Director Pink

Director Pink
Born
Praise Onyeagwalam

(1999-11-28) November 28, 1999
Lagos
EducationUniversity of Lagos

Praise Onyeagwalam Listenⓘ known professionally as Director Pink is a Nigerian film director,[1] creative executive and educator.[2] She rose to fame after directing the music video "Running To You" by Chike ft Simi and "Abracadabra”.[3][4] She is the chief executive officer of Pinkline Films and also the founder of Pinkline Academy, a filmmaking training program.[5]

Early life and education

Onyeagwalam was born in Lagos State, Nigeria. She spent most of her childhood in Lagos, where she also acquired her secondary education. In 2020, acquired her Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Lagos.[6]

She is also a graduate of the London Film Academy.[7]

Career

Onyeagwalam began making work in visual media as a teenager. However, she officially entered the film and music-video industry in 2020.

She rose to prominence after directing the cinematic video "Running To You" by Chike featuring Simi which ranked as the most viewed music video in the first half of 2021.[8][9] In November 2021, she produced a short horror film titled "Lady Koikoi" which was based on Nigerian highschool folktale "Madam Koikoi".[10][11] She has worked with artists across diverse genres including Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Mercy Chinwo among others.

Pinkline Films and Pinkline Academy

She founded Pinkline Films, a Lagos-based production company that produces music videos, branded content, and short films.

Onyeagwalam also founded Pinkline Academy, a filmmaking training programme developed to train emerging African creatives, foster women-led creative projects and provide practical production skills, mentorship, and industry access.

Videography

Year Song title Artiste
2025 10 Kilo[12] Davido
Mbali Yemi Alade
Summerdina Chief Priest, Boypee and Zoro
Friday Night[13] Nasboi
When You Say A Thing Mercy Chinwo
Odeshi Timaya
You Are Yemi Alade
Survivor Olivetheboy x Qing Madi
Saroje Dera
2024 Egwu Chike ft Mohbad
2023 Confidence[14] Mercy Chinwo
Spell[15] Chike ft Oxlade
Bienvenue DJ Neptune ft Ruger
No More Condition Rexxie ft Zinoleesky
Asiko Rexxie ft Lojay
Abracadabra[16] Wizkid, Skiibii, Naira Marley & Rexxie
Ole Qing Madi ft BNXN (Fka Buju)
Ego Oyibo[17] Chike
Ovami[18] Oxlade ft Flavour
Stranger[19] Simi
Feeling Funny Lil Kesh ft Young John
All Eyes On Me Niniola
Single Again Harmonize ft Ruger
Attention[20] Soundz
2022 Breakfast Ugoccie ft Phyno
Hard To Find Chike ft Flavour
Peace Brown Joel
Nwoke Oma[21] Chike
Grinding DJ Neptune ft S1mba
Already Won[22] Dunnie ft Chike
Nack The Therapist
WYD[23] Killertunes
Hosanna Masterkraft ft Chike
Follow You[24] Fiokee ft Gyakie & Chike
Chi Efo[25] J'dess ft Cavemen, Waje, Chigul, Selebobo, Zoro & Loud Choir
Medusa[26][27] Layzee Ella ft Khaid
Bad Intentions TAR1Q
2021 Dangerous Cheque ft Ayra Starr
My Only Baby Ric Hassani
For You Chidinma Ekile
Balance B2C Uganda
2020 You No Love Me Chike ft Mayorkun
Running To You[28] Chike ft Simi
Philomena Marxii
Roju[29] Chike

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Lady Koi Koi[30][31] Producer Short film

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2025 The Headies Music Video of the Year "Egwu" – Director Pink Herself Won [32]
2024 TurnTable Music Awards Outstanding Achievement in Direction for a Music Video Herself Won [33]
2023 The Headies Best Music Video Spell Nominated [34][35]
AFRIMMA Best Video Director __ Won [36]
2022 The Headies Best Music Video Roju Nominated [37][38]
AFRIMMA Best Music Video Nwoke Oma Nominated [39][40]
Galaxy Music Awards Video Director of the Year __ Nominated [41]

See also

References

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  2. ^ Alake, Olumide (2023-04-08). "Director Pink, Kemi Adetiba and 2 other popular female music video directors". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  3. ^ "Meet the 21-Year-Old Female Director Behind Chike's ft Mayorkun Video". NotjustOk. 2021-03-20. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  4. ^ "Watch Praise Onyeagwalam's horror short film 'Lady Koi Koi'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  5. ^ "And The Nominees Are: Pinkline Films' Director Pink and Goodgirl LA". documentwomen.com. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  6. ^ ADEKUNLE, MUSA (2025-03-15). "Director Pink: Shooting for the stars". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
  7. ^ Akinsanmi, 'Sola (2025-10-18). "PinkLine Academy expands global reach, empowers next generation of filmmakers". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  8. ^ "Chike's 'Running (To You)' Becomes Most Viewed Music Video in 2021". NotjustOk. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  9. ^ "Running To You by Chike and Simi Becomes Most Viewed Music Video In 2021". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria.
  10. ^ "Watch 'Lady Koi Koi,' A Horror Short Film By Praise Onyeagwalam - BlueprintAfric". 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  11. ^ YNaija (2023-04-17). "The Film Blog: 5 Brilliant Short Films You Should See on YouTube » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  12. ^ Nwaokolo, Sandra (2025-08-13). "Davido pays tribute to late Sound Sultan in '10 Kilo' music video". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
  13. ^ Rapheal (2025-08-09). "Nasboi partners Victor Osimhen for Friday Night visuals". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
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  15. ^ Mudasiru, Wisdom (2023-03-15). "Chike and Oxlade Join Forces to Deliver Emotionally Charged "Spell (Remix)"". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  16. ^ Somto, Bisina (2023-04-02). "Abracadabra (Remix): See Rexxie, Wizkid In New Video". Prime Business Africa. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
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  20. ^ "Soundz releases video for his viral hit song, 'Attention'". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  21. ^ "Chiké Delves Deeper Inwards and Preaches Reality in Visuals for "Nwoke Oma" - Afrocritik". 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  22. ^ Nwangwu, Adaora (2022-07-01). "Dunnie Debuts Music Video For New Single 'Already Won' Featuring Chike". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  23. ^ Music, Jukebox (2022-05-12). "Watch Killertunes In Visuals For "WYD" - Jukebox Music". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  24. ^ "Chike, Gyakie Join Fiokee In Love Riddim "Follow You"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-10-16. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  25. ^ Tv, Bn (2022-05-17). "New Video: J'Dess feat. The Cavemen, Waje, Selebobo, Chigurl, Zoro & Loud Urban Choir – Chi Efo". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  26. ^ "Layzee Ella unveils music video 'Medusa' featuring Khaid - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
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  35. ^ "Headies Award 2023 nominees list: Asake, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage plus odas wey make di list". BBC News Pidgin. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
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  37. ^ Aderoju, Darlene (2022-07-27). "Wizkid Leads 2022 Headies Awards Nominees: See Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
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