Davies Chirwa
| Davies Chirwa | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Zambia |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Malawi |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | Media Direction, Cinematography |
| 👶 Children | Thandi Chirwa |
| 🏅 Awards | Award in Media Excellence Mwape Awards |
| 🌐 Website | https://davieschirwa.com |
Davies Chirwa is a Zambian media director, cinematographer and entrepreneur[1] and the founder of DC Productions Media Group and Channel A TV.[2]
Early Life and Education
Dr. Davies Chirwa was born on June 8, 1974 and grew up in Zambia and Malawi. He moved to the United States where he later founded DC Productions. He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in International Leadership and Community Development by the American Management University in California.[3]
Career
He is most known for providing audio visual technology for the coverage of backstage events for the NFL around Superbowl since Superbowl LII.[2]
He was the Director of Media and Technology for the inaugural edition of Miss African Union USA Beauty Pageant held in 2018.[4] The event was sponsored by the African Union and chaired by Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda and Ambassador Arikana Chihombori - Quao, former African Union Ambassador to the United States.
He is also on the Kent City's Cultural Communities Board where he works to increase engagement, integration, and access to city services for all cultural communities in Kent.[5] He directed the City of Kent Candidates Forum with Kent Black Action Commission alongside Mayor Dana Ralph and Kent City Council Member, Toni Troutner.[6]
As a member of the equity committee at the Washington Filmworks, his work is critical in the success of the diversity of the motion picture competitiveness program organized to provide funding and resources for the creative industries in Washington State.[7]
Recognition
In recognition of his works, he received the Media Excellence Award at the 2019 Mwape Peer Awards.[8] He is also a recipient of the Dr. Arikana Leadership Excellence Award from the African Diaspora Development Institute during the 2023 edition of the Afro United Festival.[9]
He was nominated to receive the Pioneer Award at the 2024 African Film Festival in Dallas[10] and received an award at the inaugural IAM Awards[11] hosted by Power Radio Nation (PRN) during the BET Awards Weekend in June, 2024[12]
References
- ↑ "Entrepreneur submits Chile One's name for Grammy consideration". Zambia: News Diggers!. 16 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Experiencing the NFL through the lens of an African media director [Article]". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ↑ "Dr. Davies Chirwa Awarded Prestigious Honorary Doctorate – AFRICAN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS". 2025-01-03. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ↑ "Miss African Union Pageant". Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ↑ Varela Jr., Uriel. "Cultural Communities Board | kentgov". City of Kent.
- ↑ "Meet Kent Candidates for 2021 – KENT BLACK ACTION COMMISSION". 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ↑ Reports, Zambia (2024-03-15). "Davies Chirwa Appointed to Washington Filmworks Equity Committee". Zambia Reports. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ↑ "Home – Mwape Peer Awards". Archived from the original on 2024-02-17. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ↑ "African Diaspora Development Institute inspired black solidarity at first Afro-United Festival". GhanaWeb. 2023-10-02. Archived from the original on 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ↑ "Davies Chirwa To Be Honored At The African Film Festival In Dallas". kubilive. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ↑ Abraham (X-duey (2024-04-29). "Davies Chirwa to Receive Prestigious International Media Icon Award at IAM Awards 2024". Zed Hype Mag. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
- ↑ ASSOCIATION, IAM. "2024 BET Awards Weekend Los Angeles: The PRN 2024 Independent Artist Music Awards". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2024-06-18.
External Links
- Davies Chirwa on IMDb
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