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Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
Born30 March 1969
Nkwerre, Imo, Nigeria
Died9 January 2023(2023-01-09) (aged 53)
Lagos, Nigeria
Alma materOxford Brookes University
Occupation(s)Filmmaker, lawyer, philanthropist
Years active1986–2023
Websitewww.anyiam-osigwe.com

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe MFR (previously Peace Anyiam-Fiberesima; 30 March 1969 – 9 January 2023) was a Nigerian filmmaker and entertainment executive who was called "the queen of Nollywood films".[1] She was the founder of globally acclaimed film ceremony, Africa Movie Academy Awards. The Guardian documents that she pioneered the screening of Nollywood films at international film festivals.[2] She directed the first music video of hip-hop sensation, P-Square.[2] In 2012, she was bestowed a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contribution to the entertainment industry.[3][4] She was also a TED fellow.[5]

Early life

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Anyiam-Osigwe was born on 30 March.[6] She is from the notable Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe family in Nkwerre, Imo State. She is the only girl in a family of eight children.[7] She has a degree in Law and political science from Oxford Brookes University.[8]

Career

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Africa Movie Academy Awards

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Anyiam-Osigwe founded the Africa Film Academy, a body that governs the film ceremony since 2005. The award ceremony is reputed to be one of the most recognized awards for Africans in film-making. At the 10th edition, she stepped down as CEO of the AMAAs. In 2015, she began the AfricaOne initiative to commemorate Africans in the entertainment industry.[9]

In 2020, she emerged as the National President of The Association of Movie Producers (AMP). This made her the seventh to hold that post succeeding Mr. Ralph Nwadike.[10][11]

Anyiam Osigwe was the Initiator of 100 films project aimed at improving the quality of films produced in Nigeria.[12][13]

As the President, she worked on building capacity of film producers in the country through seminars and trainings.[14]

Writing career

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Anyiam-Osigwe was an author of written poetry. She had three books to her credit.[5] In an interview with Alana Herro, she described poetry as one of the avenues for expressing her perception and understanding of things around her.[5] Prior to entering the university, she published a magazine, Clicks, specifically written to accommodate the black population in England. Her works are centered on advocacy causes.[5]

Television and film director

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Anyiam-Osigwe career on television began with her discussion show, Piece off my mind, that focuses on people's reaction to societal issues that are not regularly seen in the mainstream media.[5] Her talk show was centered on issues of advocacy for individuals that the society usually give little attention or neglected.[5] She cited the African caste system, child trafficking and women equality as areas of interest to her in film and television.[5] At the early stage of music duo, P-Square career, Anyiam-Osigwe was responsible for managing them.[5] In 2016, she stated that she represents Somkele Iyamah.[15]

Personal life and death

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Her brother, Michael, who was killed in 2014 was the coordinator general of the Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe Foundation, a non-profit organization that gives back to the Nigerian society.[16] He was also director, Africa Institute for Leadership Research and Development and the consul general of Malawi to Nigeria.[17] Her mother, Dorothy Chinyere Anyiam-Osigwe is a recipient of the Officer of the Order of the Niger honour by the then president, Olusegun Obasanjo for her philanthropic activities in Nigeria.[18] She was separated from her husband.[19]

Anyiam-Osigwe was in a coma since 7 January 2023, and died at St. Nicholas Hospital in Lagos on 9 January, at the age of 53.[20]

Awards

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In 2019, she was honoured with African Film Pioneer Award at the African Film Festival,TAFF.[21]

References

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  1. ^ Elizabeth Johnson; Donald Culverson (2016). Female Narratives in Nollywood Melodramas. Lexington Books. pp. 120–2. ISBN 978-1-4985-2475-9.
  2. ^ a b Muoka, Chidera (13 March 2016). "The Undiluted Creative: Peace Anyiam Osigwe". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  3. ^ Adeyemo, Adeola (10 September 2012). "149 Nigerians to Receive Federal Government Award – Mike Adenuga, Teco Benson, Tony Elumelu, Sarah Sosan among Recipients". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Full list of Nigerians shortlisted for National Honours". Channels TV. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h Herro, Alana (22 October 2010). "Fellows Friday with Peace Anyiam-Osigwe". ted.com. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  6. ^ "Celebrity Birthday: Peace Anyiam-Osigwe". nollywoodmindspace.com. 30 March 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  7. ^ Offiong, Adie Vanessa (9 May 2015). "Peace Anyiam-Osigwe: Growing up in the midst of boys made me strong". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 6 February 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  8. ^ "Nigeria: Peace Anyiam Osigwe - I Left My Marriage With My Handbag and My Sanity". This Day. 29 March 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2024 – via allAfrica.
  9. ^ Arogundade, Funsho (15 September 2015). "AMAA Founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe launches AFRICAONE". P.M. News. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  10. ^ "Anyiam-Osigwe emerges AMP president". The Sun. 30 August 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  11. ^ "How Peace Anyiam-Osigwe emerged 7th AMP national president". The Guardian. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  12. ^ "AMAA's New Initiative to Empower Young Creatives". This Day. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  13. ^ "Peace Anyiam-Osigwe out with 100 film project ahead of AMAA 2021". The Nation. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  14. ^ Bankole, Idowu (21 May 2021). "AMP: Anyiam-Osigwe, Arinze, others train150 Associates On Film Production in Delta". Vanguard. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  15. ^ "Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Returns to Artiste Management". The Nation. 17 September 2016. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  16. ^ Ugonna, Chinenye (1 December 2014). "Michael Anyiam-Osigwe, brother of AMAA founder shot dead". Premium Times. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  17. ^ "Michael Anyiam-Osigwe Is Dead, Killed By Armed Robbers". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  18. ^ "Chief (Mrs.) Dorothy Chinyere Anyiam-Osigwe (OON)". Archived from the original on 23 September 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  19. ^ "Why my marriage crashed – Peace Anyiam-Osigwe". Vanguard. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  20. ^ "Breaking: AMAA founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe dead". Vanguard. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  21. ^ "TAFF honours Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Kenyan Hollywood actor". Vanguard. 23 June 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
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