Uzee Usman
Dr Uzee Usman Adeyemi (born 11 November 1986),[1] is a Nigerian actor and film producer[2] known for his film Voiceless, Mustapha and Oga Abuja.[3] His ability for fusing Nollywood[4] and Kannywood won him several awards and recognitions including Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2016 National Heritage Award.[5][6]
Dr Uzee Usman Adeyemi | |
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 A photograph by Uzee Usman | |
| Born | Uzee Usman Adeyemi 11 November 1986 Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, actor, television presenter |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Early life
Uzee Usman Adeyemi hails from Kwara State born & grew up in Kaduna, Kaduna State. He holds two degrees in Political Science and English Language from the University of Abuja and University of Jos respectively before he proceeded to study Special Effects in South Africa.[7][8]
Career
Dr Uzee Usman began his career in 2003 as a make-up artist.[9] In 2013, he delved into film-making and has produced award winning films, both in Kannywood and Nollywood[10] including Oga Abuja, which won Best Hausa Movie of the Year at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards;[11] and Maja which won Best Film of the Year (Kannywood) at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards and was nominated in the Best Picture category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[12]
In 2021, He was awarded a Honorary Doctorate Degree by iheris University Togo.[13]
Awards
Awards received by Uzee Usman.
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Make up | London Boy | Won | [14] |
| 2013 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Movie of the Year - Kannywood | Oga Abuja | Won | |
| 2014 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Movie of the Year | Oga Abuja | Won | |
| 2014 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Movie of the Year - Kannywood | Maja | Won | |
| 2016 | African Hollywood Awards | Best Film Producer | Oga Abuja | Won | [15] |
| 2022 | Nollywood Travel Film Festival Athens (Greece) | Best Film International - ‘’Nollywood | Eagle Wings | Won | |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor | Voiceless | Nominated | [16] |
| 2022 | Northern Nigeria Peace Award | Honorary Award | Self | Won | [17] |
Filmography
List of films by Uzee Usman
| Year | Title | Role | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Oga Abuja | Produced | Drama |
| 2015 | Maja | Produced | Drama |
| 2016 | Dark Closet | Produced | Drama |
| 2016 | Power of Tomorrow | Produced | Drama |
| 2016 | Hassana da Hussaina | Produced | Drama |
| 2015 | Har da mijina | Actor | Drama |
| 2019 | Muqabala (Season 1&2) | Produced & Actor | Drama |
| 2016 | Red Line | Produced | Drama |
| Dear Affy | Actor | Drama | |
| 2017 | If I am President | Actor & Line Producer | Drama |
| 2018 | Lagos Real Fake Life | Produced | Drama |
| 2018 | Mustapha | Actor | Drama |
| 2019 | 'Almost Perfect | Actor | Drama |
| 2019 | Least Expected | Produced & Actor | Drama |
| 2019 | Maimuna | Produced & Actor | Drama |
| 2018 | Sharo | Actor | Drama |
| 2020 | Good Citizen | Produced | Drama |
| 2020 | ‘’My Melody’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2021 | Voiceless | Actor | Drama[18] |
| 2021 | ‘’Love Actually’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2021 | ‘’Fatal Mistake’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2021 | ‘’All Things Die’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2021 | ‘’Mystery Pond’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2021 | ‘’When Heart Whispers’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2021 | ‘’When Forever Ends’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2021 | Voiceless | Producer | Drama |
| 2021 | ‘’Oma’s Frangrance’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Loved By You’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Accepting Love By You’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’A Place Called Regret’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Merry Go Wrong’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Raindrop’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Good Doctor’’ | Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Peonage’’ | Produced & Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Insight’’ | Produced & Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Enigma’’ | Produced & Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Drastic Measures’’ | Produced & Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Rebellion’’ | Produced & Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Eagle Wings’’ | Produced & Actor | Drama |
| 2022 | ‘’Living In Abuja’’ (Series) | Produced & Actor | Drama |
| 2023 | ‘’Iman’’ | Produced & Actor | Drama |
| 2023 | ‘’Shina’s Dilemma’’ | Produced & Actor | Drama |
References
- "Nollywood actor Uzee conferred with doctorate degree". Leadership. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- "Uzee Usman: I chose to be link between Nollywood, Kannywood". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- Lere, Mohammed (11 July 2013). "Kannywood, Nollywood comedy, 'Oga Abuja,' now on sale". Premium Times. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- "Nollywood's Leading Men". thisdaystyle. 2 January 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- "Kanywood: 'I employed over 77 in just one set'". Media Trust. 2 May 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2023 – via PressReader.
- "Emeka Ike, Uzee Usman, others honoured at the national heritage award – COMPLETE ENTERTAINMENT". tvcontinental.tv. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- "I can stay for three months without sex – Uzee Usman, actor". The Sun Nigeria. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- "Actor Usman Uzee Debunks Secret Marriage Rumour". dailytrust. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- "Uzee: From makeup artist to film director". 24 April 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- Lere Mohammed (11 January 2014). "I brought John Okafor, Nkem Owoh to Kannywood – Usman Uzee". Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- thenet (17 July 2013). "Mary Uranta, Yul Edochie, Wizkid, Jackie Appiah, John Dumelo biggest winners at City People Awards". thenet.ng. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2014". Pulse. 25 November 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
- "Togo varsity confers Nollywood actor, Uzee, with doctorate degree". blueprint. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- Lere, Mohammed (11 January 2014). "I brought John Okafor, Nkem Owoh to Kannywood – Usman Uzee | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- Lere, Mohammed (6 November 2016). "Hadiza Gabon, Usman Uzee honoured at African Hollywood Awards". Premium Times. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- "#Amvca8: Uzee Usman Nominated For Best Actor". kakaakireporters. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- "Zulum, Badaru, Uzee, others for Northern Nigeria Peace Award". leadership. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- ADA ABRAHAM, s ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM (20 March 2021). "Piracy Is Sinking Northern Movie Industry – Uzee Usman". Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
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