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Davies Chirwa
NationalityZambia
CitizenshipMalawi
Occupation(s)Media Director, Cinematographer
Known forMedia Direction, Cinematography
ChildrenThandi Chirwa
AwardsAward in Media Excellence Mwape Awards
Websitehttps://davieschirwa.com

Davies Chirwa is a Zambian media director, cinematographer and entrepreneur.[1] with a background in media technology and the founder of DC Productions Media Group and Channel A TV.[2]

Career

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Davies grew up in Zambia but he moved to the United States where he founded DC Productions. He is most known for providing audio visual technology for the coverage of backstage events for the NFL around Superbowl since Superbowl LII.[2]

He was the Director of Media and Technology for the inaugural edition of Miss African Union USA Beauty Pageant held in 2018.[3] The event was sponsored by the African Union and chaired by Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda and Ambassador Arikana Chihombori - Quao, former African Union Ambassador to the United States.

He is also on the Kent City's Cultural Communities Board where he works to increase engagement, integration, and access to city services for all cultural communities in Kent.[4] He directed the City of Kent Candidates Forum with Kent Black Action Commission alongside Mayor Dana Ralph and Kent City Council Member, Toni Troutner.[5]

As a member of the equity committee at the Washington Filmworks, his work is critical in the success in the diversity of the motion picture competitiveness program organized to provide funding and resources for the creative industries in Washington State.[6]

Recognition

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In recognition of his works, he received the Media Excellence Award at the 2019 Mwape Peer Awards in 2019.[7] He has also been nominated to receive the Pioneer Award at the 2024 African Film Festival in Dallas[8]. He also received an award at the inaugural IAM Awards[9] hosted by Power Radio Nation (PRN) during the BET Awards Weekend in June, 2024[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Entrepreneur submits Chile One's name for Grammy consideration". Zambia: News Diggers!. 16 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  2. ^ a b "Experiencing the NFL through the lens of an African media director [Article]". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  3. ^ "Miss African Union Pageant". Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  4. ^ Varela Jr., Uriel. "Cultural Communities Board | kentgov". City of Kent.
  5. ^ "Meet Kent Candidates for 2021 – KENT BLACK ACTION COMMISSION". 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  6. ^ Reports, Zambia (2024-03-15). "Davies Chirwa Appointed to Washington Filmworks Equity Committee". Zambia Reports. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  7. ^ "Home – Mwape Peer Awards". Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  8. ^ "Davies Chirwa To Be Honored At The African Film Festival In Dallas". kubilive. 2024-02-10. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  9. ^ Abraham (X-duey (2024-04-29). "Davies Chirwa to Receive Prestigious International Media Icon Award at IAM Awards 2024". Zed Hype Mag. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  10. ^ ASSOCIATION, IAM. "2024 BET Awards Weekend Los Angeles: The PRN 2024 Independent Artist Music Awards". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2024-06-18.
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