Toka McBaror

Toka McBaror
Born
Toka McBaror

Kaduna, Nigeria
Occupations
  • Film director
  • movie producer
  • music video director
  • cinematographer[1]
Years active1998-present
Known for
AwardsSee below

Toka McBaror is a Nigerian filmmaker, producer, movie[2][3][4] and music video director[5][6] born, raised and is based in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria but originally from Delta State.[7] He received an award nomination for "Kada River" at the 2018 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival in Canada,[8][9] 6 award wins for the movie, Lotanna including: "Best Film", "Best Director", "Best Cinematography", "Best Art Director", "Best Costume" and "Best Sound Editor" at the 2017 Golden Movie Awards.[10][11]

He also has to his awards credits, "Best African Film" and "Best Nollywood Director" from the 2018 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, TINFF, which took place in Toronto, Canada.[12] for the movie, The Island, and was again nominated for the "Best Cinematography" and "Best Director" categories at the ZAFAA Global Awards, for his 2017 movie, Lotanna.[13]

  1. ^ "Funke Akindele makes directorial debut in Mo Abudu's 'Your Excellency'". August 6, 2019.
  2. ^ Kehinde, Opeyemi (August 21, 2019). "Ali Nuhu, Ramsey Nouah, Chika Lann feature in 'The Millions'". Daily Trust. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  3. ^ "Blossom Chukwujekwu News". Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  4. ^ "Somkhele Iyamah, Adesua Etomi, Adunni Ade attend old school themed premiere". Pulse. April 9, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  5. ^ "Teni - "Power Rangers" | Download MP3 « tooXclusive". June 13, 2019.
  6. ^ "'Under the Sky' with Praise". October 12, 2020.
  7. ^ Offiong, Adie Vanessa (April 6, 2019). "I Thought I Would End Up A Basketballer – Toka Mcbaror". Daily Trust. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  8. ^ Husseini, Shaibu (September 16, 2017). "A huge world premiere for Toka Mcbaror's 'Kada River' in Toronto". Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  9. ^ "Alter Ego, Kada River… Movies to be screened at Nollywood Travel Film Festival". News Agency of Nigeria. August 31, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  10. ^ "Nollywood director, Toka McBaror bags six awards at the Golden Movie Awards 2017". Sagagist. July 26, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  11. ^ "Epic Drama 'Lotanna' Goes on Amazon Prime Video – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  12. ^ "Nigerian Movie, The Island, Wins Best African Film Award at 2018 TINFF". August 18, 2019. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  13. ^ "Ghana Earns 14 Nominations At 2018 African Film Awards London". Ghafla!. September 26, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2020.