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Kelechi Eke is a Nigerian film director .[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Imo State of Nigeria.[6]
Despite primarily living in the United States, Kelechi was appointed as the board chairman of Para-Soccer Association of Imo State because of the passion he has for the development of sports and care for people with disabilities .[7]
Early life [ edit ]
Kelechi was born in Amafor , Imerienwe in Imo State , located in the southeastern region of Nigeria.[1] [8] Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of Texas at Dallas .[9]
Kelechi began his film career in 2009 featuring as a producer and actor in Okra Principle .[10] [8] Lost In Abroad which has been featured in libraries at Harvard University ,[11] Yale University ,[12] Stanford University ,[13] University of Iowa Libraries ,[14] Northwestern University [15] University of Wisconsin–Madison , and Madison General Library System.[16] False Engagement [17] The Stepchild .[18]
He is also the founder of The African Film Festival (TAFF), and held the first edition in Dallas, Texas.[2]
In 2017, he began the development of Rootflix , a streaming and distribution platform for festival-qualified films and launched it in 2019.[19]
Royalty [ edit ]
Kelechi Eke was crowned Ichie Ihemba 1 of Imerienwe because of his love for his people, commitment to the development of his community, and passion for the preservation and celebration of their culture. “Ihe” means light and “mba” means community.[6]
Filmography [ edit ]
Title
Genre
Role
Year
Reference
Lost In Abroad
Drama
Writer, Director
2012
[20]
False Engagement
Drama
Writer, Actor, Director
2013
[17]
African Time
Comedy
Actor, Director
2014
[21] [22]
Weeping Ashes
Drama
Director
2014
[23]
The Other Tribes
Drama
Director
2015
[24]
The Black Pot
TV Series
Director
2015
[25]
Akwuna
Short film
Actor
2022
[26]
Ihemba
Documentary
Producer
2024
[27] [6]
Film Awards [ edit ]
2012 - Best African Filmmaker Living Abroad, African Movies Academy Awards .[28]
2015 - People’s Choice Best Director, Nollywood and African Film Critics Award .[29]
2015 - Movie Achievement Award, Los Angeles Nollywood Film Awards.[30]
2015 - Merit Award of Awareness at the Awareness Film Festival , California.[31]
2015 - Best Screenwriter, International Movie Awards, Indonesia.[32]
Humanitarian Awards [ edit ]
On May 3, 2014, Kelechi received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Nigerian-American Multicultural Council (NAMC).[8] [33]
On August 19, 2023, he received the United States President Lifetime Achievement Award for his social contributions and humanitarian services.[34]
On March 30, 2024, he received Award of Honor by Imo State Women Ambassadors International for supporting women and girl-child growth, as well as empowerment of the youths in the State.[7]
References [ edit ]
^ "VILLAFFEST set to light up Owerri" . Guardian Nigeria
^ Batty, Cormeshia Carson (April 24, 2019). "Nollywood Screening Gets a Facelift with Rootflix" . African American newspapers
^ Njoku, Benjamin (2023-12-16). "Kelechi Eke bags chieftaincy title, hosts VILLAFFEST in Owerri" . Vanguard NG . Retrieved 2024-01-25 .
^ a b c Imo Community reverberates as film maker, Kelechi Eke takes highest chieftaincy role
^ a b Anokam, Sam (April 7, 2024). "More honours for Kelechi Eke" . The Nation (Nigeria)
^ a b c Ltd, Fresco Software Solution Pvt. "Kelechi Eke | AFRIFAMU" . DAORA BEADS . Retrieved 2023-12-18 .
^ "Alumni Notes - The University of Texas at Dallas" . alumni.utdallas.edu . Retrieved 2024-02-08 .
^ "The okra principle | WorldCat.org" . search.worldcat.org . Retrieved 2023-12-18 .
^ Eke, Chijindu (2012). "Lost in Abroad: Have we forgotten our Roots?" . Harvard University Library – via Bigobi Productions.
^ Eke, Chijindu Kelechi (2012). "Lost in Abroad: Have We Forgotten Our Roots?" . Yale University
^ Eke, Chijindu Kelechi (2012). "Lost in abroad: have we forgotten our roots?" (Video Recording) . Stanford University
^ Eke, Chijindu Kelechi (2012). "Lost in Abroad : Have We Forgotten Our Roots? / a Kelechi Eke Film" (DVD) . University of Iowa
^ Eke, Chijindu Kelechi (2012). "Lost in Abroad : Have We Forgotten Our Roots?" (Video) . Northwestern University
^ "Lost in abroad : have we forgotten our roots? | WorldCat.org" . search.worldcat.org . Retrieved 2023-12-18 .
^ a b "False engagement | WorldCat.org" . search.worldcat.org . Retrieved 2023-12-18 .
^ "The Stepchild" . TVGuide.com . Retrieved 2023-12-18 .
^ Nigeria, Guardian (2019-03-16). "Kelechi Eke launches new film streaming platform" . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . Retrieved 2023-12-18 .
^ tosan (2012-02-26). " . Trendy Africa . Retrieved 2023-12-18 .
^ "African Time - A Kelechi Eke Film" . World Catalog
^ "Texas-Based Nigerian Filmmaker Explores Tardiness as Cultural Rift" . Voice of America
^ "Weeping Ashes - A Kelechi Eke Film" . Harvard University Library
^ "The Other Tribes by Chijindu Kelechi Eke" . World Catalog
^ "The Black Pot" . IMDb
^ "Veteran Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus, others stars in Akwụna" . Boomplay .
^ "IHEMBA - Ichie Royalty Documentary" . IMDb
^ "Best Filmmaker Living Abroad" . Africa Movie Academy Awards IMDb
^ "NAFCA Awards" . IMDb
^ G, Vida (2015-09-07). "LANFA Award-Winning Filmmaker to Screen His Films" . Hollywood Press Corps . Retrieved 2023-12-18 .
^ "Awareness Film Festival, CA" . IMDb
^ "A festival of Awards for Kelechi Eke" . Trendy Africa . September 13, 2015.
^ "Kelechi Eke: Bridging the gap" . galaTAG Magazine . August 23, 2017.
^ Njoku, Benjamin (2023-12-18). "I'm humbled being honured with US President Lifetime Achievement award – Kelechi Eke" . Vanguard NG . Retrieved 2023-12-18 .
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