George Tyson (film director)

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George Tyson, born George Okumu Otieno (1973–2014) was a Kenyan filmmaker who worked mainly in Tanzania. A 'bongo movie' director, he was "regarded as one of the best commercial directors in the country"[1] and as the "godfather of Bongowood".[2]

Born
George Okumu Otieno

1973 (1973)
Died30 May 2014(2014-05-30) (aged 40–41)
Kibaigwa
CitizenshipKenyan
OccupationFilmmaker
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George Tyson
Born
George Okumu Otieno

1973 (1973)
Died30 May 2014(2014-05-30) (aged 40–41)
Kibaigwa
CitizenshipKenyan
OccupationFilmmaker
Notable workDilemma, 2003
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Death

He died in a car crash at Kibaigwa on 30 May 2014.[3][2][4]

Filmography

  • Dilemma, 2003
  • Girlfriend - Filamu ya maisha na muziki, 2004
  • Sabrina, 2004

References

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