Chioma Ude
Chioma Ude | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 24 [1] |
| Years active | 2010 - present |
Chioma Ude is a Nigerian entertainment executive. In 2010, she founded Africa International Film Festival, a film festival that holds annually in Nigeria. She was acknowledged by 36 ng.com.ng as one of the most influential women in the entertainment scene in Nigeria.[2]
Career
Ude founded AFRIFF in 2010, and envisioned that it will be a platform to train individuals in film then develop and monetize content for the public.[3] Speaking at the Nigerian entertainment conference, she revealed that the inability of indigenous filmmakers to adequately convey the language, story and cultural elements of Nigerians into film was responsible for non-selection for the Academy Awards.[4] In October 2016, she spoke with the corporate world about AFRIFF in Lagos, explaining that the aim is to raise awareness on the benefits and potentials of African cinema.[5]
Personal life
Ude has a degree in marketing from University of Nigeria, Nsukka.[6]
References
- ^ "OMOTOLA, KATE HENSHAW, UCHE JOMBO AT CHIOMA UDE'S BIRTHDAY". Nollywoodmindspace. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ Emmanuel Lala (24 April 2015). "Meet 15 Most Powerful Women In Nigerian Entertainment – PHOTOS!". 36ng.com.ng. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ Michael Abimboye (December 2015). "AFRIFF Set To Be Most Vibrant Film Festival". naij.com. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ Solomon Nda-Isaiah (26 April 2015). "Why Nollywood Is Not Recognised At The Oscars - Chioma Ude". Leadership.ng. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ Chidumga Izuzu (3 October 2016). "AFRIFF boss attends interactive session with Chairman of Institut Choiseul". pulse.ng. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ OVWE MEDEME (12 October 2014). "How AFRIFF is growing African movies – CHIOMA UDE". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 5 October 2016.