Kuukua Eshun

Kuukua Eshun is a Ghanaian-American film director, artist and writer. Kuukua raises awareness about social issues and mental health through her writing and film.[1][2] She is the co-founder of Boxedkids.[3]

Kuukua Eshun
Kuukua Eshun speaking at re:publica on Sequencer Tour in Detroit
Born
Kuukua Eshun

Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian-American
Other namesKuuksss
Occupation(s)Film director, writer and creative
Known forFilm directing and poetry

Early life and education

Kuukua was born in Accra on 18 May 1994 but hails from Aburi in the Eastern Region of Ghana. She attended Columbus State Community College where she studied Art and Science.[4]

Career

Kuukua's first film titled Artist, Act of Love won an award at the worldwide women's films festival for best visual effect.[5] She is the co-founder of Skate Gal Club.[6][7][8] Kuukua believes in gender equity which has pushed her to protest a lot on the streets of Accra. She collaborated with UNFPA Ghana to hold a healing session for young women who are survivors of sexual assault.[9][10]

Kuukua recently worked with Nigerian musician Wizkid where she directed a performance for him.[11]

Kuukua got her recent documentary film "Unveiling" premiered at the Museum Ostwall Im Dortmunder U in Germany and its showing in the museum till March 2022. The film was commissioned by the ANO Institute of Arts & Knowledge and produced and directed by Kuukua.[12]

Kuukua also directed Nigerian Musician Wizkid's short film for his Made In Lagos album titled Made In Lagos Deluxe Film which was released in December 2021. She co-directed this short film with Wizkid.[13][14]

Filmography

Short films

Year Title Director Writer Producer Ref.
2018 Stranger To Your Seed Yes Yes Yes [15][16][17]
2019 Artist, Act Of Love Yes Yes Yes [16][17][18]
2021 Unveiling Yes Yes Yes [16][17][19]
2021 Made In Lagos (Deluxe) Yes Yes Yes [16][17][20][21]

Awards and recognition
  • Urbanworld Film Festival Finalists for Young Creators Showcase.[22]
Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2021 2021 Ghana Movie Awards Best Documentary[23] Unveiling Nominated

References
  1. "KuuKua". Archived from the original on 26 June 2020. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  2. "Kuukua Eshun: Let's Talk About Mental Health Within The African Community". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  3. Gyasi, Prince. "Boxed Kids: Accra, Ghana". Suitcase Magazine. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  4. "Kuukua Eshun". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  5. Ababio, Jesse (12 February 2020). "Ghanaian Short Film "Artist, Act Of Love" Wins Best Visual Effects At The Worldwide Women's Film Festival". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  6. Frank, Alex. "Take a Ride With Ghana's First All-Girls Skate Crew". Vogue. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  7. "Take a Ride With Ghana's First All-Girls Skate Crew". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  8. Gbadamosi, Thomas Cristofoletti,Nosmot (10 February 2020). "People Assumed Women in Ghana Wouldn't Skate. Then One Crew Changed Everything". Vice. Retrieved 23 June 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. "UNFPA fights against Gender Violence through Walk and Vigil". ghananewsagency.org. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  10. "UNFPA fights against Gender Violence through walk and vigil". MyJoyOnline.com. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  11. Segbefia, Sedem (1 May 2021). "Kuukua Eshun, an extraordinary creative mind". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  12. "Filmmaker Kuukua Eshun premieres 'Unveiling' in German Museum - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  13. Conteh, Mankaprr (20 December 2021). "Wizkid Indulges in Beauty in 'Made in Lagos (Deluxe)' Short Film". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  14. "Wizkid Releases Brand-New Short Film For 'Made in Lagos'". GRM Daily. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  15. Kuukua Eshun – Stranger To Your Seed (Short Poetry Film), retrieved 18 February 2023
  16. admin (9 October 2021). "Kuukua Eshun: Telling impactful stories through art, creativity". The Spectator. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  17. Asare, Edward (27 April 2022). "From Ghana to the World: Meet Kuukua Eshun, A Young Female Filmmaker Taking The World By Storm". EdwardAsare - Digital Marketer | PR| Blogger | News. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  18. "Hollywood & More: 25-year-old Kuukua Eshun wins international film awards". www.ghanaweb.com. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  19. "Kuukua Eshun gets her film 'Unveiling' premiered in a German museum". GhanaWeb. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  20. Conteh, Mankaprr (20 December 2021). "Wizkid Indulges in Beauty in 'Made in Lagos (Deluxe)' Short Film". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  21. "WATCH: Ghanaian Filmmaker Kuukua Eshun And Wizkid Create Short Film For Grammy Nominated 'Made In Lagos' Album". 20 December 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  22. Ramos, Dino-Ray (18 September 2020). "Urbanworld Film Festival Adds Spotlight Conversation On 'All In: The Fight for Democracy' And More Events To Bolster Civic Engagement". Deadline. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  23. "Ghana Movie Awards 2021: Full list of nominations - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 27 December 2021.


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