Matt Dadzie
- Born
- 1950-02-25 (age 55)
- Died
- 2005-11-21 (aged 55) · 20 years ago
- Birthplace
- Ijebu Ode
- Occupation
- Television Producer, Director, Theater Arts Consultant, Writer
- Spouse
- Siya Amanda Erekosima
- Alma Mater
- University of Ibadan
- AKA
- Baba
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Matt Dadzie was born in Lagos, Nigeria to George and Victoria Dadzie. He spent his early years in Lagos where he completed his primary and secondary education. He later gained admission to the University of Ibadan to study Theater arts.
CAREER
He worked with NTA Jos and is famous for writing and directing TV series in the early 80s and 90s in Nigeria, including 'Cock Crow at Dawn' (1985), 'Behind the Clouds' (1989), 'Lynx' (1989), 'Riddles and Hopes' (1991), and 'Supple Blues' (1990).
PERSONAL LIFE
He lived with his wife, Siya Amanda Erekosima, and their children in Jos, Nigeria, until his death from colon cancer in 2005.
Filmography
No filmography available for this person yet.
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