Charles Okpaleke
Charles Okpaleke | |
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Born | Charles Okpaleke 14 March 1983 Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | University of Nigeria University of Birmingham |
Occupation | |
Spouse(s) | Ogochukwu Okpaleke |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Julian Okpaleke (father) Florence Okpaleke (mother) |
Charles Okpaleke (born March 14, 1983) is a Nigerian businessman and film producer.[1][2] His debut film, Living In Bondage: Breaking Free[3] won seven awards at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2020, including the Best Movie (West Africa) and Best Overall Movie categories.[4][5] He has also acquired the rights to remake Nollywood classics including Rattle Snake,[6][7] Nneka the Pretty Serpent[8] and Glamour Girls.[9]
Early life[]
Okpaleke was born to Julian Chukwuemeka Okpaleke,[10] an Assistant Inspector General of the Nigerian Police and Florence Ngozi Okpaleke, an attorney. Okpaleke attended Kings College Lagos[11] and the University of Nigeria[6] where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in 2005. He obtained a master's degree in health economics and health policy from the University of Birmingham in 2007.[1]
Career[]
In 2015, Charles Okpaleke acquired the rights to Living in Bondage from Kenneth Nnebue for a remake.[12] In 2018, it was made public that the film will be a sequel instead of a remake and titled Living in Bondage: Breaking Free. Principal photography of Living in Bondage: Breaking Free took place on location in Lagos, Owerri and Durban.[13] As the effects of corona virus pandemic bite harder in Nollywood, Charles Okpaleke introduced drive-in cinemas in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria.[14][15][16] He did this in collaboration with Silverbird Group and Genesis Cinemas.[17][18][19] Okpaleke has also acquired the rights to remake three other Nollywood classics, Rattle Snake, Nneka the Pretty Serpent and Glamour Girls through his Play Network Africa company.
Personal life[]
In 2013, Okpaleke married Ogochukwu Adimorah.[20]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "A New Frontier for Nollywood: Remakes". OZY. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "Charles Okpaleke: My Privileged Background Afforded Me Opportunity to Learn Values of Charity". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-01-04. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "How 'Living in Bondage' feem sweep AMVCA 2020". BBC News. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "Africa! Here Are Your Winners at the 7th AMVCAs". Africa Magic - Africa! Here Are Your Winners at the 7th AMVCAs. Archived from the original on 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Living in Bondage was the BIGGEST Winner at #AMVCA7 | See the Full List". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Charles Okpaleke: A Walk Down The Classics Lane". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-05-17. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Charles Okpaleke & Filmone sign production & distribution deal for 'Rattle Snake' remake". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Charles Okpaleke's Play Network is remaking Nollywood Classic 'Nneka the Pretty Serpent'". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Charles Okpaleke acquires right to 1994 Film "Glamour Girls" + there's a REMAKE Coming!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "A Special Tribute to A Loving Father: Mazi Okpaleke". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "CEO, Play Network Africa Hosts Kings College Boys Alumni to a Premium Night of Cognac Tasting & Cigar Sampling". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Charles Okpaleke explains the idea behind 'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free'". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-11-04. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Living In Bondage: Breaking Free premiere; a night of stars, studs, diamonds -". Businessday NG. 2019-11-15. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Nigeria's Nollywood gets creative to cope with virus crisis". France 24. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "Cameras roll again in Nollywood but Nigeria's cinemas still dark". Reuters. 2020-05-27. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Covid-19: Drive-in cinemas berths in Lagos, Abuja". Premium Times. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "Nollywood, laboratoire d'idées malgré la crise". La Presse (in French). 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "Drive-in theatre, will it be drive-out after COVID-19 pandemic?". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- ^ "Cameras roll again in Nollywood but Nigeria's cinemas still dark". Yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "BN Spectacular Weddings: Ogochukwu Adimorah & Charles Okpaleke". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
- Nigerian film directors
- People from Onitsha
- 1983 births
- Living people