Editi Effiong
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Editi Effiong | |
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🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
🎓 Alma mater | University of Calabar |
💼 Occupation |
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Known for | Nollywood filmmaking, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur |
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Editi Effiong is a Nigerian filmmaker. He is the founder and CEO of Anakle, a digital agency in Lagos, Nigeria.[1][2]
He has been involved in creating, developing, and disseminating digital products and applications. He also contributes written content covering topics such as technology, design, education, and business leadership.[3]
Early Life and Education[edit]
Effiong was born and raised in Nigeria. He obtained his education in Nigeria before pursuing further studies abroad.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Effiong maintains a private personal life, with limited information available about his personal interests and activities outside of his professional endeavors. He enjoys spending time with his family.[5][6]
Career[edit]
Effiong began his career in the digital marketing sector.
Effiong made his Nollywood filmmaking debut by producing the movie Up North (2018), a film directed by Tope Oshin that featured actors Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Michelle Dede, and Akin Lewis.
His company, Anakle Films, distributed The Set Up, a film directed by renowned filmmaker Niyi Akinmolayan. The movie stars actors Adesua Etomi, Dakore Akande, and Kehinde Bankole in prominent roles.[7]
He is also recognized for his work on films such as Fishbone (2020), a short film, Day of Destiny (2021), and The Black Book (2023), which he describes as a heartfelt tribute to Nigeria, his homeland.[8] Notably, The Black Book represents a collaboration between the entertainment industry, the tech community, and the corporate world.[9] It made history by becoming the first Nollywood-produced film to achieve the top ranking on Netflix globally.[10][11]
In addition to his work in digital marketing, Effiong has produced and directed several films.[12]
Activism[edit]
Effiong played an active role in the ENDSARS protests in Nigeria in 2020, advocating for the cause. He also attended and recorded the daily sessions of the post-ENDSARS judicial hearing panel, thereafter sharing his media documentation on his Twitter page.[13][14]
Awards and nominations[edit]
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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2019 | African Movie Academy Awards | Best Film in an African Language | Nominated | [15] |
Filmography[edit]
- Up North (2018)[16]
- The Setup (2019)
- Fish Bone (2020)
- Day of Destiny (2021)
- The Black Book (2023)[17]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Editi Effiong - Anakle Films | LinkedIn". ca.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ "Editi Effiong | Producer, Writer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ "Editi Effiong, Author at BellaNaija". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2023-07-20). "Celebrating Editi Effiong At 40: Read Heartfelt Notes From His Friends & Family". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ Enenaite, Blessing (2023-10-21). "Awards not my reason for making films – Editi Effiong". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2023-07-20). "Celebrating Editi Effiong At 40: Read Heartfelt Notes From His Friends & Family". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ Koroye, Koromone (2021-10-19). "Editi Effiong: father, writer, producer and tech bro". TechCabal. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ "Editi Effiong | Producer, Writer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ Ijaseun, David (2023-09-28). "Black Book: Why Nigerian tech 'money bags' were funding first choice". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (2023-12-20). "The Nigerian Hit Movie That Broke Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ Adeyinka, Ayomitide (2023-10-24). "Editi Effiong's The Black Book Reaches New Heights in the American Movie Market » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (2023-12-20). "The Nigerian Hit Movie That Broke Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ "Editi Effiong – Mirabel Centre". Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ "Editi Effiong, Awards". IMDb. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ Adedayo, Adedamola (2023-10-17). "Interview: Editi Effiong Discusses Production And Narrative Originality of "The Black Book"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-03-14.
- ↑ Roxborough, Scott (2023-12-20). "The Nigerian Hit Movie That Broke Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
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