Ifeanyi Onyeabo [1] (1971–2019), was a Nigerian filmmaker.[2] He is most notable for the films My Mother’s Heart, 5 Apostles, Darkest Knight and One Good Turn.[3]
Ifeanyi Onyeabor | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ifeanyi OnyeaboIfeanyi Onyeabo 1971 |
| Died | 2019 (aged 48-49) |
| Nationality (legal) | Nigerian |
| Other names | Big Slim, Mogul, Baba Mutum |
| Occupation | Director |
| Years active | 1996–2019 |
Along with his partner Steve James, he established the production company, SIC Entertainment Production Nigeria Limited. He was awarded at African movie Academy Award (AMAA) for his movie New Jerusalem.[4]
In July 2014, Onyeabor was remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Prisons by the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja over an alleged N8.8 million fraud. According to sources, he has collected a total sum of N8.8 million from Steve-James in December 2008, with the purpose of producing two movies; Young Amazon and Tribes.[5]
Onyeabor died while filming in Jos, Plateau State, on Good Friday.[6][7]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Asimo | Director | Video film | |
| 1999 | Visitor | Director | Video film | |
| 2000 | Remember Your Mother | Director | Video film | |
| 2000 | Time | Director | Video film | |
| 2000 | Lost Hope | Director | Video film | |
| 2001 | On Holiday | Director | Video film | |
| 2002 | Kukan kurcia | Director | Video film | |
| 2003 | The Silent Book 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2003 | The Silent Book | Director | Video film | |
| 2004 | Scout | Director | Video film | |
| 2004 | Pretty Woman | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | One Good Turn 3 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | One Good Turn 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | One Good Turn 3 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | Never End 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | Never End 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | My Mother's Heart 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | My Mother's Heart 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | Holy Diamond 3 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | Holy Diamond 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | Holy Diamond | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | Darkest Night 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | Darkest Night 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | Baby Guards 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2005 | Baby Guards | Director | Video film | |
| 2006 | Best of the Game 3 | Director | Video film | |
| 2006 | Best of the Game 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2006 | Best of the Game | Director | Video film | |
| 2006 | Aguba Igogoro | Director | Video film | |
| 2008 | Lumba Boys 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2008 | Lumba Boys | Director | Video film | |
| 2009 | Peace Mission | Actor: Himself | Documentary | |
| 2009 | Apostles 3 | Director | Video film | |
| 2009 | Apostles 2 | Director | Video film | |
| 2009 | Apostles | Director | Video film |
References edit
- ^ "Nollywood Movie Director Ifeanyi Onyeabor Dies". Within Nigeria. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Nollywood superstar Ifeanyi Onyeabor is dead". graphic. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Nollywood director Ifeanyi Onyeabor is dead". premiumtimesng. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ Jannah, Chijoke (20 April 2019). "Award winning Nollywood director, Ifeanyi Onyeabor is dead". Daily Post. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ "Nollywood Producer Ifeanyi Onyeabor in prison for fraud". myjoyonline. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Nollywood director Ifeanyi Onyeabor is dead". The Premium Times, Nigeria. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "Lights out on Nollywood's prolific Director, 'Big Slim' Ifeanyi Onyeabor". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 October 2020.