J Blessing
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J Blessing | |
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| Born | Jibril Blessing 15 April 1988 |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, music video director, cinematographer |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Notable work | Churchill Show director, Link Video Global, Keep Pace Africa, Digitone Agency |
| Website | www |
Jibril Blessing (born 15 April 1988),[1] professionally known as J Blessing or jblessing, is a Kenyan cinematographer and music video and television producer and director. He is the cinematographer and director of the TV comedy series The Churchill Show.
Early life and education
[edit]Blessing grew up in the suburbs of Komarock Phase 2, near Zone 3 and started out as a dancer.[2] He studied at the Los Angeles Film School in California.[3][better source needed]
Career
[edit]After working as a freelance video director and producer, Blessing founded Link Video Global, a production company based in Nairobi.[2][4] He also owns Digitone Agency[5] and is co-founder and CEO of Keep Pace Africa.[citation needed] Musicians and producers who credit him for starting their careers include Willy Paul[6] and music video producer Young Wallace.[citation needed]
Blessing is the longest-serving video producer on The Churchill Show.[2][7][8][9] As of December 2019[update] he was also developing new shows for the production company, Laugh Industry.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Until 2017, Blessing was in a long-term relationship with Chantelle, with whom he had a son, who died young.[11] Since 2018, he has been rumored to be in a relationship with singer Avril and to have fathered a child by her,[12][1] but he introduced a different woman as his girlfriend in November 2018.[13] He is the father of singer Laika's first child.[14]
Awards and nominations
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. (July 2021) |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| ? | Video Director of The Year | Mwafaka Awards | Won |
| 2011 | Best Video Director | Groove Awards | Won |
| 2011 | Best Video Director | Mwafaka Awards | Won |
| 2012 | Best Video Director | Groove Awards | Nominated |
| 2013 | Best Video Director | Mwafaka Awards | Won[15] |
| 2014 | Best Video Director | Mwafaka Awards | Won[15][16] |
| 2014 | Best Video Director | Uganda's VIGA Awards | Nominated[16] |
Videography
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (July 2021) |
| Video:inspire | Artist: nameles |
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| "Mpenzi" | Willy Paul |
| "Koffi Yo" | Master Piece ft Dk and Cabassa |
| "Beautiful People" | Eko Dyda |
| "Conquerer" | Joyce Omondi |
| "Sari Sari" | Dk Kwenye Beat featuring Antoneosol |
| "My City My Town" | Prezzo and Cannibal |
| "Prophesy" | Exodus |
| "Just a Way" | Kaberere and Mr Vee |
| "Msaidizi" | Gloria Muliro |
| "Pendo" | Guardian Angel |
| "We Be Happening" | All Stars |
| "Zongelela" | Soc |
| "Pokea Sifa" | Lady Bee |
| "Yaweh" | Denno ft Danco |
| "dace ya boss" | Koffi Olomide |
| "still standing" | Cindy Sanyu |
| "Tucheze" | Ferre Gola ft.Victoria Kimani |
| "Baraka zangu" | Rebecca Soki |
| "Hold Me" | Monique ft. Ketchup |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Peris Wambugu (15 April 2021). "Avril celebrates J Blessing on his birthday". The Standard. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ a b c Elly Gitau (19 May 2020). "Meet J. Blessing one of most renowned cinematographers in Kenya". PD Online (interview). Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ J Blessing Archived 2021-11-02 at the Wayback Machine, retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Meet the Kenyan Production Company That Will Be Doing International Videos". Ghafla Kenya.[dead link]
- ^ Elizabeth Ngigi (14 September 2020). "J Blessing's firm owes me Sh400,000, says Brendah Jons". The Star. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ Carole Ndanu (11 September 2015). "'The Man Who Discovered My Talent' Willy Paul Celebrates His 'Father' J Blessing". Niaje. Archived from the original on 2016-08-21.
- ^ Josephine Mosongo (5 July 2020) [3 June 2017]. "JBLESSING: I have paid my dues". Daily Nation. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ Rajab Zawadi (3 December 2019). "Why J Blessing has yet again been kicked out of 'Churchill Show'". Nairobi News. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "'He has been fired so many times, he once tried sabotaging the show' Zeddy exposes Churchill director J Blessing". Mpasho. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ Richard Kamau (6 December 2019). "Churchill: J Blessing Not Sacked, Working on New Shows". Nairobi Wire. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ Caren Nyota (20 April 2017). "J Blessing FINALLY breaks his silence after being dumped by partner". The Star. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Pregnant Avril gets Sh3.5m BMW gift from 'secret lover'". Nairobi Nation. 25 February 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "J Blessing introduces beautiful girlfriend. So who's Avril's baby daddy?". Ghafla. 12 November 2018.
- ^ Caren Nyota (6 May 2021). "J Blessing's Baby Mama Laika Welcomes Child with Mzungu Hubby". Tuko. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ a b Link Press (19 August 2014). "J Blessing Wins Video Producer Of The Year For The 2nd Time In A Row". Ulizalinks.co.ke. Archived from the original on 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ a b David Koech (30 April 2014). "J Blessing Nominated For Uganda's VIGA Awards". Nairobi Wite.
External links
[edit]- Official website Archived 2021-11-02 at the Wayback Machine