Iyobosa Rehoboth, also known as Prodigeezy, is a Nigerian music video director and cinematographer.[1][2][3][4]

Prodigeezy
Born
Iyobosa Rehoboth

(1994-11-07) 7 November 1994 (age 29)
Edo State, Nigeria
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, Entrepreneur
Years active2010 - Present

Early life

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Rehoboth hails from Edo State in Nigeria. He grew up in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Career

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Prodigeezy has directed numerous music videos for recording artists across various genres, including controversial song by Falz "This Is Nigeria",[5] Killin’ Dem by Burna Boy, Don't Call me back by Joeboy,[6] Joey B, Falz, Ric Hassani, among others.[7][8][9]

Selected videography

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Awards and nominations

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In 2018 he won Best Music Video of the Year (Director) by Nigeria Entertainment Awards for his project This Is Nigeria.[17]

In 2019 he was nominated for Best Music Video of the Year (Director) by The Headies for his project "Talk".[18][19]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Rapper's 'This is Nigeria' video took us 7 days to shoot, says video director". pulse.ng. 30 May 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  2. ^ "Why It Took One Week To Execute Falz's "This Is Nigeria" – Director Prodigeezy Shares More Details". koko.ng. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  3. ^ "#Watchlist: Prodigeezy On Directing Burna Boy's "Killin Dem"". zikoko.com. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  4. ^ "The Video Director Behind The Prolific 'This Is Nigeria' Music Video Is 23-Year-Old Prodigeezy". blavity.com. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  5. ^ "This is Nigeria! Falz Brings It Home in This Brilliant Cover of Childish Gambino's Hit Track". bellanaija.com/. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Watch: Joeboy And Mayorkun Serve Interesting Video For 'Don't Call Me Back'". guardian.ng. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  7. ^ "VIDEO: Burnaboy Ft. Zlatan – Killin' Dem |Audio". naijacelebrity.com.ng. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  8. ^ "Falz Drops Social Conscious Song "Talk"". guardian.ng. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  9. ^ "New Video: Burna Boy & Zlatan Ibile – Killin' Dem". bellanaija.com/. 25 January 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  10. ^ "SEE THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR BURNA BOY AND ZLATAN'S "KILLIN DEM"". 25 January 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  11. ^ "Singer Falz begins year with hit single, "Talk" | Premium Times Nigeria". January 11, 2019.
  12. ^ "Video". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
  13. ^ "Video: Iyabo by GuiltyBeatz feat. Falz & Joey B | Ghana Music | Music Videos". January 15, 2020.
  14. ^ "GuiltyBeatz Releases Visuals For 'IYABO' Featuring Falz And Joey B – Watch". January 15, 2020.
  15. ^ Onabanjo, Adedamola (October 30, 2019). "Joeboy And Mayorkun Are Victims Of Heartbreak In Video For 'Don't Call Me Back'". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014).
  16. ^ Oke-Hortons, Laurence (November 5, 2019). "Ric Hassani Drops New Video For His Song "Number One"".
  17. ^ "Davido, Tiwa Savage and Burna Boy win at 2018 Nigerian Entertainment Awards [See full list]". pulse.ng. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  18. ^ "Headies Award 2019: Nominees and Winners". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  19. ^ "Headies 2019 Nominees List: Davido, Wizkid And Burna Boy Vie For Top Awards". guardian.ng. October 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
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