Global InformationChijindu Kelechi Eke information
Chijindu Kelechi Eke | |
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| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Other names | Kelechi Eke |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Dallas |
| Occupation | Film Director |
| Years active | 2009-Present |
| Known for | Film and Software Engineering |
| Notable work | Rootflix |
| Title | Ichie Ihemba 1 of Imerienwe |
| Awards | United States President's Lifetime Achievement Award |
Kelechi Eke is a Nigerian film director.[1] He is the founder of The African Film Festival (TAFF),[2] founder of Village Arts & Film Festival (VILLAFFEST),[3] and the creator of African streaming service, Rootflix.[4] During the coronation in December 2023,[5] he was installed into a chieftaincy role as the "Ichie Ihemba" of Imerienwe in the Imo State of Nigeria.[6]
Despite primarily living in the United States, Kelechi was appointed as the board chairman of Para-Soccer Association of Imo State because of the passion he has for the development of sports and care for people with disabilities.[7]
- ^ fatshimetrie (2023-12-16). "Kelechi Eke, founder of the TAFF festival, inducted leader of his community for his exceptional contribution to cultural development". Fatshimetrie. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
:3was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "VILLAFFEST set to light up Owerri". Guardian Nigeria. November 7, 2020.
- ^ Batty, Cormeshia Carson (April 24, 2019). "Nollywood Screening Gets a Facelift with Rootflix". African American newspapers.
- ^ Njoku, Benjamin (2023-12-16). "Kelechi Eke bags chieftaincy title, hosts VILLAFFEST in Owerri". Vanguard NG. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ Imo Community reverberates as film maker, Kelechi Eke takes highest chieftaincy role.Vanguardng (Accessed: 22 January 2024).
- ^ Anokam, Sam (April 7, 2024). "More honours for Kelechi Eke". The Nation (Nigeria).