Taye Balogun
| Taye Balogun | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 June Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 💼 Occupation | Director, Photographer, Pan-Africanist |
Taye Balogun (born 6 June) is a Nigerian director, photographer, pan-Africanist and social justice campaigner.[1][2] He is best known for his work on the documentary film Music Is Our Weapon (2016).[3][4]
Life and career
Taye was born and raised in Nigeria and graduated from University of Lagos with a degree in chemistry. He later studied film at the National Film Institute in Jos, Nigeria.[5][6] His photography exhibition, Pan-African themed Why Africans are Not United showcased in various cities in Africa including Nairobi, Kampala and Dar es Salaam.[7]
In 2016, Taye directed and produced the documentary film Music Is Our Weapon, based on the Kenyan band Sarabi.[8] It screened at Georgetown University and Toronto Black Film Festival.[9][10]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Music Is Our Weapon | 
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Documentary |
References
- ↑ "Meet pan-Africanist Nigerian filmmaker, photographer Taye Balogun". theeastafrican.co.ke. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ↑ "INTERVIEW: Taye Balogun, filmmaker behind Music is Our Weapon". blog.showmax.com. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ↑ "Taye Balogun, filmmaker behind Music is Our Weapon". sde.co.ke. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ↑ ""Music Is Our Weapon" comes to Kigali". newtimes.co.rw. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ↑ "Niger: Meet Pan-Africanist Nigerian Filmmaker, Photographer Taye Balogun". allafrica.com. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ↑ "Interview: Taye Balogun Is Your Bubbly Cruise Ship Guy". kenyabuzz.com. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ↑ ""Why Africans Are Not United"". thisisafrica.me. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ↑ "'Music is our Weapon' chronicles journey of Kenyan band Sarabi". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ↑ "MUSIC IS OUR WEAPON- DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY". guevents.georgetown.edu. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
- ↑ "MUSIC IS OUR WEAPON". torontoblackfilm.com. Retrieved 2018-12-20.
External links
- Taye Balogun on IMDb
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