J Blessing

Kenyan music video producer and cinematographer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Jibril Blessing (born 15 April 1988),[1] professionally known as J Blessing or jblessing, is a Kenyan cinematographer and music video and television producer and director. He is the cinematographer and director of the TV comedy series The Churchill Show.

Born
Jibril Blessing

(1988-04-15) 15 April 1988 (age 37)
OccupationsFilmmaker, music video director, cinematographer
Yearsactive2008-present
Notable workChurchill Show director, Link Video Global, Keep Pace Africa, Digitone Agency
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J Blessing
Born
Jibril Blessing

(1988-04-15) 15 April 1988 (age 37)
OccupationsFilmmaker, music video director, cinematographer
Years active2008-present
Notable workChurchill Show director, Link Video Global, Keep Pace Africa, Digitone Agency
Websitewww.jblessing.com
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Early life and education

Blessing grew up in the suburbs of Komarock Phase 2, near Zone 3 and started out as a dancer.[2] He studied at the Los Angeles Film School in California.[3][better source needed]

Career

After working as a freelance video director and producer, Blessing founded Link Video Global, a production company based in Nairobi.[2][4] He also owns Digitone Agency[5] and is co-founder and CEO of Keep Pace Africa.[citation needed] Musicians and producers who credit him for starting their careers include Willy Paul[6] and music video producer Young Wallace.[citation needed]

Blessing is the longest-serving video producer on The Churchill Show.[2][7][8][9] As of December 2019 he was also developing new shows for the production company, Laugh Industry.[10]

Personal life

Until 2017, Blessing was in a long-term relationship with Chantelle, with whom he had a son, who died young.[11] Since 2018, he has been rumored to be in a relationship with singer Avril and to have fathered a child by her,[12][1] but he introduced a different woman as his girlfriend in November 2018.[13] He is the father of singer Laika's first child.[14]

Awards and nominations

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
? Video Director of The Year Mwafaka Awards Won
2011 Best Video Director Groove Awards Won
2011 Best Video Director Mwafaka Awards Won
2012 Best Video Director Groove Awards Nominated
2013 Best Video Director Mwafaka Awards Won[15]
2014 Best Video Director Mwafaka Awards Won[15][16]
2014 Best Video Director Uganda's VIGA Awards Nominated[16]
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Videography

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"Mpenzi" Willy Paul
"Koffi Yo" Master Piece ft Dk and Cabassa
"Beautiful People" Eko Dyda
"Conquerer" Joyce Omondi
"Sari Sari" Dk Kwenye Beat featuring Antoneosol
"My City My Town" Prezzo and Cannibal
"Prophesy" Exodus
"Just a Way" Kaberere and Mr Vee
"Msaidizi" Gloria Muliro
"Pendo" Guardian Angel
"We Be Happening" All Stars
"Zongelela" Soc
"Pokea Sifa" Lady Bee
"Yaweh" Denno ft Danco
"dace ya boss" Koffi Olomide
"still standing" Cindy Sanyu
"Tucheze" Ferre Gola ft.Victoria Kimani
"Baraka zangu" Rebecca Soki
"Hold Me" Monique ft. Ketchup
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References

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