Akhabue Ebalu Evans
Akhabue Ebalu Evans | |
|---|---|
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Lawyer by profession |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, cinematographer and video director |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Spouse |
Akhabue Blessing (m. 2018) |
Akhabue Evans[1] Ebalu, also known as Director En'man, is a Nigerian producer, cinematographer and film director.[2] He works and directs for Carel Films where he is also the Chief Executive Officer of the company. He has directed music videos of Sinach, Ada Ehi[3], Rozey, Eben, Jahdiel, Testimony Jaga, Samsong[2], Nathaniel Bassey[4], Victoria Orenze, Sunmisola Agbebi[5] and the late Liberian gospel minister Moses Swarey.[6]
Biography[edit]
Early life[edit]
He started playing musical instruments at age five and became a music producer at age twelve, beginning with tape overdub before entering into filmmaking at age 20.[2]
Career[edit]
Evans is a lawyer by profession and was called to the Nigerian bar at age 21. He has founded two companies; BTSGram (Behind The Scene Gram)[1] and Music Video Market Place.[2] BTS-Gram[7][8][9] is a filmmaking blog that has collaborated with brands like; Feiyiu tech FY, Hollyland Technology, 3d lut creator,[7] Teffest by Omotola Jalande-Ekeinde, Gvm LED, Insta360, Gudsenmoza, Zhiyun_tech, Filmcrux.[1] In October 2022, he directed Tim Godfrey’s “FEARLESS CONCERT” which was held at Eko Convention Center, Lagos Nigeria.[10]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Artist | Song | Directed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rozey | Kinging | Yes |
| 2015 | Sinach | I know who I am | Yes |
| 2016 | Ada Ehi | I Testify | Yes |
| 2016 | Ada Ehi | Only You | Yes |
| 2016 | Eben | Victory | Yes |
| 2016 | Jahdiel | This My Hands | Yes |
| 2017 | Jahdiel | Like You | Yes |
| 2017 | Testimony | Igara | Yes |
| 2019 | Samsong | E Dey Work | Yes |
| 2019 | Sinach | Omemma (Sinach live in concert 2019) | Yes |
| 2020 | Sinach | All Things are Ready | Yes |
| 2020 | Eben feat. Nathaniel Bassey | No one like you | Yes |
| 2020 | Moses Bliss | Too Faithful | Yes |
Awards[edit]
- SSMA (South-South Media Awards) 2014, Video Director of the Year (En’man – Kilq (Ileke) (Nominated & won it)[11]
- Loveworld Awards- Nominated as Video Editor of the year in 2016 & 2017[1]
- LMAM (Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry Awards) Category- Directing, Editing & motion graphics (2016-2019)[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e The Guardian, Nigeria (4 January 2020). "Film Maker, Evans Akhabue Hits Town With New Initiative". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d Vanguard, Nwafor. "Meet Lawyer Ebalu who finds love in video directing". Vanguard. Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ "Director En'man celebrates as Ada Ehi's 'Only You Jesus' music video hits 100 million on YouTube". The Guardian (Nigeria). 26 October 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ "How African Gospel Director Akhabue Evans Is Redefining Music Videos As Cinematic Masterpieces". Hype Magazine (USA). 4 January 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ SALTZBERG, JACOB (10 October 2023). "Nigerian Director Akhabue Evans Redefines Music Videos as Cinematic Masterpieces". Earmilk (USA). Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ "Director En'man mourns late Liberian Gospel music minister". PM News (Nigeria). 22 November 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
- ^ a b Esohe, Grace. "EVANS AKHABUE: WHY AFRICANS HAVE GREAT PROSPECTS". News Now Africa. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
- ^ "BTS-GRAM will make it easy for people to learn the basics of filmmaking – Director En'man". New Telegraph (Nigeria). 29 November 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "African Cinematography: Akhabue Evans Impacts Lives Via BTS-Gram Workshop". Stupid Dope (USA). 29 September 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Tim Godfrey's fearlessly concert not overwhelming for me — Director En'Man". Tribune (Nigeria). 22 October 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ Haliwud (21 November 2014). "Nigeria's Biggest Celebrities Make South South Music Awards (SSMA) 2014 Nominees List". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
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