Obi Emelonye | |
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Born | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | March 24, 1967
Nationality | 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[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]
(born 24 March 1967) is a Nigerian film director.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.