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DIVA

After facing rejection from local gym coaches and refusal from her mother, DIVA (18) finds a gym where she can fulfill her boxing dreams but must then choose to either continue on this path or take care of her mother who she discovers is battling a terminal illness.

  • Samuel Okeh
    Director
  • Onome Agbaje
    Director
  • Emmanuel Idomalion Oteikwu-Adah
    Writer
  • Bemigho Bella Nadia
    Producer
  • Oreoluwa Obadofin
    Producer
  • Quadri Adebisi
    Producer
  • Marvel Ehiedu
    Producer
  • Annabel Asuquo
    Key Cast
    "Diva"
  • Inemesit King
    Key Cast
    "Nse(Mum)"
  • Esther Sambo
    Key Cast
    "Veenah(boxing opponent)"
  • Marvelous Ojo
    Key Cast
    "Coach"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 8, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    300 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Country of Filming:
    Nigeria
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital,Super 35mm CMOS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16;9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Ebonylife Creative Academy
  • Ebonylife Creative Academy Cohort 10, Graduation Ceremony
    Lagos
    Nigeria
    September 29, 2023
    Nil
    Nil
Director Biography - Samuel Okeh, Onome Agbaje

SAMUEL OKEH
Samuel Okeh is a dedicated and Passionate director and filmmaker. Born in Ajegunle Lagos state, He seeks to transform the Nigerian movie industry by telling powerful stories that the common Nigerian can relate to in a way that highlights and triggers change, positivity and creativity. He graduated from the prestigious University of Benin and went ahead to further his dream as a filmmaker in the Royal arts academy, Lagos and Ebony life creative academy Lagos. He is a born winner and leader. His directorial debut came in the short film “Tit4Tat”.

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