Eastern Mediterranean University University of Nigeria, Nsukka University of Wolverhampton
Occupation(s)
film maker producer director
Years active
2000–present
Notable credits
Last Flight to Abuja
Echoes of War
The Mirror Boy, and Last Flight to Abuja
Heart 2 hearth
Awards
See below
Obi Emelonyelistenⓘ (born 24 March 1967) is a Nigerian film director.[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]
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.
^"I donated my kidney as reparation –Obi Emelonye". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
^Micheal Abimboye (27 May 2014). "Nigerian movie producer, Obi Emelonye, arrested, released by police". Premium Times. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
^Benjamin Njoku (9 July 2011). "My Mirror Boy story, by Obi Emelonye". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
during the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down businesses globally, ObiEmelonye became the first film director to make a movie via Zoom, by working remotely...
disaster thriller film written by Tunde Babalola, directed and produced by ObiEmelonye, and starring Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Jim Iyke....
head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB). It was directed by ObiEmelonye and stars Enyinna Nwigwe in the lead role as Babangida. It is the first...
thy will be done (by obiemelonye), love struck(by obiemelonye), onye ozi (by obiemelonye), the calabash (TV series by obiemelonye ) . In addition to...
Entertainment, Codeo Limited and The Nollywood Factory. It was directed by ObiEmelonye, a well known Producer of thriller movies like Last Flight to Abuja and...
Andrew Dosunmu Emamode Edosio Chico Ejiro Prince Eke Desmond Elliot ObiEmelonye Rick Famuyiwa Tam Fiofori Shan George Kenneth Gyang Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen...
Oxford Gardens is a 2015 film produced and directed by ObiEmelonye. Shot in London, United States and premiered in Nigeria on 18 December 2015, Oxford...
a 2011 Nigerian fantasy adventure drama film written and directed by ObiEmelonye, produced by Patrick Campbell and starring Genevieve Nnaji, Osita Iheme...
Onye Ozi is a 2013 Nigerian comedy film directed by ObiEmelonye. The film won two category awards at the 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards. Onye Ozi was shot...
Benson amongst others, and has worked extensively with directors like ObiEmelonye, Elvis Chuks, Toka Mcbaror, Victor Sanchez Aghahowa, Achor Yusuf, James...
(2016) Karma is Bae (2017). She made her small screen acting debut in the ObiEmelonye directed series The Calabash in 2014, in 2015, she began starring as...
War as well as his time as the military head of state was produced by ObiEmelonye and released in cinemas on 12 June 2020. Babangida was married to Maryam...
Tango with Me (2010) by Mahmood Ali-Balogun and The Mirror Boy (2011) by ObiEmelonye, amongst others. By the end of 2013, the film industry reportedly hit...
Numbers For Voting At NBMA 2015". Glamtush. Retrieved 11 May 2020. "ObiEmelonye Set With New TV Series, "Crazy, Lovely, Cool"". TNS. 4 August 2017. Retrieved...
Stephan Elliott David R. Ellis Robert Ellis Scott Ellis Maurice Elvey ObiEmelonye John Emerson Roland Emmerich Andy De Emmony Cy Endfield John English...
Nnanna Joy Dickson [citation needed] 2012 Last Flight to Abuja David ObiEmelonye 2013 And Then There Was You Zuma Leila Djansi 2014 When Love Comes Around...
Theatre, Glendale, California. Stephanie Okereke, Mike Ezuruonye and ObiEmelonye were among the winners. As at 2014, the following were the categories:...
Paris Leonti Billy Zane, Robert Fucilla United Kingdom The Mirror Boy ObiEmelonye Trew Sider, Genevieve Nnaji, Osita Iheme Nigeria The Gambia United Kingdom...
Producer Chidinma and Chidiebere Aneke, identical twins and Actress ObiEmelonye, Nigerian film director. Aloysius Agbo, Bishop of Nsukka. Alexander Chibuzo...
in notable Nollywood productions including Calabash Banking Series by ObiEmelonye, where he played a supporting role. His acting repertoire includes appearances...
Best Directing Best Cinematography Mahmood Ali-Balogun (Tango with Me) ObiEmelonye (Mirror Boy) Daniel Ademinokan (Ghetto Dreamz) Lancelot Oduwa-Imasuen...
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