Obi Emelonye


Obi Emelonye is a Nigerian film director. He is known for directing award-winning films such as Last Flight to Abuja, The Mirror Boy and Onye Ozi.
In 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic, which shut down businesses globally, Obi Emelonye, became the first film director to make a movie via Zoom, by working remotely with cast members in London and Lagos. The movie, Heart 2 Heart, naturally got critical acclaim from major media outlets all over the world.
Having worked with some of Africa’s biggest names in acting in Hollywood, Europe and Nigeria, he is also regarded as a star-maker of sorts, who is fired by talent and the passion to replicate success in every project, while deploying the best of technology and technique.

Education

Obi Emelonye, a former professional footballer and law professional graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, with BA Theatre Arts degree. He went on to study for an LLB Law degree from the University of Wolverhampton. He completed a post-graduate degree in Legal Practice from London Metropolitan University and practised Law for a few years before focusing on his first love: film. In 2019, Obi Emelonye, acquired certifications to become a Chartered Management consultant.He is a member of UK Directors Guild as well as the British Film Institute, BFI.

Filmography