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Amayo Uzo Philips | |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Amayo Uzo Phillips |
| Alma mater | University of Jos |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter Film director |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Known for | Aki na ukwa |
Amayo Uzo Philips (also Amayo Uzo Phillips) is a Nigerian screenwriter and film director,[1] and the National President of Omenigbo, an association of Igbo actors promoting the re-introduction of Igbo films to Nollywood in order to promote the Igbo language.[2][3]
Background
editPhillips is a 1984 theater arts graduate of the University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria,[2] known for his work directing Aki na ukwa, the film which launched the careers of Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze,[4][5] and listed in 2009 by Nigeria Films as one of the "all-time best" Nollywood movies.[6]
Partial video filmography
edit- As director
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- As screenwriter
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'Lion Finger (2003)
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The Prof and Den-Gun] (2007) The Prof and Den-Gun 2 (2007) Cain & Abel (2007) Cain & Abel 2 (2007) Naked Wrestler (2008) Naked Wrestler 2 (2008) Deadly Price (2010)[7] Odum na Ogbuagu (2010) Odum na Akwaeke (2010) Shot Gun (2011) Beautiful Boy (2011) My head office (2011) Sherikoko (2010) MY YORIYORI (2010) |
Recognition
editAwards and nominations
edit- 2001, won 'Playwrite of the Year' at the Festival of Nigerian Plays (FESTINA) organized by the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP).[2]
- 2007, was awarded 'The Director of the year' at the launch of the papyrus magazine in Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria
- 2010, was awarded the 'Nollywood Personality Award (NOPA) by the Association of Movie Journalists
- 2011, was awarded the 'Nollywood Ambassador award' by the Igbo Film Forum for his contributions to the crusade to return to the igbo language movies in Nollywood
- 2011 was awarded the 'Ambassador on entertainment Award/ Best Nollywood Director 2011 by 9ja TV in conjunction with Crystal Moment South Africa
- 2012 Was awarded the 'ARIK/NAFCA People's Choice Award/Best Director 2012 by Nollywood African Film Critics {NAFCA} Carolina USA
References
edit- ^ "A Director's Search for New Haven" (subscription required). This Day. 13 November 2002. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
- ^ a b c Odigbo, Emeka (March 9 2010). "A Director's Search for New Haven". Thisday. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Nigeria: Group Set to Promote Igbo Culture". Nigeria Films. June 27, 2007. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
- ^ "AKI & PAWPAW: WHY WE'RE NOT THINKING OF MARRIAGE NOW". Nigeria Films. June 11 2007. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ ".DYNAMITES.. That's what we are". The Sun (Nigeria). 6 May 2005. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
- ^ "Focus on Nollywood's All-time Best Movies". Modern Ghana. 17 May 2009. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
- ^ "Movies by African Filmmakers". University of Berkeley. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
- ^ a b "The Nollywood Film Industry and the African Diaspora in the UK". The Open University. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
External links
edit{{DEFAULTSORT:Philips, Amayo Uzo}} [[Category:Nigerian screenwriters]] [[Category:Nigerian film directors]] [[Category:Nigerian film producers]] [[Category:Igbo film directors]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]