Obi Emelonye

Obi Emelonye (born 24 March 1967[1]) is a Nigerian film director.[2][3] He is known for directing award-winning films such as Last Flight to Abuja (2012), The Mirror Boy (2011), and Onye Ozi (2013).[4][5]

Having worked with some of Africa’s biggest names in acting in Hollywood, Europe, and Nigeria, he is also regarded as a star-maker of sorts, who is motivated by talent and the passion to replicate success in every project, while deploying the best of technology and technique.

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.

Education

Obi Emelonye, a former professional footballer and law professional, graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with BA (Hons) Theatre Arts degree (1990). He went on to study for an LLB Law degree from the University of Wolverhampton (1998). He completed a post-graduate degree in Legal Practice from London Metropolitan University (2002) and practised Law for a few years before focusing on his first love, film. In 2019, Obi Emelonye acquired certifications to become a Chartered Management consultant. He is a member of the UK Directors Guild as well as the British Film Institute (BFI).

Filmography


References
  1. Deolu (27 March 2014). "Mercy Johnson, Ramsey Noah Celebrate Obi Emelonye's Birthday On Location". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  2. "I donated my kidney as reparation –Obi Emelonye". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  3. Tolu (6 February 2014). "Obi Emelonye Apologizes To Genevieve & Omotola For Misquoted 'They Are Jobless' Interview". informationng.com. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  4. Micheal Abimboye (27 May 2014). "Nigerian movie producer, Obi Emelonye, arrested, released by police". Premium Times. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  5. Benjamin Njoku (9 July 2011). "My Mirror Boy story, by Obi Emelonye". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  6. "Princess Halliday empowers through new series". The Nation Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. 13 December 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2016.


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