Jadesola Osiberu is a Nigerian writer, director and producer and founder of Greoh Studios. She is known for Isoken (2017), Sugar Rush (2019), Brotherhood (2022) and Gangs of Lagos, the first Nigerian original film set to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. In September 2022, Osiberu's Greoh Studios signed a three-year deal with Amazon to develop and produce original scripted TV series and feature films.[1]
Jadesola Osiberu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 August 1985 Ibadan |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Computer Systems Engineering, University of Manchester |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester Pan-Atlantic University |
| Occupation(s) | writer, director and producer |
| Notable work | Sugar Rush |
| Awards | 2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, Best Director |
| Website | www.greoh.com |
Early life and education
editBorn to a royal family in 1985, Osiberu's father, Oba Adewale Osiberu is the Elepe of Epe Sagamu.[2] Osiberu had her secondary education in Ibadan, before obtaining a Computer Systems Engineering degree from University of Manchester.[3] She is also an alumna of Pan-Atlantic University, where she studied Media and Communications.[4]
Career
editDespite working professionally as a software developer after graduation, Osiberu decided to change career to film-making.[4] In celebrating the Women's History Month, Pulse included her in its list of ten women making waves by developing content in Nigerian film industry.[5] Osiberu started her production company, Tribe85 Productions in 2017 with the aim of "telling African stories to a global audience".[6] During an interview with BellaNaija, her work ethic, attention to detail and creative drive was praised by the interviewer.[7]
In 2018, she headlined Nollywood Film Festival in Scotland.[8]
In 2017, Osiberu wrote and directed Isoken, a film about the challenges faced by an unmarried female professionals amidst pressure from family, as well as romantic interracial relationships in modern Nigerian setting. For her directorial role, she won best director at 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and got a Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Director nomination.[9]
The film was also the subject of scholarly discussions with the titular character being characterized with traits of feminism.[10] Culture Custodian highlighted how the theme of the film is set up to fight misogyny in the Nigerian patriarchal society.[11]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Major Cast | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Gidi Up | OC Ukeje, Deyemi Okanlawon, Somkele Iyamah | Producer
Writer |
Webseries by Ndani TV | [4] |
| 2016 | Rumor Has It | Producer | |||
| 2017 | Isoken | Dakore Akande, Funke Akindele, Joseph Benjamin | Director
Writer |
Directorial debut | |
| 2018 | Nigerian Trade | Rita Dominic, Gideon Okeke and Blossom Chukwujekwu | Producer
Writer |
[8] | |
| 2019 | Sugar Rush (film) | Adesua Etomi, Bisola Aiyeola and Bimbo Ademoye | Producer
Writer |
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| 2021 | Ayinla | Lateef Adedimeji, Omowumi Dada, Bimbo Manuel | Producer | [12] | |
| Gangs of Lagos (2023) | Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Tobi Bakre and Chike | Director
Writer |
Inspired by events while filming Gidi Up | [13] | |
| 2022 | Brotherhood | Tobi Bakre,
Folarin Falana, Toni Tones, Ronke Ojo, Bright Okpocha, OC Ukeje, |
Producer |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Television Series Comedy/Drama | Gidi Up | Nominated | [14] |
| Best Sound Editor | Nominated | ||||
| 2018 | Best Director | Isoken | Won | [15] | |
| Best Costume Designer | Nominated | ||||
| Best Art Director | Nominated | ||||
| Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Director | Nominated | [16] | ||
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Writer | The Trade | Nominated | [17] [18] |
| Best Director | Nominated | ||||
| Best Movie West Africa | Brotherhood | Won | |||
| Best Overall Movie | Nominated |
Personal life
editOsiberu had her marriage ceremony on May 11, 2019 in Sagamu, Ogun State.[19]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Roxborough, Scott (2022-09-14). "Amazon Prime Signs Overall Deal With Nigerian 'Gangs of Lagos' Filmmaker Jade Osiberu". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ^ "ade Osiberu begins matrimonial journey". The Sun. 2019-03-09. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ "It's Jade Osiberu's Birthday and she's Serving Us some Lockdown Legs". 2020-08-18. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ a b c Olanrewaju, Darafunmi (2020-01-20). "Jadesola Osiberu Nollywood's Next Big Thing". Netng. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (2020-03-11). "10 women at the helm of film production in Nollywood". Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ Okoh, Lize (2018-10-02). "Nollywood's Best Nigerian Directors Working Today". Culture Trip. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ Banigbe, Seyi (2018-02-28). "Seyi Banigbe: Interviewing Jadesola Osiberu Reinforced the Values of Being an Intrapreneur". Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ a b Dayo, Bernard (2018-11-12). "Jade Osiberu says Blossom Chukwujekwu gave the performance of his life in her upcoming movie 'Nigerian Trade'". Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ Ayomide, Tayo (2018-09-01). "Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Odunlade Adekola win at award ceremony". Pulse. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ Nwachukwu, Charles (2019). "Jadesola Osiberu's Isoken: A Filmic Postulation for Feminism". Studies in Media and Communication. 7: 49. doi:10.11114/smc.v7i1.4306.
- ^ "The Women Of Nollywood are Fighting Misogyny, Telling Stories, and Making Giant Strides". Culture Custodian. 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (May 24, 2021). "Here's the official trailer for 'Ayinla' directed by Tunde Kelani". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (2021-06-21). "Here's a first look at Adesua Etomi, Tobi Bakre, Chike in 'Gangs of Lagos'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- ^ "AMVCA Full List Of Winners". Channels Television. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- ^ Agbo, Njideka (2018-09-01). "Complete List Of Winners For The 2018 AMVCA". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- ^ "Nollywood Shines At 2018 Africa Movie Academy Awards [Full List Of Winners]". Channels Television. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- ^ Kalu, Esther (2023-05-20). "AMVCA 2023: Osas Ighodaro, Tobi Bakre, Bimbo Ademoye win big (FULL WINNERS LIST)". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Yay! Filmmaker Jade Osiberu is Married ??". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-09-19.