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Amaka Igwe(1954-2014)

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Amaka Igwe was a prolific creative industries mogul, with experience of over 25 years. She was an expert in Nigerian and African entertainment, and she said she had an unwritten contract to 'entertain' her people.

She left behind a powerhouse production company, Amaka Igwe Studios, the teaching arm called the Centre, a radio station Top Radio 90.9, a TV station Q Entertainment Networks, and many more investments.

She was of an excellent disposition, joy followed her wherever she went. She improved lives and inspired people to be not just like her, but better. Her life is a lesson to us all.

She will be sorely missed by her country, her family, her friends and the world. Herein is an unsung hero, led by God. By His grace her legacy will continue to entertain the world.

Rest in Peace, daughter of Nigeria, your nation.

Thank you for your distinguished, excellent service.
BornJanuary 2, 1954
DiedApril 28, 2014(60)
BornJanuary 2, 1954
DiedApril 28, 2014(60)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win total

Known for

Checkmate
TV Series
  • Writer(as Amaka Isaac-Ene)
  • 1991
Rattle Snake 3
8.5
Video
  • Director
  • 1999
Forever 2
Video
  • Director
  • 1997
Ernest Obi, Ejike Metusela, Byron Ene, Chris Iheuwa, and Okey Igwe in Rattle Snake (1995)
Rattle Snake
7.6
Video
  • Director
  • 1995

Credits

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Director



  • A Barber's Wisdom
    Short
    • Director
    • 2001
  • Rattle Snake 3
    8.5
    Video
    • Director
    • 1999
  • Forever
    Video
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Forever 2
    Video
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Violated 2
    Video
    • Director
    • 1996
  • Ernest Obi, Ejike Metusela, Byron Ene, Chris Iheuwa, and Okey Igwe in Rattle Snake (1995)
    Rattle Snake
    7.6
    Video
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Rattle Snake 2
    Video
    • Director
    • 1995
  • Violated
    Video
    • Director
    • 1995

Writer



  • Rattle Snake 3
    8.5
    Video
    • screenplay (as Amaka Isaac-Ene)
    • 1999
  • Forever
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1997
  • Forever 2
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1997
  • Ernest Obi, Ejike Metusela, Byron Ene, Chris Iheuwa, and Okey Igwe in Rattle Snake (1995)
    Rattle Snake
    7.6
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1995
  • Rattle Snake 2
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1995
  • Violated
    Video
    • Writer
    • 1995
  • Checkmate
    TV Series
    • creator (as Amaka Isaac-Ene)
    • 1991–1994

Producer



  • Rattle Snake 3
    8.5
    Video
    • producer
    • 1999
  • Forever
    Video
    • producer
    • 1997
  • Forever 2
    Video
    • producer
    • 1997
  • Checkmate
    TV Series
    • executive producer (as Amaka Isaac-Ene)
    • 1991–1994

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Amaka Aka Igwe
  • Born
    • January 2, 1954
    • Obinagu-Udi, Enugu, Nigeria
  • Died
    • April 28, 2014
    • Enugu, Nigeria(asthma)

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  • Nicknames
    • GOC
    • Ogwu Azu
    • Amax

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