| Chioma Ude | |
|---|---|
.jpg) at AFRIFF 2019 | |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010 - present |
| Notable work | Founder of African International Film Festival |
Chioma Ude// is a Nigerian entertainment executive. In 2010, she founded Africa International Film Festival, a film festival held annually in Nigeria.
Career
Ude founded AFRIFF in 2010, as a platform to train individuals in the film industry and then develop and monetize content for the public. At the Nigerian entertainment conference, she stated that the inability of indigenous filmmakers to adequately convey the language, story, and cultural elements of Nigerians into film was responsible for their non-selection at the Academy Awards. In October 2016, she spoke with the corporate world about AFRIFF in Lagos, explaining that the aim is to raise awareness of the benefits and potential of African cinema. https://fij.ng/article/chioma-odes-envivo-communications-used-20-students-to-get-n60m-loan-from-cbn-now-the-students-are-in-trouble/
Personal life
Ude has a degree in marketing from University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
References
- Online, Tribune (2022-07-09). "I was always the dancer, story teller in the family —Ude, founder, African International Film Festival". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-07-20.
- Michael Abimboye (December 2015). "AFRIFF Set To Be Most Vibrant Film Festival". naij.com. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- Solomon Nda-Isaiah (26 April 2015). "Why Nollywood Is Not Recognised At The Oscars - Chioma Ude". Leadership.ng. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- Chidumga Izuzu (3 October 2016). "AFRIFF boss attends interactive session with Chairman of Institut Choiseul". pulse.ng. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- OVWE MEDEME (12 October 2014). "How AFRIFF is growing African movies – CHIOMA UDE". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved 5 October 2016.