Meet The Homevida 2015 Jury

Blossom Chukwujekwu: actor: Blossom is currently the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2015 Best Supporting Actor. He made his acting debut in 2009 with the movie Private Storm and is best known for titles such as Knocking On Heavens’ Door, Flower Girl, Finding Mercy and Nigeria’s first ever Telenovella Taste Of Love. Born in Benin City, Edo State, Blossom Chukwujekwu hails from Otolo, Nnewi North in Anambra State and holds a Bachelors’ degree in Mass Communications from the Benson Idahosa University. 

 

PATRICK ENAHOLO

ACADEMIC, WEB DEVELOPER

Patrick Enaholo is a member of faculty at the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos where he teaches in the department of New Media and Design. He holds a PhD from the University of Leeds, UK. He is keenly interested in the development of the creative industries in Nigeria and has been involved in a number of projects in the film, music, digital media and animation sectors. To pursue these projects, he has worked with various international organizations and corporations including Samsung, Microsoft, Google among others. Recently, he helped set up the Centenary Film Project, in partnership with HomeVida and supported by Google. He is a film enthusiast and something of a perfectionist. When he is not thinking up new ideas, you would find him reading a novel, watching a movie or checking up the sports news.

ISIOMA OSAJE

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

IsiomaOsaje is currently the Creative Director at Agency 106 & Co., a boutique firm which provides Talent Management and Agency services for practitioners in the Nigerian Film industry. IsiomaOsaje is also a budding film maker and works as an Associate Producer with The Audrey Silva Company. Her CV includes seven years of experience in journalism, radio broadcasting and public relations. Ms. Osaje holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from Igbinedion University Edo State and is from Agbor-Obi, Ika South in Delta State.

SAM UCHE ANYAEMELE

ACTOR & DIRECTOR

Sam Uche is an (executive member of the Alumni Association of the University of Lagos Nigeria (Lagos State Chapter). An Alumnus of the University of Lagos with a B.SC( Ed) ( Hons) in Business Education, a Professional Diploma in Advertising and Promotions Management from the Mass Communication Department of University of Lagos, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Cultural Administration from National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), affiliated to the Department of Theatre Arts and Cultural Studies, Nasawara State University, Keffi, Nasawara State, a Master’s Degree (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration & Management from the Department of Educational Planning and Administration (UNILAG)  and a Master’s Degree  M.Sc. (Ed) (Hons) (Marketing Option) in Business Education, Unilag. Sam Uche was at a time a Regional Judge/Artistic Director for the rested Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO 2010) and an Associate Producer for The Next Movie Star, 2012 both programs are T.V. reality shows that have identified, trained and groomed young vibrant talents / artistes in the Entertainment Industry and the Arts and Culture Sector at large.

TITI AKINSANMI

TECHIE NON-TECHIE @ GOOGLE

Titi is a non-techie techie with expertise in ICT policy and strategy. She holds a Masters in Management (Research Dissertation) from the University of Witwatersrand, specializing in Knowledge Management. Her experience spans both the public and private sectors leading and consulting for a range of regional and international institutions.  She served two terms on nomination of the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, on the Internet Governance Forum Advisory Group, and as High-Level adviser of the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT for Development amongst other roles. A creative, she continues to be a part of the theatre and film industry even as she manages Policy and government relations for the foremost Internet Company globally as part of a team in Africa. She has a range of publications on the issues of knowledge management, ICT4D and access, social media and the Internet ecosystem. She continues to actively engage on research and capacity building activities around Internet Governance in Africa initiating creative ways of engaging both Government, Civivl society, the private sector and end users to understand, develop and implement policies that enable continuing innovation in the Internet sector.

IFESINACHI OKOLI-OKPAGU

WRITER

Ifesinachi is a versatile writer, who has written for screen and in other forms. With over five years of experience serving in various production capacities in the entertainment industry, she has written screenplays and scripts for studios, Pay TV channels and notable independent production companies including AmakaIgwe Studios, Ebonylife TV, Inspire Africa Productions, Temple Productions Limited, Grand Synopsis Media, among others.A Master’s degree graduate of Marketing Communications from the Pan-Atlantic University where she won the university prize for best graduating student, she has received several trainings in her area of expertise including BBC World Service Trust Creative Writing training, British Council Radiophonic training, Farafina Workshop and several other film production courses. Ifesinachi is also a published author whose works have appeared in local and international media. 

BUKKY OMOSENI

PRODUCER

BukkyOmoseni is a media consultant and producer with over eighteen {18} years’ experience in both Nigerian and International Companies. Over the years, he has worked with leading production companies in Nigeria such as Dudu Productions, IBST Media, HB Consolidated, Walterbanger 101 Productions and Micro Media Marketing to name a few. While in the Republic of Ireland, he worked as a Consultant to RTE; Ireland's national television. Bukky also worked as a volunteer at Lucan's Community Radio station 'Liffey Sound FM' where he hosted a multicultural talk show called 'The Confluence'.He has worked with several government related agencies, companies and individuals to produce documentaries, adverts, films, soap operas and reality TV shows.

CHRIS ODEH

PRODUCER

Chris Odeh is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Bayero University, Kano in Nigeria. He is a passionate Producer, Project Manager, Trainer, Marketer and a Creative Script Writer with over a decade of experience in the media and entertainment industry of Nigeria.He started up as an Associate producer with pan-African TV talkshow Moments with Mo on DSTV; where he was a part of the team that churned out more than 100 episodes. In 2011 he won the HomeVida Best Short Film Script on the child friendly category with the popular ‘Enitan’

SEUN ONIGBINDE

SOCIAL INNOVATOR

SeunOnigbinde is the co-founder of BudgIT and a Knight International Journalism Fellow. For four years, he has been at the forefront of leading the initiative of developing a public data visualization platform for Nigeria’s budget. An avid writer with greater enthusiasm for reading, Seun is the 2012 Future Awards prize winner for Science and Tech Innovation and also won an award at the 2012 World Summit Youth Award.