Sam Ochonma Explained

Sam Ochonma
Birth Name:Samuel Nkem Ochonma
Birth Date:11 August 1987
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Alma Mater:Benson Idahosa University
Occupation:Advertising Executive, Film producer
Known For:Advertising and entertainment investor
Notable Works:Kwara O to Ge, Ajosepo

Samuel Nkem Ochonma (born August 11, 1987) known professionally as Sam Ochonma is a Nigerian advertising executive, film producer & investor.[1] His work includes television commercials, political campaigns and films.[2] He formerly worked for Oando before he became a founding partner at The Hook Creative Agency, an advertising agency in Lagos, Nigeria, around 2018.[3]

Early life and education

Ochonma was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He attended Benson Idahosa University where he studied computer science. He also trained as a visual effects and animation artist at the SAE Institute, Cape Town.[4]

Career

After working as an animator in a small film studio in Lagos, he joined the advertising agency, Centerspread Advertising, Lagos, serving as one of the art directors on the Etisalat Nigeria account.[5] [6]

Ochonma then joined oil and gas company, Oando, working in their corporate communications department.[7]

He co-founded The Hook Creative Agency in 2018 alongside three other partners, Akinwale Muse, Toheeb Balogun and Adebayo Owosina.[8] He then became the agency's managing director.[9]

Since then, he led The Hook's acquisition of major accounts like Meristem, Fidelity Bank, Sterling Bank, FujiFilm Instax, Airtel Nigeria and Oando.[10] [11] [12]

Film-making

In 2021 Ochonma produced “Country Hard” a crime-drama that explores a day in the lives of seven strangers starring Timini Egbuson, Kehinde Bankole, Baaj Adebule and Omowunmi Dada.[13] The film was later acquired by Amazon Prime as part of a festival showcase.[14]

Ajosepo (2024)

Sam Ochonma collaborated with film director, Kayode Kasum, for the film “Ajosepo”.[15] The film tells the story of a young couple who have to deal with all kinds of family tensions on the eve of their wedding.[16] The movie earned ₦101.2 million in its first weekend.[17] [18]

Filmography

References

  1. Web site: Tathagata . Ralph . 2022-01-26 . The Hook Creative Agency is my greatest adventure yet – Sam Ochonma . 2024-08-20 . Marketing Edge Magazine . en.
  2. Web site: Aimuengheuwa . Joan . 2023-08-17 . Cybersafe Foundation Launches "NoGoFallMaga, Confam Am Again" Campaign to Bolster Cybersecurity Awareness . 2024-08-20 . Tech Business Economy . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Nlebem . Anthony . 2019-03-05 . How ingenious campaign, ‘O to ge’ concept created change in Kwara senatorial election . 2024-08-20 . Businessday NG . en-US.
  4. Web site: Admin . JACK RICH, SAM OCHONMA SETTING THE PACE FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS – PEOPLE AND POWER Magazine . 2024-08-20 . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2024-04-29 . Sam Ochonma, from a Corporate Executive to an Entertainment Buff Digivation Network . 2024-08-20 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Obi . Daniel . 2022-07-13 . Two creative firms form alliance to disrupt advertising sector - . 2024-08-20 . Businessday NG . en-US.
  7. Web site: Week . Creativity . 2022-02-28 . No Place for Lazy Influencers . 2024-08-20 . Creativity Week . en.
  8. Web site: Conversy . Paul . 2022-06-15 . Q&A: Sam Ochonma – Managing Director at The Hook Creative Agency . 2024-08-20 . Branding in Asia . en-US.
  9. Web site: 2021-11-04 . ConsumerConnect Jack Rich, Sam Ochonma as bright spots for Nigerian youths in leadership . 2024-08-20 . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Babatunde . O'Lekan . 2024-06-01 . The Hook Creative Agency Catches A Big Fish in Airtel’s Creative Account . 2024-08-20 . BrandCrunch Nigeria . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2024-05-31 . The Hook Creative Agency Caught A Big Fish: Airtel Nigeria’s Creative Account - Brand Communicator . 2024-08-20 . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2024-06-10 . Insight Publicis, The Hook Clinch Airtel Nigeria's Creative Account as Algorithm Becomes New Media Agency - Brand Times . 2024-08-20 . en-US.
  13. Web site: Nwogu . Precious 'Mamazeus' . 2021-11-08 . Paul Utomi debuts official trailer for 'Country Hard' . 2024-08-20 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  14. Web site: Abulude . Samuel . 2024-04-27 . Ochonma Makes Name As Reputable Movie Producer With 'Ajosepo' . 2024-08-20 . en-US.
  15. Web site: Nathaniel . Kome . 2024-04-22 . Nollywood reigns supreme as Ajosepo holds the top spot at the box office . 2024-08-20 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  16. Web site: Shehu . Idris . 2024-04-06 . Ajosepo, Saving Onome among 10 movies to see this weekend . 2024-08-20 . TheCable Lifestyle . en-US.
  17. Web site: Dan-Awoh . Deborah . 2024-05-02 . Nollywood comedy, Ajosepo, hits N136 million in cinemas . 2024-08-20 . Nairametrics . en-US.
  18. Web site: Nathaniel . Kome . 2024-04-17 . Kayode Kasum's Ajosepo rakes in ₦50.4 million after 5 days in cinemas . 2024-08-20 . Pulse Nigeria . en.

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