Filmone sign production & distribution deal for 'Rattle Snake' remake". Pulse. 19 March 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Charles Okpaleke's Play Network is remaking Nollywood Classic 'Nneka the Pretty Serpent'". The Culture Custodian. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  8. ^ Quasim, Adedamola (28 June 2022). "Glamour Girls' producer replies critics over film". Daily Trust. Retrieved 20 July 2022.