Uzee Usman

Uzee Usman Adeyemi (born November 11, 1986) is a Nigerian actor and film Producer known for his film Oga Abuja.[1] His ability for fusing Nollywood and Kannywood won him several awards and recognitions including Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2016 National Heritage Award.[2][3]

Uzee Usman
Uzee Usman on set for Taurarin Zamani
Born
Uzee Usman Adeyemi

(1986-11-11) November 11, 1986
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Alma mater
Occupationfilm producer, actor, television presenter
Years active2003–present

Early life

Uzee Usman hails from Kwara State born & grew up in Kaduna, Kaduna State. He holds two degrees in Political Science and English Language from the University of Abuja and University of Jos respectively before he proceeded to study Special Effects in South Africa.

Career

He began his career in 2003 as a make-up artist,[4] In 2013, he delved into film-making and has produced award winning films, both in Kannywood and nollywood[5] including Oga Abuja, which won Best Hausa Movie of the Year at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards;[6] and Maja which won Best Film of the Year (Kannywood) at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards and was nominated in the Best Picture category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[7]

Awards

Awards received by Uzee Usman.

Year Award Category Film Result
2008 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Make up London Boy[8] Won
2013 City People Entertainment Awards Best Movie of the Year - Kannywood Oga Abuja Won
2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Movie of the Year Oga Abuja Won
2014 City People Entertainment Awards Best Movie of the Year - Kannywood Maja Won
2016 African Hollywood Awards[9] Best Film Producer Oga Abuja Won

Filmography

List of films by Uzee Usman[10]

Year Title Role Genre
2015 Oga Abuja Produced Drama
  2015 Maja Produced Drama
  2016 Dark Closet Produced Drama
  2016 Power of Tomorrow Produced Drama
2016 Hassana da Hussaina Produced Drama
  2015 Har da mijina Actor Drama
 2019 Muqabala (Season 1&2) Produced & Actor Drama
  2016 Red Line Produced Drama
Dear Affy Actor Drama
2017 If I am President Actor & Line Producer [11] Drama
2018 Lagos Real Fake Life Produced Drama
2018 Mustapha Actor Drama
2019 'Almost Perfect Actor Drama
  2019 Least Expected Produced & Actor Drama
  2019 Maimuna Produced & Actor Drama
  2018 Sharo Actor Drama
2020 Good Citizen Produced Drama

See also

References
  1. Lere, Mohammed (July 11, 2013). "Kannywood, Nollywood comedy, 'Oga Abuja,' now on sale". Premium Times. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  2. "PressReader.com – Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  3. "Emeka Ike, Uzee Usman, others honoured at the national heritage award – COMPLETE ENTERTAINMENT". tvcontinental.tv. May 7, 2016. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  4. "Uzee: From makeup artist to film director". April 24, 2018. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  5. Lere Mohammed (January 11, 2014). "I brought John Okafor, Nkem Owoh to Kannywood – Usman Uzee". Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  6. thenet (July 17, 2013). "Mary Uranta, Yul Edochie, Wizkid, Jackie Appiah, John Dumelo biggest winners at City People Awards". thenet.ng. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  7. Editor (November 25, 2014). "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2014". Pulse. Retrieved February 14, 2018.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  8. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/153150-brought-john-okafor-nkem-owoh-kannywood-usman-uzee.html
  9. Lere, Mohammed (November 6, 2016). "Hadiza Gabon, Usman Uzee honoured at African Hollywood Awards". Premium Times. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  10. "IMDb". Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  11. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9189476/fullcredits


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