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| Akhabue Ebalu Evans | |
|---|---|
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Lawyer by profession |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, cinematographer and video director |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Spouse |
Akhabue Blessing (m. 2018) |
Akhabue Evans Ebalu, also known as Director En'man, is a Nigerian producer, cinematographer and film director. He works and directs for Carel Films where he is also the Chief Executive Officer of the company. He has directed music videos of Sinach, Ada Ehi, Rozey, Eben, Jahdiel, Testimony Jaga, Samsong, Victoria Orenze, Sunmisola Agbebi and the late Liberian gospel minister Moses Swarey.
Biography
Early life
He started playing musical instruments at age five and became a music producer at age twelve, beginning with tape overdub before entering into filmmaking at age 20.
Career
Evans is a lawyer by profession and was called to the Nigerian bar at age 21. He has founded two companies; BTSGram (Behind The Scene Gram) and Music Video Market Place. BTS-Gram is a filmmaking blog that has collaborated with brands like; Feiyiu tech FY, Hollyland Technology, 3d lut creator, Teffest by Omotola Jalande-Ekeinde, Gvm LED, Insta360, Gudsenmoza, Zhiyun_tech, Filmcrux. In October 2022, he directed Tim Godfrey’s “FEARLESS CONCERT” which was held at Eko Convention Center, Lagos Nigeria.
Filmography
| Year | Artist | Song | Directed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rozey | Kinging | Yes |
| 2015 | Sinach | I know who I am | Yes |
| 2016 | Ada Ehi | I Testify | Yes |
| 2016 | Ada Ehi | Only You | Yes |
| 2016 | Eben | Victory | Yes |
| 2016 | Jahdiel | This My Hands | Yes |
| 2017 | Jahdiel | Like You | Yes |
| 2017 | Testimony | Igara | Yes |
| 2019 | Samsong | E Dey Work | Yes |
| 2019 | Sinach | Omemma (Sinach live in concert 2019) | Yes |
| 2020 | Sinach | All Things are Ready | Yes |
| 2020 | Eben feat. Nathaniel Bassey | No one like you | Yes |
| 2020 | Moses Bliss | Too Faithful | Yes |
Awards
- SSMA (South-South Media Awards) 2014, Video Director of the Year (En’man – Kilq (Ileke) (Nominated & won it)
- Loveworld Awards- Nominated as Video Editor of the year in 2016 & 2017
- LMAM (Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry Awards) Category- Directing, Editing & motion graphics (2016-2019)
References
- ^ The Guardian, Nigeria (4 January 2020). "Film Maker, Evans Akhabue Hits Town With New Initiative". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ Vanguard, Nwafor. "Meet Lawyer Ebalu who finds love in video directing". Vanguard. Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- "Director En'man celebrates as Ada Ehi's 'Only You Jesus' music video hits 100 million on YouTube". The Guardian (Nigeria). 26 October 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- "Director En'man mourns late Liberian Gospel music minister". PM News (Nigeria). 22 November 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ Esohe, Grace. "EVANS AKHABUE: WHY AFRICANS HAVE GREAT PROSPECTS". News Now Africa. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- "BTS-GRAM will make it easy for people to learn the basics of filmmaking – Director En'man". New Telegraph (Nigeria). 29 November 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- "African Cinematography: Akhabue Evans Impacts Lives Via BTS-Gram Workshop". Stupid Dope (USA). 29 September 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- "Tim Godfrey's fearlessly concert not overwhelming for me — Director En'Man". Tribune (Nigeria). 22 October 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
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