Akhabue Ebalu Evans
Akhabue Ebalu Evans | |
|---|---|
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Lawyer by profession |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, cinematographer and video director |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Spouse |
Akhabue Blessing (m. 2018) |
Akhabue Evans[1] Ebalu, also known as Director En'man, is a Nigerian producer, cinematographer and film director.[2] He works and directs for Carel Films where he is also the Chief Executive Officer of the company. He has directed music videos of Sinach, Ada Ehi, Rozey, Eben, Jahdiel, Testimony Jaga, and Samsong.[2]
Biography[edit]
Early life[edit]
He started playing musical instruments at age five and became a music producer at age twelve, beginning with tape overdub before entering into film making at age 20.[2]
Career[edit]
Evans is a lawyer by profession and was called to the Nigerian bar at age 21. He has founded two companies; BTSGram (Behind The Scene Gram)[1] and Music Video Market Place.[2] BTSGram[3] is a film making blog that has collaborated with brands like; Feiyiu tech FY, Hollyland Technology, 3d lut creator,[3] Teffest by Omotola Jalande-Ekeinde, Gvm LED, Insta360, Gudsenmoza, Zhiyun_tech, Filmcrux.[1]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Artist | Song | Directed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rozey | Kinging | Yes |
| 2015 | Sinach | I know who I am | Yes |
| 2016 | Ada Ehi | I Testify | Yes |
| 2016 | Ada Ehi | Only You | Yes |
| 2016 | Eben | Victory | Yes |
| 2016 | Jahdiel | This My Hands | Yes |
| 2017 | Jahdiel | Like You | Yes |
| 2017 | Testimony | Igara | Yes |
| 2019 | Samsong | E Dey Work | Yes |
| 2019 | Sinach | Omemma (Sinach live in concert 2019) | Yes |
| 2020 | Sinach | All Things are Ready | Yes |
| 2020 | Eben feat. Nathaniel Bassey | No one like you | Yes |
| 2020 | Moses Bliss | Too Faithful | Yes |
Awards[edit]
- SSMA (South-South Media Awards) 2014, Video Director of the Year (En’man – Kilq (Ileke) (Nominated & won it)[4]
- Loveworld Awards- Nominated as Video Editor of the year in 2016 & 2017[1]
- LMAM (Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry Awards) Category- Directing, Editing & motion graphics (2016-2019)[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e The Guardian, Nigeria (4 January 2020). "Film Maker, Evans Akhabue Hits Town With New Initiative". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d Vanguard, Nwafor. "Meet Lawyer Ebalu who finds love in video directing". Vanguard. Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ a b Esohe, Grace. "EVANS AKHABUE: WHY AFRICANS HAVE GREAT PROSPECTS". News Now Africa. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ^ Haliwud (21 November 2014). "Nigeria's Biggest Celebrities Make South South Music Awards (SSMA) 2014 Nominees List". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
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