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Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
BornMarch 30
Nkwerre, Imo, Nigeria
Alma materOxford Brookes University
Occupation(s)filmmaker, lawyer, philanthropist
Years active1986 - present
Websitewww.anyiam-osigwe.com

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, previously Peace Anyiam-Fiberesima MFR (born 30 March) is a Nigerian filmmaker and entertainment executive who has been called "the queen of Nollywood films".[1] She is the founder of globally acclaimed film ceremony, Africa Movie Academy Awards. The Guardian documents that she pioneered the screening of Nollywood films at international film festivals.[2] She directed the first music video of hip-hop sensation, P-Square.[2] In 2012, she was bestowed a Member of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contribution to the entertainment industry.[3][4] She is a TED fellow.[5]

Early life

Anyiam-Osigwe was born on March 30.[6] She is from the notable Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe family in Nkwerre, Imo State. She is the only girl in a family of eight children.[7] She has a degree in Law and political science from Oxford Brookes University.[8]

Career

Africa Movie Academy Awards

Anyiam-Osigwe founded the Africa Film Academy, a body that governs the film ceremony since 2005. The award ceremony is reputed to be one of the most recognized awards for Africans in film-making. At the 10th edition, she stepped down as CEO of the AMAAs. In 2015, she began the AfricaOne initiative to commemorate Africans in the entertainment industry.[9]

Writing career

Anyiam-Osigwe is an author of written poetry. She has three books to her credit.[5] In an interview with Alana Herro, she described poetry as one of the avenues for expressing her perception and understanding of things around her.[5] Prior to entering the university, she published a magazine, Clicks, specifically written to accommodate the black population in England. Her works are centered on advocacy causes.[5]

TV/film director

Anyiam-Osigwe career on television began with her discussion show, Piece off my mind, that focuses on people's reaction to societal issues that are not regularly seen in the mainstream media.[5] Her talk show was centered on issues of advocacy for individuals that the society usually give little attention or neglected.[5] She cited African cast system, child trafficking and women equality as areas of interest to her in film and television.[5] At the early stage of music duo, P-Square career, Anyiam-Osigwe was responsible for managing them.[5] In 2016, she stated that she represents Somkele Inyamah.[10]

Personal life

Her brother, Michael, who was killed in 2014 was the coordinator general of the Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe Foundation, a non-profit organization that gives back to the Nigerian society.[11] He was also director, Africa Institute for Leadership Research and Development and the consul general of Malawi to Nigeria.[12] Her mother, Dorothy Chinyere Anyiam-Osigwe is a recipient of the Officer of the Order of the Niger honour by the then president, Olusegun Obasanjo for her philanthropic activities in Nigeria.[13] She is separated from her husband.[14]

References

  1. ^ Elizabeth Johnson; Donald Culverson (2016). Female Narratives in Nollywood Melodramas. Lexington Books. pp. 120–2. ISBN 978-1-4985-2475-9.
  2. ^ a b Chidera Muoka (13 March 2016). "The Undiluted Creative: Peace Anyiam Osigwe". guardian.ng. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  3. ^ Adeola Adeyemo (10 September 2012). "149 Nigerians to Receive Federal Government Award – Mike Adenuga, Teco Benson, Tony Elumelu, Sarah Sosan among Recipients". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Full list of Nigerians shortlisted for National Honours". Channels TV. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h Alana Herro (22 October 2010). "Fellows Friday with Peace Anyiam-Osigwe". ted.com. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  6. ^ "Celebrity Birthday: Peace Anyiam-Osigwe". nollywoodmindspace.com. 30 March 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  7. ^ Adie Vanessa Offiong (9 May 2015). "Peace Anyiam-Osigwe: Growing up in the midst of boys made me strong". dailytrust.com.ng. Archived from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  8. ^ "Nigeria: Peace Anyiam Osigwe - I Left My Marriage With My Handbag and My Sanity". allAfrica.com. 29 March 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  9. ^ Funsho Arogundade (15 September 2015). "AMAA Founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe launches AFRICAONE". P.M. News. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  10. ^ "PEACE ANYIAM-OSIGWE RETURNS TO ARTISTE MANAGEMENT". thenationonlineng.net. 17 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  11. ^ "Michael Anyiam-Osigwe, brother of AMAA founder shot dead". premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  12. ^ "Michael Anyiam-Osigwe Is Dead, Killed By Armed Robbers". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  13. ^ "CHIEF (MRS.) DOROTHY CHINYERE ANYIAM-OSIGWE (OON)". Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  14. ^ "Why my marriage crashed – Peace Anyiam-Osigwe". Vanguard. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
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