Katung Aduwak (born March 21, 1980) is a Nigerian scriptwriter and TV personality. He is the winner of the premier edition[1] of the Big Brother Nigeria reality TV show aired between March 5 and June 4, 2006.[2][3][4] He hails from Zonkwa, Kaduna State, Nigeria and is a scriptwriter, producer and director[3][5] as well as a graduate of Political Science.[6] He was once a media panelist at the Harvard Africa Business School Forum and served for many years as Senior Channel Manager at MTV Base, Senior Creative Director at VIACOM International and executive director at Chocolate City. He is currently the CEO of One O Eight Media and African Partner for Campfire Media.[7]
Katung Aduwak | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 March 1980 |
| Alma mater | Digital Film Academy, New York |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer; Film director; Scriptwriter |
| Years active | 2006 - present |
| Known for | Winner of the Big Brother Nigeria premier edition |
| Spouse | Raven Taylor-Aduwak |
| Children | 1 |
Career
editBig Brother Nigeria
editThe 26-year-old Aduwak was named the winner of the event hosted by Michelle Dede and Olisa Adibua, the very first season on June 4, 2006, with a take home prize of $100,000.[3] 11 years later, he revealed that the key to succeeding in the show was to him, in being oneself and also being strategic.[8]
After Big Brother Nigeria
editAfter the reality TV show, Aduwak proceeded to New York to further his education at the Digital Film Academy, graduating with a directorial degree and went into filmmaking.[3]
Filmmaking
editWhat was to have been Aduwak's debut film was Heaven's Hell.[7][9] The actual release date was slated for January 23, 2015.[10] The movie was, however, not released until May 10, 2019. The movie clips were shot in 2012 by One O Eight Media, partnering with BGL and Hashtag Media House and starred Nollywood actors and actresses and Nigerian singer Waje.[7]
In 2020, Aduwak directed a short film exposing the conflict between African Americans and the African diaspora, titled Not Supposed to be Here.[citation needed]
Personal life
editAduwak is married to Raven Taylor-Aduwak and has a son.[11]
Filmography
editMovies
edit- Unwanted Guest (2011)
- PUNEET!TV (2012)
- When Love Happens (2014)[12]
- Heaven's Hell (2019)
- Not Supposed to Be Here (2020)
Music
edit- "Superstar" - by Ice Prince (2011)
References
edit- ^ Okonofua, Odion (2021-08-25). "BBNaija's Katung celebrates 8th wedding anniversary with wife". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (April 14, 2018). "#BBNaija: Where are the 2006 housemates?". Premium Times. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Akinyoade, Akinwale (July 19, 2020). "BBNaija 2020: Past Winners And Where They Are Now". The Guardian. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ Nwabuikwu, Onoshe (September 30, 2020). "As Laycon wins BBN lockdown, will he do better than Efe?". The Cable. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ Christian, Eastwood (August 1, 2020). "BBNaija: Four winners and ten most popular housemates in 14 years". AB-TC news. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ "Big Brother 1 Nigeria: Katung". World of Big Brother. Archived from the original on February 16, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ a b c Anazia, Daniel (May 11, 2019). "Katung Aduwak debut movie, Heaven's Hell in the cinemas". The Guardian. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ "Why Big Brother Naija Was Created – Katung Aduwak". Sundiata Post. March 26, 2017. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ Udoh, Esther (May 9, 2013). "Interview: Katung on himself & Heaven's Hell". DStv. Archived from the original on December 30, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ "FilmOne to open 2015 with Heavens Hell, Gone Too Far, The Department". The Sun Newspaper. December 28, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ "Katung Aduwak The Winner of the first Big Brother Naija Show welcomes son". Nigerian Pilot News. April 16, 2018. Archived from the original on January 28, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
- ^ "Katung Aduwak". Flixander. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
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