AMAKA'S KIN - The Women Of Nollywood
Dedicated to the memory of Nigeria's most prominent female director, Amaka Igwe (1963-2014), Amaka's Kin follows the stories of Nigeria's most prominent female directors working in male-dominated Nollywood.
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TopeDirectorIreti, Journey To Self, New Horizons, The Young Smoker
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Tope OshinWriterIreti, BlackOut
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Tope OshinProducerFifty, New Horizons, The Young Smoker
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Stephanie LinusKey CastDry
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Mildred OkwoKey CastThe Meeting
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Michelle BelloKey CastFlower Girl
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Omoni OboliKey CastOkafor's Law, Women On Strike
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Blessing Effiom EgbeKey CastLekki Wives, Iquo's Journal
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Patience Oghre ImohbioKey Cast3 Wise Men
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Adeola OsunkojoKey CastLife of A Nigerian Couple
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Ema EdosioKey CastThe Governor
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Dolapo Lowladee AdelekeKey CastBrave
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Belinda Yanga AgedahKey CastRomance Is Overated
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Tope OshinKey CastJourney To Self, Ireti
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Project Type:Documentary
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Genres:Documentary
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Runtime:30 minutes 50 seconds
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Completion Date:August 27, 2016
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Country of Origin:Nigeria
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Country of Filming:Nigeria
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:HD
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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BFI BLACKSTARSSouthbank, London
United Kingdom
November 19, 2016
World Premiere -
Feminist Film FestivalDublin
Ireland
February 20, 2017
Irish Premiere -
Udada Film FestivalUganda
Uganda
November 21, 2016
East African Premiere -
Africa International Film FestivalLagos
Nigeria
February 19, 2017
African Premiere -
IREP Documentary Film FestivalLAgos
Nigeria
March 18, 2017 -
Best Of Nollywood AwardsLagos
Nigeria
Best Documentary -
RealTime Film FestivalLagos
Nigeria
June 24, 2017
Tope Oshin who has been named one of Africa's Leading Women, Nigeria's Most Inspiring Women, and on the Top 7 Power Women in Nigerian Film, is a multiple award-winning filmmaker who studied at the Lagos State University, Nigeria, Colorado Film School, USA, and is also an alumni of Berlinale Talents and Talents Durban.
She has directed altogether about 500 episodes of Africa's biggest drama series - Tinsel, Hotel Majestic and Hush. Other credits include films, and new documentary Amaka’s Kin-The Women Of Nollywood.
Among her producing credits are 26 TV movies, talk shows, and 2015 BFI premiered theatrical feature Fifty. As Supervising Producer and Consultant, has reviewed over 40 screenplays, and also lent her skill as a trainer at several film workshops in Nigeria.
Tope, was Juror for the International Emmy Awards 2015, Eko International Film Festival 2015, and AfricaMagic Viewers Choice Awards 2016.