George Tyson | |
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Born | George Okumu Otieno 1973 |
Died | 30 May 2014 Kibaigwa |
Nationality | Kenyan |
Citizenship | Kenyan |
Occupation | Filmmaker |
Notable work | Dilemma, 2003 |
George Tyson, born George Okumu Otieno (1973–2014) was a Kenyan filmmaker who worked mainly in Tanzania. A 'bongo movie' director, he was "regarded as one of the best commercial directors in the country" [1] and as the "godfather of Bongowood". [2]
He died in a car crash at Kibaigwa on 30 May 2014. [3] [2] [4]
George Tyson | |
---|---|
Born | George Okumu Otieno 1973 |
Died | 30 May 2014 Kibaigwa |
Nationality | Kenyan |
Citizenship | Kenyan |
Occupation | Filmmaker |
Notable work | Dilemma, 2003 |
George Tyson, born George Okumu Otieno (1973–2014) was a Kenyan filmmaker who worked mainly in Tanzania. A 'bongo movie' director, he was "regarded as one of the best commercial directors in the country" [1] and as the "godfather of Bongowood". [2]
He died in a car crash at Kibaigwa on 30 May 2014. [3] [2] [4]