Izu Ojukwu

Birth : , Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

History

Izu Ojukwu is a Nigerian film director. In 2007 he won Best Director for Sitanda at the 3rd Africa Movie Academy Awards, which received nine nominations and won five awards at the event, including Best Picture and Best Nigerian Film.

Movies

4:4:44
Director
An epic love story of a young couple's struggles in dealing with mental health issues and societal reactions to this situation. Based on true events, it's a story of strength, love, determination, laced with humor.
Amina
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In 16th-century Zazzau, now Zaria, Nigeria, Amina must utilize her military skills and tactics to defend her family's kingdom. Based on a true story.
Power of 1
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Izu Ojukwu's Power of 1 is now available on Amazon Prime Video for viewers in the US and UK. The political thriller, which is partly inspired by 2 Baba's shelved 2017 protests stars Alexx Ekubo in the lead role of Justin Aba, a socially conscious afro-pop artiste with a large following. When Justin Aba decides to use his influence to stage a protest against the policies of the incumbent government, he is drawn into a game of politics he didn't bargain for. This film shows the twists, turns, and intrigue of a proposed protest march called by an influential pop artiste, that shook the socio-political landscape of Nigeria to its very foundation. Nerves are stretched to breaking point as the decision to take ownership and execute the protest throws up intriguing reactions from security operatives, political players, hustlers and opportunists Power of 1 stars Ramsey Nouah, Anne Idibia, Jide Kosoko and Michelle Dede.
'76
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Nollywood superstars Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, and Chidi Mokeme headline this gripping drama set against the backdrop of the attempted 1976 military coup against the government of General Murtala Mohammed.
Alero’s Symphony
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A top law student is expected to join her father’s prestigious law chambers after graduation, however her passion is in music and becoming a rapper, much to her family’s disdain.
Welcome to Nollywood
Himself
The Nigerian film industry, known as Nollywood, has exploded in the last ten years. Now the most popular cinema in all of west Africa--even more popular than imports of Hollywood or Bollywood films--the Nigerian film industry has distinguished itself by shooting all films (called video films) on digital video. This has allowed production schedules to be compressed (films are shot in several days) and immediately brought to market (distribution consists of bringing films to Idumota electronics market in Lagos and selling them for home viewing). The sheer volume of Nigerian video films is staggering: one estimate has a film being produced for each day of the year. Nollywood is now the third-largest film industry in the world, generating US$286 million a year for the Nigerian economy. And yet this vibrant, profitable industry is virtually unknown outside of Africa.
Sitanda
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The movie begins in modern times with Amanzee (Bimbo Manuel) leaving his wife Ann (Stephanie O.) in the car on a rainy day, utilizing the only umbrella and leaving her to get soaked. It is clear that all is not well with the marriage .
Across the Niger
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Major Dubem is a prince from the east and a soldier who serves in the northern part of Nigeria before the war started between them. His father the king, refused to accept Habiba as Dubem’s though she is pregnant for him.
Iva
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