Nora Awolowo

Oreoluwa Racheal Awolowo (born 2 March 1999) popularly known as Nora Awolowo is a Nigerian film director, cinematographer, documentary photographer, producer, and creative director.[1][2][3][4] She was nominated for The Future Awards Africa in Prize for Film category.[5][6]

Nora Awolowo
Born
Oreoluwa Racheal Awolowo

(1999-03-02) 2 March 1999
Lagos, Nigeria
EducationEkiti State University
Occupations
Known forLife at the Bay, Symphonies, All Lives Matter, David, Baby Blues

Early life

Nora was born in Lagos state, Nigeria. where she lived all her life and attended Primary and Secondary school, she studied Accounting at the Ekiti State University.

Career

Nora through her passion for directing learned through online tutorials (self-taught).[7] In 2019, her directed short documentary" Life at the Bay" was selected at the Africa International Film Festival.[8][9]


She has produced, and directed films and documentaries such as Symphonies, Life at the Bay, David, Baby Blues and All Lives Matter.[10][11][12][13][14]

Awards and nominations
YearAward ceremonyAward description WorkResultRef
2020The Future Awards AfricaPrize for Film Nominated[15]
201925 Under 25 SME AwardsBest Media and Communications Person Won[16]
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Documentary Nigeria: The Debut Won [17][18][19]
Baby Blues Nominated
The Future Awards Africa Prize for Film Herself Pending [20]

References
  1. "Nora Awolowo". filmfreeway.com. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  2. "Popular Nigerian Cinematographer, Nora Shares The Best Thing A Stranger Has Done For Her". ghgossip.com. 9 August 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  3. "#Symphonies: Watch The Trailer To Nora Awolowo's Short Film "Symphonies"". stationmag.com. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  4. "This Must Watch Documentary "Life at the Bay" portrays the Inspiring Survival Tales of Tarkwa Bay Women | Watch the Teaser on BN". bellanaija.com. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  5. "The Future Awards Africa names 2020 nominees, all under-28 + Full list". theeagleonline.com.ng. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  6. "The Future Awards: Rema, DJ Cuppy, Others Nominated (Full List)". allnews.ng. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  7. "4 Young Movie Directors In Nigeria Breaking Bounds". visual.ng. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  8. "Here's the Full List of Films Selected for AFRIFF 2019". bellanaija.com. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  9. "Check Out the Schedule for the 2019 African International Film Festival (AFRIFF)". eelive.ng. 6 November 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  10. "LIFE AT THE BAY" CHRONICLES THE WISTFUL SURVIVAL TALE OF WOMEN AT TARKWA BAY". culturecustodian.com. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  11. "Watch Nora Awolowo's Thriller For Upcoming Short Film Symphonies". visual.ng. September 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  12. "DAVID". filmfreeway.com. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  13. "Nora Awolowo Releases Teaser For Her Documentary "All Lives Matter"". stationmag.com. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  14. Rapheal (6 January 2022). "Nora Awolowo holds private screening for Baby Blues: The Trials of Childbirth". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  15. "DJ Cuppy, Tomike Adeoye, Taaooma, Jemima Osunde Nominated For The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2020 (See Full List)". fabwoman.ng. 16 November 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  16. "Meet The Winners of 2019 25under25 Awards". bellanaija.com. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  17. "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  18. "AMVCA 2023: Nora Awolowo bags Best Documentary award". Vanguard News. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  19. Udugba, Anthony (20 May 2023). "Full list of winners at the 9th AMVCA 2023". Businessday NG. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  20. "FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023". TheCable Lifestyle. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.


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