Fredi Nwaka Explained

Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka
Nationality:	British/Nigerian(Heritage)
Occupation:	Film director, film Producer, actor
Website:	www.fredinwaka.com

Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka is a British film director, film Producer, actor and ex-rapper.

Career

Fredi Nwaka started his career as a rapper and he was the only British rapper to be signed to the Wu Tang Clan. Before that he was a bodyguard for many years and have looked after Biggie Small, TLC, Donnel Jones, 50 Cent.^[1] Later, he began acting and has acted in several movies.^{[2] [3]}

Fredi wrote, produced and directed several short films as well as two feature films.^[4] Fredi is also the CEO of Gridloc Enterprise Ltd which produces films and TV content as well an events agency Nwaka Nights.^[5]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role
2015	A.W.O.L Absent Without Love	Writer
2014	Some Things	Director
2015	A.W.O.L Absent Without Love	Director
TBA	Are We Dead Yet	Producer / Director / Actor / Writer
TBA	Homeless Ashes	Actor
2018	The Block	Actor
2018	The Last Breath	Actor
2018		Actor
2018		Actor
2016	The Diary	Actor / Producer
2016	Deep It	Actor
2016		Actor
2016	The Intent^[6]	Actor
2016	The Forbidden Note	Actor
2015		Actor
2015	Legacy	Actor
2014	Plastic	Actor
2012	Pusher	Actor
2012		Actor
2012		Actor
2011		Actor
2009		Actor

Awards

|-| 2014| Leadership and Community Work in Film Industry^[7] | NEL UK | |-| 2014| Film Director of the Year^[8] | Ebony Business Recognition Award| |-| 2014| Father of the Year^[9] | BYA| |-| 2016| Best Film Director^[10] | International Achievers Award| |-| 2015| Best International Film for AWOL^[11] | GI Film Festival | |-| 2016| Featured Film: If Only^[12] | BEFTA| |-| 2015| Best edited film for AWOL| 3rd Annual Las Vegas Black Film Festival| |-| 2017| Film Mention Award| Romford Film Festival| |-| 2016| Best Short Film^[13] | BEFFTA| |-| 2015| Best Film Producer^[14] | C-Hub Awards|

Notes and References

1. News: AN AUDIENCE WITH FREDI 'KRUGA' NWAKA…. Screening SOME THINGS & IF ONLY. 2 June 2019 . Kushfilms.
2. News: Mr Play is back with 'Whats The Play' . 2 June 2019 . . en.
3. News: Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka overview on BFI . https://web.archive.org/web/20190607202251/https://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/59b9fba521fe3 . dead . June 7, 2019 . 2 June 2019 . British Film Institute.
4. News: Fredi 'KRUGA' Nwaka releases a new Short Film about gang and youth violence . 2 June 2019 . . 13 July 2017.
5. News: Brotherhood actor Aaron Eaton dies days after film premiere . 2 June 2019 . . 9 September 2016.
6. News: Movie Review - The Intent (2016) . 2 June 2019 . Flickering Myth . 26 July 2016.
7. Web site: Lets Support CRIME & Help Them Change The Lives of Disadvantaged Young People .
8. Web site: Fredi Nwaka – CEO of Gridloc Enterprise Ltd & Nwaka and Brown Talent .
9. Web site: 5th Annual BYA (Black Youth Achievements) at Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London . en.
10. Web site: Back2Black: Meet Fredi Nwaka .
11. Web site: Best International Film . GI Film Festival.
12. News: Fredi Nwaka talks to the BBC about IF ONLY being screened at BAFTA.... . 6 June 2019 . . 11 February 2013.
13. Web site: BEFFTA Awards 2016 .
14. Web site: Full list of Winners at CA Award 2015. . C.Hubmagazine . 10 June 2019.