From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Editi Effiong
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater University of Calabar
Occupations
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Writer
Known forNollywood filmmaking, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur
Notable work
  • The Black Book
  • Up North

Editi Effiong is a Nigerian filmmaker. He is the founder and CEO of Anakle, a digital agency in Lagos, Nigeria. [1] [2]

He has been involved in creating, developing, and disseminating digital products and applications. He also contributes written content covering topics such as technology, design, education, and business leadership. [3]

Early Life and Education

Effiong was born and raised in Nigeria. He obtained his education in Nigeria before pursuing further studies abroad. [4]

Personal life

Effiong maintains a private personal life, with limited information available about his personal interests and activities outside of his professional endeavors. He enjoys spending time with his family. [5] [6]

Career

Effiong began his career in the digital marketing sector.

Effiong made his Nollywood filmmaking debut by producing the movie Up North (2018), a film directed by Tope Oshin that featured actors Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Michelle Dede, and Akin Lewis.

His company, Anakle Films, distributed The Set Up, a film directed by renowned filmmaker Niyi Akinmolayan. The movie stars actors Adesua Etomi, Dakore Akande, and Kehinde Bankole in prominent roles. [7]

He is also recognized for his work on films such as Fishbone (2020), a short film, Day of Destiny (2021), and The Black Book (2023), which he describes as a heartfelt tribute to Nigeria, his homeland. [8] Notably, The Black Book represents a collaboration between the entertainment industry, the tech community, and the corporate world. [9] It made history by becoming the first Nollywood-produced film to achieve the top ranking on Netflix globally. [10] [11]

In addition to his work in digital marketing, Effiong has produced and directed several films. [12]

Activism

Effiong played an active role in the ENDSARS protests in Nigeria in 2020, advocating for the cause. He also attended and recorded the daily sessions of the post-ENDSARS judicial hearing panel, thereafter sharing his media documentation on his Twitter page. [13] [14]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2019 African Movie Academy Awards Best Film in an African Language Nominated [15]

Filmography

See also

References

  1. ^ "Editi Effiong - Anakle Films | LinkedIn". ca.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  2. ^ "Editi Effiong | Producer, Writer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  3. ^ "Editi Effiong, Author at BellaNaija". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  4. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-07-20). "Celebrating Editi Effiong At 40: Read Heartfelt Notes From His Friends & Family". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  5. ^ Enenaite, Blessing (2023-10-21). "Awards not my reason for making films – Editi Effiong". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  6. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-07-20). "Celebrating Editi Effiong At 40: Read Heartfelt Notes From His Friends & Family". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  7. ^ Koroye, Koromone (2021-10-19). "Editi Effiong: father, writer, producer and tech bro". TechCabal. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  8. ^ "Editi Effiong | Producer, Writer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  9. ^ Ijaseun, David (2023-09-28). "Black Book: Why Nigerian tech 'money bags' were funding first choice". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  10. ^ Roxborough, Scott (2023-12-20). "The Nigerian Hit Movie That Broke Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  11. ^ Adeyinka, Ayomitide (2023-10-24). "Editi Effiong's The Black Book Reaches New Heights in the American Movie Market » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  12. ^ Roxborough, Scott (2023-12-20). "The Nigerian Hit Movie That Broke Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  13. ^ "Editi Effiong – Mirabel Centre". Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  14. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  15. ^ "Editi Effiong, Awards". IMDb. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  16. ^ Adedayo, Adedamola (2023-10-17). "Interview: Editi Effiong Discusses Production And Narrative Originality of "The Black Book"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  17. ^ Roxborough, Scott (2023-12-20). "The Nigerian Hit Movie That Broke Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-14.


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Editi Effiong
NationalityNigerian
Alma mater University of Calabar
Occupations
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Writer
Known forNollywood filmmaking, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur
Notable work
  • The Black Book
  • Up North

Editi Effiong is a Nigerian filmmaker. He is the founder and CEO of Anakle, a digital agency in Lagos, Nigeria. [1] [2]

He has been involved in creating, developing, and disseminating digital products and applications. He also contributes written content covering topics such as technology, design, education, and business leadership. [3]

Early Life and Education

Effiong was born and raised in Nigeria. He obtained his education in Nigeria before pursuing further studies abroad. [4]

Personal life

Effiong maintains a private personal life, with limited information available about his personal interests and activities outside of his professional endeavors. He enjoys spending time with his family. [5] [6]

Career

Effiong began his career in the digital marketing sector.

Effiong made his Nollywood filmmaking debut by producing the movie Up North (2018), a film directed by Tope Oshin that featured actors Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Michelle Dede, and Akin Lewis.

His company, Anakle Films, distributed The Set Up, a film directed by renowned filmmaker Niyi Akinmolayan. The movie stars actors Adesua Etomi, Dakore Akande, and Kehinde Bankole in prominent roles. [7]

He is also recognized for his work on films such as Fishbone (2020), a short film, Day of Destiny (2021), and The Black Book (2023), which he describes as a heartfelt tribute to Nigeria, his homeland. [8] Notably, The Black Book represents a collaboration between the entertainment industry, the tech community, and the corporate world. [9] It made history by becoming the first Nollywood-produced film to achieve the top ranking on Netflix globally. [10] [11]

In addition to his work in digital marketing, Effiong has produced and directed several films. [12]

Activism

Effiong played an active role in the ENDSARS protests in Nigeria in 2020, advocating for the cause. He also attended and recorded the daily sessions of the post-ENDSARS judicial hearing panel, thereafter sharing his media documentation on his Twitter page. [13] [14]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2019 African Movie Academy Awards Best Film in an African Language Nominated [15]

Filmography

See also

References

  1. ^ "Editi Effiong - Anakle Films | LinkedIn". ca.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  2. ^ "Editi Effiong | Producer, Writer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  3. ^ "Editi Effiong, Author at BellaNaija". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  4. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-07-20). "Celebrating Editi Effiong At 40: Read Heartfelt Notes From His Friends & Family". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  5. ^ Enenaite, Blessing (2023-10-21). "Awards not my reason for making films – Editi Effiong". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  6. ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-07-20). "Celebrating Editi Effiong At 40: Read Heartfelt Notes From His Friends & Family". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  7. ^ Koroye, Koromone (2021-10-19). "Editi Effiong: father, writer, producer and tech bro". TechCabal. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  8. ^ "Editi Effiong | Producer, Writer, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  9. ^ Ijaseun, David (2023-09-28). "Black Book: Why Nigerian tech 'money bags' were funding first choice". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  10. ^ Roxborough, Scott (2023-12-20). "The Nigerian Hit Movie That Broke Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  11. ^ Adeyinka, Ayomitide (2023-10-24). "Editi Effiong's The Black Book Reaches New Heights in the American Movie Market » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  12. ^ Roxborough, Scott (2023-12-20). "The Nigerian Hit Movie That Broke Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  13. ^ "Editi Effiong – Mirabel Centre". Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  14. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  15. ^ "Editi Effiong, Awards". IMDb. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  16. ^ Adedayo, Adedamola (2023-10-17). "Interview: Editi Effiong Discusses Production And Narrative Originality of "The Black Book"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  17. ^ Roxborough, Scott (2023-12-20). "The Nigerian Hit Movie That Broke Netflix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-03-14.



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