Jadesola Osiberu Explained

Jadesola Osiberu
Birth Date:1985 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Ibadan
Occupation:writer, director and producer
Notable Works:Sugar Rush
Nationality:Nigerian
Citizenship:Nigerian
Education:Computer Systems Engineering, University of Manchester
Alma Mater:University of Manchester
Pan-Atlantic University
Awards:2018 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, Best Director
Website:www.greoh.com

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]

Early life and education

Born 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

Despite working professionally as a software developer after graduation, Osiberu decided to change career to film-making. 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

YearTitleMajor CastRoleNotesRef
2013–14Gidi UpOC Ukeje, Deyemi Okanlawon, Somkele IyamahProducerWriter
2016Rumor Has ItProducer
2017IsokenDakore Akande, Funke Akindele, Joseph BenjaminDirector WriterDirectorial debut
2018Nigerian TradeRita Dominic, Gideon Okeke and Blossom ChukwujekwuProducerWriter
2019Sugar Rush (film)Adesua Etomi, Bisola Aiyeola and Bimbo AdemoyeProducerWriter
2021AyinlaLateef Adedimeji, Omowumi Dada, Bimbo ManuelProducer[12]
Gangs of Lagos (2023)Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Tobi Bakre and ChikeDirectorWriterInspired by events while filming Gidi Up[13]
2022BrotherhoodTobi Bakre, Folarin Falana, Toni Tones,Ronke Ojo, Bright Okpocha, OC Ukeje, Producer

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2015Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Television Series Comedy/DramaGidi Up[14]
Best Sound Editor
2018Best DirectorIsoken[15]
Best Costume Designer
Best Art Director
Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Director[16]
2023Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest WriterThe Trade[17] [18]
Best Director
Best Movie West AfricaBrotherhood
Best Overall Movie

Personal life

Osiberu had her marriage ceremony on May 11, 2019 in Sagamu, Ogun State.[19]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Roxborough . Scott . 2022-09-14 . Amazon Prime Signs Overall Deal With Nigerian ‘Gangs of Lagos’ Filmmaker Jade Osiberu . 2022-11-11 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2019-03-09 . ade Osiberu begins matrimonial journey . 2020-09-19 . The Sun.
  3. Web site: 2020-08-18 . It's Jade Osiberu's Birthday and she's Serving Us some Lockdown Legs . 2020-09-19.
  4. Web site: Olanrewaju . Darafunmi . 2020-01-20 . Jadesola Osiberu Nollywood's Next Big Thing . 2020-09-19 . Netng.
  5. Web site: Nwogu . Precious . 2020-03-11 . 10 women at the helm of film production in Nollywood . 2020-09-19.
  6. Web site: Okoh . Lize . 2018-10-02 . Nollywood's Best Nigerian Directors Working Today . 2020-09-19 . Culture Trip.
  7. Web site: Banigbe . Seyi . 2018-02-28 . Seyi Banigbe: Interviewing Jadesola Osiberu Reinforced the Values of Being an Intrapreneur . 2020-09-19.
  8. Web site: Dayo . Bernard . 2018-11-12 . Jade Osiberu says Blossom Chukwujekwu gave the performance of his life in her upcoming movie 'Nigerian Trade' . 2020-09-19.
  9. Web site: Ayomide . Tayo . 2018-09-01 . Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Odunlade Adekola win at award ceremony . 2020-09-19 . Pulse.
  10. Nwachukwu . Charles . Jadesola Osiberu's Isoken: A Filmic Postulation for Feminism . Studies in Media and Communication. 2019 . 7 . 49 . 10.11114/smc.v7i1.4306 . free .
  11. Web site: 2020-07-29 . The Women Of Nollywood are Fighting Misogyny, Telling Stories, and Making Giant Strides . 2020-09-19 . Culture Custodian.
  12. Web site: Nwogu. Precious. May 24, 2021. Here's the official trailer for 'Ayinla' directed by Tunde Kelani. June 16, 2021. Pulse Nigeria.
  13. Web site: Nwogu. Precious. 2021-06-21. Here's a first look at Adesua Etomi, Tobi Bakre, Chike in 'Gangs of Lagos'. 2021-07-03. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  14. Web site: AMVCA Full List Of Winners. 2021-07-03. Channels Television.
  15. Web site: Agbo. Njideka. 2018-09-01. Complete List Of Winners For The 2018 AMVCA. 2021-07-03. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
  16. Web site: Nollywood Shines At 2018 Africa Movie Academy Awards [Full List Of Winners]]. 2021-07-03. Channels Television.
  17. Web site: Kalu . Esther . AMVCA 2023: Osas Ighodaro, Tobi Bakre, Bimbo Ademoye win big (FULL WINNERS LIST) . Premium Times Nigeria . 2023-05-20 . 2023-05-21.
  18. Web site: Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . 2023-04-23 . AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . en.
  19. Web site: Yay! Filmmaker Jade Osiberu is Married ?? . 2020-09-19 . BellaNaija.