Chinenye Nworah
Chinenye Nworah also known as Chichi Nworah is a Nigerian media entrepreneur and film producer.[1] She is the founder of Giant Creative Media. She is best known for being an executive producer and producer of Shanty Town, a Netflix original series released in January 2023[2] [3]and Slum King, AMVCA 2024 Best MNET original series.[4][5]
Early life
[edit]Chinenye Nworah is the second child in a family of four. She was born in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.[6] She is originally from Nsukka, Enugu State. She attended Federal Government Girls College Nsukka, Enugu State. Nworah attended Lagos State University where she studied Computer Science. She attended the New York Film Academy. She is currently pursuing her degree in United States.[7]
Career
[edit]Nworah started her professional career as a content acquisition manager with Ibaka TV, from where she moved to start her production company Giant Creative Media.[7] She has produced So in Love, which was her first movie in 2015. She went on to create tv series and produce films. She later co-founded a television station (Premium Box-office Television, PBO TV,[8] which airs on Star Times Networks across Africa.[9] She is also a recipient of the Eko Star Film TV awards for her contributions to Eko arts and tourism.[10] In 2016, she was named City People's Award best producer of the year.[6] Shanty Town received 11 nominations at the Africa Movie Critics Awards AMVCA9, and was nominated in 15 out of 29 categories at the Best of Nigeria BON Awards.
In 2023, her series Shanty Town was the most watched TV series in Nigeria and second most watched in Africa according to Premium Times.[11]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | So in Love | Producer | [12] |
| 2016 | Kala & Jamal | Producer | |
| 2016 | Jacob’s Mansion | Producer | |
| 2017 | Benson’s Ville | Producer | |
| 2019 | Adaife | Producer | |
| 2020 | Betty’s Love Triangle | Producer | |
| 2021 | Tough Love | Executive producer | [13] |
| 2023 | Shanty Town | Executive producer | [14] |
| 2023 | Slum King | Executive producer |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Director
Best Cinematographer Best Art Director Best Actress Best Sound Track Best make up Best sound Editor Best costume Designer Best Actor |
Shanty Town | Nominated | [15][16] |
| 2023 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in English Movie
Best Use of Make-Up Best Actor in an English Movie Best Actress in a Supporting Role English Movie of the Year |
Shanty Town | Won | [17] |
| 2024 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best MNET Original Series | Slum King | Won | [4] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Star-studded 'Shanty Town' Gets Release Date – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ Udodiong, Inemesit (2023-04-18). "'Shanty Town' producer Chichi Nworah reacts to 11 AMVCA nominations". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ "AMVCA nominations gratifying— 'Shanty Town' co-producer, Nworah". Punch Newspapers. 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ a b "AMVCA 2024 winners list: Kehinde Bankole and Wale Ojo win Best Actress and Best Actor, Breathe of Life win best movie". BBC News Pidgin. 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Spotlight on the Best Scripted & Unscripted M-Net Originals – AMVCA 10". Africa Magic - Spotlight on the Best Scripted & Unscripted M-Net Originals – AMVCA 10. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ a b Reporters, Our (2024-03-02). "Getting married at 19 my best decision – Chichi Nworah". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ a b Reporters, Our (2024-03-02). "Getting married at 19 my best decision – Chichi Nworah". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Nigeria: Startimes Rolls Out Premium Nollywood Channel 'Pbo TV'". AllAfrica.
- ^ ShockNG (2022-01-28). "Chinenye Nworah Unveils Giant Creative Studios International and Domestic Film/TV Projects". ShockNG. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ "Dazzling Eko Star award for leading ladies of film, TV". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ www.premiumtimesng.com https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/651805-shanty-town-ranks-most-watched-nollywood-drama-on-netflix-africa.html. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Acho, Affa (2023-01-21). "4 Things In 'Shanty Town' That Keep People Talking". Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ "Tough Love leads Nollywood showcase on StarTimes". The Nation (Nigeria).
- ^ Nath, Debangshu (19 January 2023). "Shanty Town release date, air time, plot, and more". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ David (2023-04-19). "Nworah's "Shanty Town" shines at 2023 AMVCA with 10 nominations". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ "AMVCA 2023: Full list of AMVCA award nominees as Anikulapo, King of Thieves, Brotherhood battle for win". BBC News Pidgin. 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
- ^ "'Shanty Town,' 'Underbelly' win big at BON Awards (See full list)".