Director Pink
Director Pink | |
|---|---|
| Born | Praise Onyeagwalam November 28, 1999 |
| Education | University of Lagos |
Praise Onyeagwalam ⓘ 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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- ^ Alake, Olumide (2023-04-08). "Director Pink, Kemi Adetiba and 2 other popular female music video directors". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Meet the 21-Year-Old Female Director Behind Chike's ft Mayorkun Video". NotjustOk. 2021-03-20. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Watch Praise Onyeagwalam's horror short film 'Lady Koi Koi'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "And The Nominees Are: Pinkline Films' Director Pink and Goodgirl LA". documentwomen.com. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ ADEKUNLE, MUSA (2025-03-15). "Director Pink: Shooting for the stars". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Chike's 'Running (To You)' Becomes Most Viewed Music Video in 2021". NotjustOk. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Running To You by Chike and Simi Becomes Most Viewed Music Video In 2021". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ^ "Watch 'Lady Koi Koi,' A Horror Short Film By Praise Onyeagwalam - BlueprintAfric". 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ YNaija (2023-04-17). "The Film Blog: 5 Brilliant Short Films You Should See on YouTube » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Nwaokolo, Sandra (2025-08-13). "Davido pays tribute to late Sound Sultan in '10 Kilo' music video". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ Rapheal (2025-08-09). "Nasboi partners Victor Osimhen for Friday Night visuals". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-03.
- ^ TheTalkHive (2023-03-26). "Mercy Chinwo's Confidence Music Video A Depiction of Her Musical Journey? Cana by Seyi vibez". The Talk Hive. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Mudasiru, Wisdom (2023-03-15). "Chike and Oxlade Join Forces to Deliver Emotionally Charged "Spell (Remix)"". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Somto, Bisina (2023-04-02). "Abracadabra (Remix): See Rexxie, Wizkid In New Video". Prime Business Africa. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ FAB.NG (2023-07-26). "New Video: Chiké – Ego Oyibo Directed by Director Pink - Fab Magazine". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "#MUSICVID: Rich Nigerian Culture Is Well Exhibited In Oxlade & Flavour's New Hit Song 'OVAMI' - Fashion GHANA". 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Video: Simi drops visuals for "Stranger" - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Soundz releases video for his viral hit song, 'Attention'". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Chiké Delves Deeper Inwards and Preaches Reality in Visuals for "Nwoke Oma" - Afrocritik". 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Music, Jukebox (2022-05-12). "Watch Killertunes In Visuals For "WYD" - Jukebox Music". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Chike, Gyakie Join Fiokee In Love Riddim "Follow You"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-10-16. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Layzee Ella unveils music video 'Medusa' featuring Khaid - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Okim, Itty (2022-10-19). "Layzee Ella References Art in Stunning "Medusa" Video ft. Khaid Directed by Pink". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Chike unveils cinematic video for 'Running (To You)' feat. Simi | WATCH VIDEO!". NotjustOk. 2021-02-12. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Chike Celebrates Culture with 'Roju' Visuals - THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Director Pink serves suspense, thrills and actions in Lady Koi Koi". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Watch Praise Onyeagwalam's horror short film 'Lady Koi Koi'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Headies Award 2025 winners full list: Davido, Odumodu BLVCK, Tems, Rema and odas wey win for di 17th edition". BBC. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ^ "The TurnTable 2024 Music Awards". TurnTable Charts. TurnTable. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Burna Boy, Rema, Ruger, Asake lead 2023 Headies nomination list [Full Nomination List]". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Nominees : The Complete List Notjustok". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Aderoju, Darlene (2022-07-27). "Wizkid Leads 2022 Headies Awards Nominees: See Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "#15thHeadies: Meji Alabi, TG Omori, Others Nominated For Best Music Video | SEE LIST". NotjustOk. 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Here Are All the Winners at the AFRIMA Awards - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "#AFRIMA8: Here Is The Full List Of Winners At The AFRIMA Awards 2023". NotjustOk. 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "#GMA22: Official Nomination List and Voting Link, Out Now! – The GMAs". Retrieved 2023-08-09.