Amaka Igwe
- January 8, 2024
- Filmmaker
Quick Facts
Amaka Igwe Biography
| Name | Amaka Igwe |
| Birthday | Jan 2 |
| Birth Year | 1963 |
| Place Of Birth | Enugu |
| Birth Country | Nigeria |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Charles Igwe |
| Children(s) | Ruby Igwe, David Igwe, Daniel Igwe |
Amaka Igwe is one of the most popular and richest Filmmaker who was born on January 2, 1963 in Enugu, Nigeria. Uzoamaka Audrey ‘Amaka’ Igwe was born to Isaac and Patience Ene on 2 January, 1963 in Port-Harcourt. Igwe was the fifth of seven children, and the fourth of six sisters. She was known as ‘GCO’ (General Commanding Officer) by her father and ‘Storm’ by her mother because she was always busy with some activity. As a child she acted as a Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture.
Igwe died in Enugu on April 28, 2014 at 8:30 pm, after efforts failed to save her from an asthma exacerbation. Her funeral was attended by Rochas Okorocha, the then governor of Imo State, as well as personalities from the Nollywood film industry.
On 2 January 2020, Google celebrated her 57th birthday with a Google Doodle.
On January 2, 2020 Igwe was honoured on her 57th posthumous birthday with a Google Doodle.
Igwe won a number of awards during her career. In 2011, Nigeria recognized her substantial efforts and immense contributions to the creative industry by awarding her with the Nigerian National Order of ‘”MFR,” which stands for “Member of The Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Amaka Igwe Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Filmmaker |
| House | Living in own house. |
Amaka Igwe is one of the richest Filmmaker from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Amaka Igwe 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Amaka Igwe (2 January 1963 – 28 April 2014) was a Nigerian filmmaker and broadcasting executive. Igwe was the owner of Top Radio 90.9 Lagos and Amaka Igwe Studios. she was recognized as one of the second generation filmmakers who helped begin the video film era of Nigerian cinema. She remained a prominent figure in the industry until her death in 2014 resulting from Asthma attack.
From OAU, Igwe jointed the MNET short celluloid film “Barbers Wisdom” as director and then proceeded to the University of Ibadan, where she obtained a master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences. She spent her time during her National Youth Service Corps as a travelling secretary for the Scripture Union. She then worked at the Anambra State University of Technology as an executive director at Eida Information Systems before settling in the creative industry. She married her husband Charles Igwe in April, 1993, and had three children.
Igwe was an accomplished writer, producer, director, entrepreneur and teacher. A pioneer of modern Nigerian TV drama and film, she hit national limelight as the writer and producer of award-winning TV soap ‘Checkmate’ and its offshoot ‘Fuji House of Commotion’. Her Nollywood projects include Rattle snake and Violated, which set Amaka Igwe Studios apart in the Video film era of Nigerian cinema. She founded BOBTV Exp., and was the founder and CEO of the Lagos mainland-based Top Radio 90.9FM station, the quality content production powerhouse, Amaka Igwe Studios and Q Entertainment Networks, and DSTV channel.
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Who is Amaka Igwe Dating?
According to our records, Amaka Igwe married to Charles Igwe. As of December 1, 2023, Amaka Igwe’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Amarildo Ranked on the list of most popular Filmmaker. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Amaka Igwe celebrates birthday on January 2 of every year.
How old is Amaka Igwe?
51 years (1963–2014)
Is Amaka Igwe dead?
April 28, 2014
Who is Amaka Igwe husband?
Charles Igwe
What does Amaka mean in Igbo?
Amaka. Meaning: Beautiful/good.
What is the meaning of Amaka?
What is the meaning of the name Amaka? The name Amaka is primarily a female name of African – Nigeria origin that means Precious.