Emamode Edosio

Emamode Edosio
Alma materOlabisi Onabanjo University
OccupationsFilmmaker, music video director, cinematographer
Years active2013–present
Known forFilmmaking and directing
Websitewww.emaedosio.com

Emamode Edosio, popularly known as Ema, is a Nigerian filmmaker and film director.[1][2]

Early life and education

Edosio started her education at Loral Nursery and Primary School, Festac town, Lagos after which she proceeded to the Federal Government College, Odogbolu for a few years before concluding her secondary education at S-tee Private Academy, Festac Town.[3]

Edosio studied cinematography and directing at the Motion Pictures Institute of Michigan and the New York Film Academy.[4]

Career

She worked for BBC Africa, Deutsche Welle, and Bloomberg, and directed popular television programs for major Nigerian networks.[5][6]

She worked as a series director on The Governor by EbonyLife TV[7] and series director on Skinny Girl in Transit Season 3 by Ndani TV.[8][9] She also worked as a film director for Bloomberg Philanthropies and cinematographer for Vice News.[10][11][12]

She is the founder of City Gates Film Production.[13]

Filmography

See also

References

  1. ^ Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola (4 November 2014). "BN Exclusive: An In-depth Look at the Star-Studded 50th Birthday Celebration of Media Mogul, Mo Abudu". Bella Naija. Archived from the original on 9 May 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
  2. ^ "I've Done All Sorts To Learn From Men - Ema Edosio". Nigerian Film.com. Archived from the original on 21 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  3. ^ "allAfrica.com: Nigeria: I've Done All Sorts to Learn From Men - Ema Edosio (Page 1 of 1)". allafrica.com. Archived from the original on 27 October 2009. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Q&A with Nigerian filmmakers Ijeoma Ndukwe and Ema Edosio — Assembly | Malala Fund". Assembly. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  5. ^ Staff, Shadow and Act. "#BlackWomenFilmmakersSpeak: Meet Lagos, Nigeria-Based Ema Edosio, Who Aims To Be One Of Africa's Best Filmmakers - Blavity". Blavity News & Entertainment. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  6. ^ Nation, The (25 August 2018). "EMA EDOSIO DEELEN: Film making is very jealous". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  7. ^ a b Nigeria, Guardian (26 June 2016). "From EbonyLife TV comes 'The Governor'". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  8. ^ Makinde, Tami (23 April 2020). "How 'Skinny Girl In Transit' is tackling social issues Nigerian women face". The NATIVE. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  9. ^ "When Nigeria Happens". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  10. ^ Locarno Film Festival · Ema Edosio-Deelen https://www.locarnofestival.ch/pro/activities/Talks-and-Discussions/2025-events-menu/building-sustainable-film-ecosystems-in-africa-financing-the-future--/ema-edosio-deelen.html
  11. ^ Okechukwu, Daniel. "Ema Edosio Has A Message For Young Filmmakers". www.innollywood.com. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  12. ^ Lasisi, Seyi (9 May 2025). ""When Nigeria Happens": Ema Edosio-Deelen Describes Film as Therapy". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  13. ^ "What Film Festivals Have Done For Ema Edosio Deelen and Can Do For You - What Kept Me Up". 2 December 2025. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  14. ^ Kenechi, Stephen (9 February 2020). "WATCH: Ema Edosio's 'Kasala' now on Netflix – staring Jide Kosoko". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  15. ^ "Edosio Deelen's Intriguing, Powerful 'Otiti' Story – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
  16. ^ "Why I made". Retrieved 14 January 2026.
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