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Paul Apel Papel
Actor | CEO of Papel Image Tech
Paul Apel Papel
Actor | CEO of Papel Image Tech
Paul Apel Papel is an Abuja-based award-winning filmmaker, producer, and film editor known for his technical excellence and for championing the growth of Nollywood in Northern Nigeria. He is the CEO of Papel Image Tech, a production and equipment house.
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Films: Eagle Wings, Blue Flames, 90 Ninth Day, The Bond, and The Caller.
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Editing & Technical Credits: He won awards for his editing work on the hit movie Mr. and Mrs. and has directed popular TV series like Halita.
Francis Onwochei
Actor | Producer | Consultant
Francis Onwochei
Actor | Producer | Consultant
Francis Kainebi Onwochei is a consummate stage and screen actor, veteran TV/Film producer, and industry consultant. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a pillar of the Nigerian creative arts.
Known for his versatility, Onwochei has starred in numerous iconic theatrical productions and cinematic projects. Beyond performance, he is a seasoned filmmaker and creative strategist who has played a significant role in the growth and professionalization of Nollywood.
Sam Dede (Samuel Dedetoku)
Actor | Director | Politician | Lecturer
Sam Dede (Samuel Dedetoku)
Actor | Director | Politician | Lecturer
Samuel Dedetoku, professionally known as Sam Dede, is a legendary Nigerian actor, director, politician, and lecturer. Often referred to as "The General," he is widely considered one of the most influential and versatile actors in the history of Nollywood.
He transitioned into public administration when he was appointed as the Director-General of the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency in 2012.
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Sam Dede (Samuel Dedetoku)
Actor | Director | Politician | Lecturer
Sam Dede (Samuel Dedetoku)
Actor | Director | Politician | Lecturer
Samuel Dedetoku, professionally known as Sam Dede, is a legendary Nigerian actor, director, politician, and lecturer. Often referred to as "The General," he is widely considered one of the most influential and versatile actors in the history of Nollywood.
He transitioned into public administration when he was appointed as the Director-General of the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency in 2012.
Paul Apel Papel
Actor | CEO of Papel Image Tech
Paul Apel Papel
Actor | CEO of Papel Image Tech
Paul Apel Papel is an Abuja-based award-winning filmmaker, producer, and film editor known for his technical excellence and for championing the growth of Nollywood in Northern Nigeria. He is the CEO of Papel Image Tech, a production and equipment house.
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Films: Eagle Wings, Blue Flames, 90 Ninth Day, The Bond, and The Caller.
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Editing & Technical Credits: He won awards for his editing work on the hit movie Mr. and Mrs. and has directed popular TV series like Halita.
Victor Okhai
Filmmaker | Media Consultant
Victor Okhai
Filmmaker | Media Consultant
Victor Okhai is a multi-talented filmmaker, veteran journalist, and media consultant with a career spanning over three decades. He is a prominent leader in the Nigerian creative industry, currently serving as the National President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN).
A versatile intellectual, Okhai is also an investment banker and global policy analyst. He notably ventured into politics as a presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2019 general elections, advocating for youth inclusion and systemic reform.
Francis Onwochei
Actor | Producer | Consultant
Francis Onwochei
Actor | Producer | Consultant
Francis Kainebi Onwochei is a consummate stage and screen actor, veteran TV/Film producer, and industry consultant. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a pillar of the Nigerian creative arts.
Known for his versatility, Onwochei has starred in numerous iconic theatrical productions and cinematic projects. Beyond performance, he is a seasoned filmmaker and creative strategist who has played a significant role in the growth and professionalization of Nollywood.
Femi Odugbemi
Filmmaker, Entrepreneur
Femi Odugbemi
Filmmaker, Entrepreneur
Femi Odugbemi is a Nigerian writer, filmmaker, television producer and the founder and executive producer of Zuri24 Media, a content production company in Lagos, Nigeria.
Francis Onwochei
Actor | Producer | Consultant
Francis Onwochei
Actor | Producer | Consultant
Francis Kainebi Onwochei is a consummate stage and screen actor, veteran TV/Film producer, and industry consultant. With a career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a pillar of the Nigerian creative arts.
Known for his versatility, Onwochei has starred in numerous iconic theatrical productions and cinematic projects. Beyond performance, he is a seasoned filmmaker and creative strategist who has played a significant role in the growth and professionalization of Nollywood.
Sam Dede (Samuel Dedetoku)
Actor | Director | Politician | Lecturer
Sam Dede (Samuel Dedetoku)
Actor | Director | Politician | Lecturer
Samuel Dedetoku, professionally known as Sam Dede, is a legendary Nigerian actor, director, politician, and lecturer. Often referred to as "The General," he is widely considered one of the most influential and versatile actors in the history of Nollywood.
He transitioned into public administration when he was appointed as the Director-General of the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency in 2012.
Paul Apel Papel
Actor | CEO of Papel Image Tech
Paul Apel Papel
Actor | CEO of Papel Image Tech
Paul Apel Papel is an Abuja-based award-winning filmmaker, producer, and film editor known for his technical excellence and for championing the growth of Nollywood in Northern Nigeria. He is the CEO of Papel Image Tech, a production and equipment house.
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Films: Eagle Wings, Blue Flames, 90 Ninth Day, The Bond, and The Caller.
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Editing & Technical Credits: He won awards for his editing work on the hit movie Mr. and Mrs. and has directed popular TV series like Halita.