Obi Emelonye

Obi Emelonyelisten^ⓘ (born 24 March 1967) is a Nigerian film director.^[1] He is known for directing award-winning films such as Last Flight to Abuja (2012), The Mirror Boy (2011), and Onye Ozi (2013).^[2][3]

Born (1967-03-24) 24 March 1967 (age 59)

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

EducationPhD

AlmamaterEastern Mediterranean University
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
University of Wolverhampton

Occupationsfilm maker
producer
director

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Obi Emelonye
Born	(1967-03-24) 24 March 1967 (age 59) Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Education	PhD
Alma mater	Eastern Mediterranean University University of Nigeria, Nsukka University of Wolverhampton
Occupations	film maker producer director
Years active	2000–present
Notable credits	Last Flight to Abuja Echoes of War The Mirror Boy, and Last Flight to Abuja Heart 2 hearth
Awards	See below

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In 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down businesses globally, Obi Emelonye became the first film director to make a movie via Zoom, by working remotely with cast members in London and Lagos.^[4] The movie, Heart 2 Heart, received critical acclaim from major media outlets all over the world.^[5]

In December 2022, Obi Emelonye was presented with the British Urban Film Festival honorary award by producer/director Don Omope^[6] for a 20+ year outstanding contribution to cinema at a ceremony in London.^[7]