Ifeoma Nkiruka Chukwuogo might not but be considered one of Nollywood’s most recognisable names, however her work has been quietly constructing a robust case for consideration.
Born in Warri and raised in Port Harcourt, Chukwuogo studied Corporate Communication on the University of Texas at Austin earlier than incomes a grasp’s diploma in Film and Media Production from the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles.
Her filmmaking journey has moved by means of brief movies, tv and now characteristic cinema. She co-wrote and directed Bariga Sugar, the acclaimed brief movie about two kids rising up round a Lagos brothel. She later directed Diiche, the Showmax psychological thriller, and labored on NdaniTV’s Rumour Has It.
Her greatest undertaking but is Phoenix Fury, her characteristic directorial debut, which she wrote, produced and directed. The revenge drama follows two ladies introduced collectively by experiences of loss and injustice. It received Best Film on the 2024 Africa International Film Festival, whereas Chukwuogo took dwelling Best Director.
Now, Phoenix Fury is shifting from the pageant circuit to a wider viewers, with its Nigerian cinema launch scheduled for October 30.
For Chukwuogo, it’s one other step in a profession more and more outlined by complicated characters, significantly ladies, and tales that refuse to take the straightforward route.
The October 30 cinema launch is confirmed, with Nile Entertainment dealing with distribution.
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