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Legendary storyteller, educator and pioneer of Nollywood craft.

CHIKA C. ONU, PhD

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100+ Movies Directed 30+ Years of Craft Lecturer & Author

AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

1973 JFK International Essay – 1st Prize (School Level)
1979 British Council Award – Best Creative Writer
2002 Prime Director Award – Video Film Marketers
2006 Movie Maker Award – Hall of Fame, Abuja
2008 Pioneer Director Award – Best of the Best (BOB TV)
2013 Stars in the Movie Award (SIMA)
2014 Achievement Award – LANFA, Los Angeles
2014 Lifetime Achievement in Cinema – NAFCA, Los Angeles
2016 Igbo Filmmakers Award
2022 Lifetime Achievement Award – Coal City Film Festival
2024 Classic Horror Film Award – Nollyween Halloween (Karishika)
2025 Hall of Fame Award – Coal City Film Festival

RESUME

Dr Chika Christian Onu is a writer, author, lecturer and one of Nollywood’s legendary directors. He holds a B.A. in English (UNN), an M.A. in English & Theatre Practice (UNILAG), and a Directorate in Film Studies & Media Arts (UNIPORT). He is also an alumnus of Colorado Film School, Denver, USA. Having directed over a hundred Nollywood movies across a 32-year career (1993–2025), his enduring success reflects an unending zeal to soar and lead in both local and international film circles.

Some Publications

2010 Dombraye – Stage Play
2010 The Tender Warrior – Stage Play
2006 Naked Beauty – Screenplay on the Niger Delta Saga
2023 The Unusual Story of the Early Years of Nollywood – A Source Book

Filmography — 10 Most Accomplished Works

Living in Bondage 2

1993

Glamour Girls

1994

True Confession

1995

Karishika

1996

Compromise

1998

Submission

2001

Ukwa

2002

Peace Maker

2003

Dog's Meeting

2003

Terrible Sin

2004

Rings of Fire

2005

Fire on the Mountain

2006

Mothering Sunday

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Ugly Bird

2023

Prisoner of Kalakiri

2024

At Triatlantic Films International, our mission is to tell Africa's stories, promote its cultural heritage, and inspire young creatives through film making and multimedia content creation. We strive to be a leading voice in the African film industry, known for our innovative storytelling, high-quality productions, and commitment to empowering individuals and communities.

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