Eddy Young Explained
Eddy Young |
Birth Name: | Edward Osaretinmwen Erhahon |
Birth Date: | May 17 |
Birth Place: | Benin city, Edo State, Nigeria |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Alma Mater: | University of Benin |
Occupation: | Film Producer and Media Executive. |
Years Active: | 2011–present |
Notable Works: | Kasanova |
Edward Young (born Edward Osaretinmwen Erhahon) is a Nigerian filmmaker known for his debut production film Kasanova that became a box office success as the highest grossing Nigerian film in September 2019.[1] [2] He was recognized by the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II in 2020 for his contributions in the Nollywood sector.[3] [4]
Life
Eddy was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Erhahon in Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria. He had all his Education in Benin city and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Adult and Non-Formal Education from the University of Benin.[5] His Career started as an on Air personality with Independent Television and Radio Benin and later served in Hitfm Calabar.[6] His major industry break was in January 2019 when he produced Kasanova[7] which has received reviews from critics and viewers.[8] The film made its debut in Nigerian cinema in September 2019[9] and debuted on Netflix in June 2020.[10] In the same year, he produced a web series titled which was premiered on 29 April.[11] [12]
Filmography
- 2020 Old School Lives On (producer)
- 2020 Man Like Jimmy (producer)
- 2020 The Badchelors (web series) (producer)
- 2019 Kasanova (producer)
- 2019 Dejavu (producer)
- 2019 What Happened on 3rd Street (producer)
Source: [13]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: 2019-10-04. Nigerian Box Office: Here are the 3 biggest Nollywood winners for September 2019. 2020-06-15. www.pulse.ng. en-US.
- Web site: 2019-02-13. Fojo Media in The Reunion, Kasanova. 2020-06-15. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
- Web site: 2020-05-23. Ooni of Ife decorates rising filmmaker, Eddy Young. 2020-06-15. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. en-US.
- Web site: Medeme. Ovwe. Filmmaker, Eddy Young Relishes Ooni's Award. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128160014/https://independent.ng/filmmaker-eddy-young-relishes-oonis-award/ . November 28, 2021 . 2020-06-15. Independent.NG.
- Web site: 2019-08-31. Eddy Young: Growing Up, I Really Wanted to be a Lawyer. 2020-06-15. THISDAYLIVE. en-US.
- Web site: 2019-08-31. Eddy Young: Growing Up, I Really Wanted to be a Lawyer. 2020-06-15. THISDAYLIVE. en-US.
- Web site: Admin. Eddy Young Set To Take Nollywood By Storm, To Premiere RomCom, Kasanova. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128160014/https://independent.ng/eddy-young-set-to-take-nollywood-by-storm-to-premiere-romcom-kasanova/ . November 28, 2021 . 2020-06-15. Independent.NG.
- Web site: Okechukwu. Daniel. 2019-09-16. Kasanova is the best Nollywood Romantic Comedy You Will See in 2019. 2020-06-15. The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014). en-US.
- Web site: Ben . Ireti Doyle, Wale Ojo, Ruby Akubeze, AY, Ayo Mogaji Ifan Micheals Dazzle on the Red Carpet at the Premier of 'Kasanova' the movie . Pulse . 19 June 2020.
- Web site: Aka . Kasanova is coming soon to Netflix 5 Things that Should Matter Today . YNaija . 19 June 2020.
- Web site: 2020-05-04. The is here to feed your fix for Ngozi Nwosu and Lagos drama. 2020-06-15. YNaija. en-GB.
- Web site: Medeme. Ovwe. Eddy Young Thankful As He Adds Another Year. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211128160015/https://independent.ng/eddy-young-thankful-as-he-adds-another-year/ . November 28, 2021 . 2020-06-15. Independent.NG.
- Web site: Eddy Young Producer . 2024-07-08 . IMDb . en-US.