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Sam Ochonma

Born
1987-08-11 (age 38)
Birthplace
Lagos, Nigeria
Occupation
Advertising Executive, Film Producer, Investor
Active
2018 - Present
Alma Mater
Benson Idahosa University, SAE Institute, Cape Town
AKA
Samuel Nkem Ochonma

Biography

EARLY LIFE

Ochonma was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He attended Benson Idahosa University where he studied computer science. He also trained as a visual effects and animation artist at the SAE Institute, Cape Town.

CAREER

After working as an animator in a small film studio in Lagos, he joined the advertising agency, Centerspread Advertising, Lagos, serving as one of the art directors on the Etisalat Nigeria account. Ochonma then joined oil and gas company, Oando, working in their corporate communications department. He co-founded The Hook Creative Agency in 2018 alongside three other partners, Akinwale Muse, Toheeb Balogun and Adebayo Owosina. He then became the agency's managing director. Since then, he led The Hook's acquisition of major accounts like Meristem, Fidelity Bank, Sterling Bank, FujiFilm Instax, Airtel Nigeria and Oando. In 2021 Ochonma produced “Country Hard” a crime-drama. In 2024, he collaborated with film director, Kayode Kasum, for the film “Ajosepo”.

Filmography

No filmography available for this person yet.

Box Office

Weekly Top Grossing
1

3 Cold Dishes

₦5,331,351.00

Week 51
2

Gingerrr

₦12,727,775.00

Week 47
3

Gingerrr

₦21,139,500.00

Week 46
4

The Herd

₦16,977,673.00

Week 46
5

3 Cold Dishes

₦15,261,240.00

Week 46

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