5 hot Nigerian directors
The action witnessed on the big screen is mostly due to the hard work put in by those working behind the camera. That’s why this week, Weekend Magazine lists out some of the biggest names directing Nigerian movies. Tope Oshin Oshin is the brains behind Nollywood’s highest grossing movie, The Wedding Party 2. Apart from […]
5 hot Nigerian directors
The action witnessed on the big screen is mostly due to the hard work put in by those working behind the camera. That’s why this week, Weekend Magazine lists out some of the biggest names directing Nigerian movies.
Tope Oshin
Oshin is the brains behind Nollywood’s highest grossing movie, The Wedding Party 2. Apart from TWD2, Tope also produced blockbuster films Fifty and New Money as well. She also doubles as a director, being the woman behind TV shows Tinsel and MTV’s Shuga. Since 2015, Tope has served as juror for the International Emmy Award.
Kunle Afolayan
Perhaps one of Nollywood’s most sought-after for directors is Kunle Afolayan, the man behind the outstanding productions October 1, The CEO and The Tribunal. He also enjoys a number of stints on camera and as a director too.
Tchidi Chikere
Chikere has been credited for directing over 50 Nollywood movies and has been classed as one of the foremost shapers of the industry. His works include Blood Sisters, Pink Room and Stronger than Pain.
Emem Isong
This director has also been able to successfully make a mark during her stay in Nollywood, and one of the leading new generation names in the game. Asides from producing, she also screen writes and directs. A few of the movies to her credit include Code of Silence and Knocking on Heaven’s Door.
Kenneth Gyang
Jos-born Kenneth Gyang is one of the big name directors in the industry. He has garnered a lot of recognition in regards to the movies he has produced including the likes of ‘Blood and Henna’, ‘Lost Café’, ‘Game of Life’ and ‘Mummy Lagos’.