Biography
EARLY LIFE
Niji Akanni received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University and a master's degree in Film Studies from the University of Ibadan, as well as a professional master's degree (MFA) in Screenplay Writing and Film Directing from the Film and Television Institute of India.
CAREER
Niji Akanni is a Nigerian dramatist, screenwriter, director, producer, and filmmaker. He has scripted, co-scripted, and directed several notable Nigerian films and reality shows. He directed The Lion and the Jewel for the 2012 Cultural Olympiad in London. In 2005, he was Assistant Director of the first season of Amstel Malta Box Office. In 2006, he was Content Director on Big Brother Nigeria and co-scripted 'The Narrow Path'. In 2008, he directed 'Abobaku', a short film that won several awards including Most Outstanding Short Film at the 2010 ZUMA Film Festival. In 2010, he wrote and directed 'Aramotu', which received 7 nominations at the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards and won Best Nigerian Film and Best Costume Design. He also scripted and directed 'Heroes and Zeros', released in 2012, which won Most Outstanding Film and Audience Choice awards at the 2013 EKO International Film Festival, and 3 awards at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
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