Tony Abulu

Tony Abulu is the President and CEO of Black Ivory Communications, a media firm with over 30 years of experience in film production, entertainment, publishing, international marketing, and African tourism development. He also serves as the President of the Filmmakers Association of Nigeria, USA (FAN, USA). As a Nigerian-born writer, director, and producer, Abulu has dedicated many years to establishing a market for African-themed entertainment products in the United States. He was the publisher and editor of Black Ivory Magazine, a Pan-African journal focused on business opportunities in Africa. He also helmed world tours for the Nigerian National Dance Troupe and the Africa Music Festival in New York, presenting Africa as a cultural ambassador and consultant to African and Caribbean governments and cultural institutions in the U.S. His filmography includes Back to Africa (1997), American Dream (2007), Crazy like a Fox (2008), and Doctor Bello (2012).