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Dr Uzee Usman Adeyemi
A photograph by Uzee Usman
Born
Uzee Usman Adeyemi

(1986-11-11) 11 November 1986 (age 37)
Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Film producer, actor, television presenter
Years active2003–present

Dr Uzee Usman Adeyemi (born 11 November 1986),[1] is a Nigerian actor and film producer[2] known for his film Voiceless, Mustapha, Anikulapo, Oga Abuja and A Tribe Called Judah.[3] His ability for fusing Nollywood[4] and Kannywood together won him several awards and recognitions Globally. [5][6]

Early life

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Uzee Usman Adeyemi is of the Yoruba tribe and hails from Kwara State, born & grew up in Kaduna, Kaduna State. He holds two degrees in Political Science and English Language from the University of Abuja and Honorary Doctorate Degree in Media & communications studies, from Iheris University, Togo respectively before he proceeded to study Special Effects in South Africa.[7][8]

Career

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Dr Uzee Usman began his career in 2003 as a make-up artist.[9] In 2013, he delved into film-making and has produced award winning films, both in Kannywood and Nollywood[10] including Oga Abuja, which won Best Hausa Movie of the Year at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards;[11] and Maja which won Best Film of the Year (Kannywood) at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards and was nominated in the Best Picture category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[12]

In 2021, He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Iheris University Togo.[13]

In May 2023, TAJBank announced him as their brand ambassador.[14][15]

Awards

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Awards received by Uzee Usman.

Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2008 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Make up London Boy Won [16]
2013 City People Entertainment Awards Best Movie of the Year - Kannywood Oga Abuja Won
2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Movie of the Year Oga Abuja Won
2014 City People Entertainment Awards Best Movie of the Year - Kannywood Maja Won
2016 African Hollywood Awards Best Film Producer Oga Abuja Won [17]
2022 Nollywood Travel Film Festival Athens (Greece) Best Film International - ‘’Nollywood Eagle Wings Won
2022 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actor Voiceless Nominated [18]
2022 Northern Nigeria Peace Award Honorary Award Self Won [19]

Filmography

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List of films by Uzee Usman

Year Title Role Genre
2015 Oga Abuja Produced Drama
2015 Maja Produced Drama
2016 Dark Closet Produced Drama
2016 Power of Tomorrow Produced Drama
2016 Hassana da Hussaina Produced Drama
2015 Har da mijina Actor Drama
2019 Muqabala (Season 1&2) Produced & Actor Drama
2016 Red Line Produced Drama
2020 Dear Affy Actor (Abubakar) Drama
2017 If I am President Actor & Line Producer (Bankole) Drama
2018 Lagos Real Fake Life Produced (Muhammed) Drama
2018 Mustapha Actor Drama
2019 'Almost Perfect Actor Drama
2019 Least Expected Produced & Actor Drama
2019 Maimuna Produced & Actor Drama
2018 Sharo Actor Drama
2020 Good Citizen Produced Drama
2020 ‘’My Melody’’ Actor Drama
2021 Voiceless Actor (Banza) Drama[20]
2021 ‘’Love Actually’’ Actor Drama
2021 ‘’Fatal Mistake’’ Actor Drama
2021 ‘’All Things Die’’ Actor Drama
2021 ‘’Mystery Pond’’ Actor Drama
2021 ‘’When Heart Whispers’’ Actor Drama
2021 ‘’When Forever Ends’’ Actor Drama
2021 Voiceless Producer (Banza) Drama
2021 ‘’Oma’s Frangrance’’ Actor Drama
2022 ‘’Loved By You’’ Actor (Gbenga) Drama
2022 ‘’Accepting Love By You’’ Actor Drama
2022 ‘’A Place Called Regret’’ Actor (Yoshola) Drama
2022 ‘’Merry Go Wrong’’ Actor Drama
2022 ‘’Raindrop’’ Actor Drama
2022 ‘’Good Doctor’’ Actor (Matthew) Drama
2022 ‘’Peonage’’ Produced & Actor Drama
2022 ‘’Insight’’ Produced & Actor Drama
2022 ‘’Enigma’’ Produced & Actor (Nelson) Drama
2022 ‘’Drastic Measures’’ Produced & Actor Drama
2022 ‘’Rebellion’’ Produced & Actor Drama
2022 ‘’Eagle Wings’’ Produced & Actor Drama
2022 ‘’Living In Abuja’’ (Series) Produced & Actor Drama
2023 ‘’Iman’’ Produced & Actor Drama
2023 ‘’Shina’s Dilemma’’ Produced & Actor Drama
2023 A Tribe Called Judah Actor (Adamu Judah) Drama
2023 Anikulapo Actor Drama
2023 WAR: wrath and revenge Actor Drama
2023 Rise of The Spectre Actor Drama
2023 House 45 Rasheed Drama
2024 A Woman's Plight Actor (Bryan) Drama
2024 Ejiro's Wish Jeff Drama

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Nollywood actor Uzee conferred with doctorate degree". Leadership. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Uzee Usman: I chose to be link between Nollywood, Kannywood". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 19 February 2022. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  3. ^ Lere, Mohammed (11 July 2013). nollywood comedy oga abuja now on sale.html "Kannywood, Nollywood comedy, 'Oga Abuja,' now on sale". Premium Times. Retrieved 13 February 2018. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. ^ "Nollywood's Leading Men". thisdaystyle. 2 January 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Kanywood: 'I employed over 77 in just one set'". Media Trust. 2 May 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2018. Retrieved 12 April 2023 – via PressReader.
  6. ^ "Emeka Ike, Uzee Usman, others honoured at the national heritage award – COMPLETE ENTERTAINMENT". tvcontinental.tv. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  7. ^ "I can stay for three months without sex – Uzee Usman, actor". The Sun Nigeria. 22 December 2018. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Actor Usman Uzee Debunks Secret Marriage Rumour". dailytrust. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Uzee: From makeup artist to film director". 24 April 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  10. ^ Lere Mohammed (11 January 2014). "I brought John Okafor, Nkem Owoh to Kannywood – Usman Uzee". Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  11. ^ thenet (17 July 2013). "Mary Uranta, Yul Edochie, Wizkid, Jackie Appiah, John Dumelo biggest winners at City People Awards". thenet.ng. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  12. ^ "Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2014". Pulse. 25 November 2014. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  13. ^ "Togo varsity confers Nollywood actor, Uzee, with doctorate degree". blueprint. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  14. ^ "Kannywood's Saratu Daso, Usman Uzee others named TAJBank brand ambassadors". Premiumtimes. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  15. ^ "TAJBank unveils brand ambassadors". Guardian. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  16. ^ Lere, Mohammed (11 January 2014). "I brought John Okafor, Nkem Owoh to Kannywood – Usman Uzee | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  17. ^ Lere, Mohammed (6 November 2016). "Hadiza Gabon, Usman Uzee honoured at African Hollywood Awards". Premium Times. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  18. ^ "#Amvca8: Uzee Usman Nominated For Best Actor". kakaakireporters. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  19. ^ "Zulum, Badaru, Uzee, others for Northern Nigeria Peace Award". leadership. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  20. ^ ADA ABRAHAM, s ANTHONY ADA ABRAHAM (20 March 2021). "Piracy Is Sinking Northern Movie Industry – Uzee Usman". Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
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