20 Facts About Amaka Igwe

Amaka Igwe was recognized as one of the second-generation filmmakers who helped begin the video film era of Nigerian cinema.

Amaka Igwe remained a prominent figure in the industry until her death in 2014 resulting from an asthma attack.

On 2 January 2020, Igwe was honoured on her 57th posthumous birthday with a Google Doodle.

Uzoamaka Audrey "Amaka" Igwe was born to Isaac and Patience Ene on 2 January 1963 in Port-Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, south-south Nigeria.

Amaka Igwe was the fifth of seven children, and the fourth of six sisters.

Amaka Igwe was known as "GCO" by her father and "Storm" by her mother because she was always busy with some activity.

Amaka Igwe studied at All Saints School and Awkunanaw Girls High School in Enugu State, southeastern Nigeria.

Amaka Igwe boxed, played basketball, and was captain of the girls' soccer team.

Amaka Igwe taught people the Atilogwu dance and competed nationally.

Amaka Igwe wanted to study law, but officials of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board offered her "Education and Religious Studies " instead.

From OAU, Amaka Igwe jointed the MNET short celluloid film "Barbers Wisdom" as director and then proceeded to the University of Ibadan, where she obtained a master's degree in Library and Information Sciences.

Amaka Igwe spent her time during her National Youth Service Corps as a travelling secretary for the Scripture Union.

Amaka Igwe then worked at the Anambra State University of Technology as an executive director at Eida Information Systems before settling in the creative industry.

Amaka Igwe married her husband Charles Igwe in April 1993 and had three children.

Amaka Igwe was an accomplished writer, producer, director, entrepreneur and teacher.

Amaka Igwe loved her family, and resolved to always be there for them.

Amaka Igwe invested in people, and they remain her testimony.

Amaka Igwe often told those she directly trained that she would give them what she had so they could add to what they had and be better than her.

Amaka Igwe never thought she was indispensable, and she was committed to the growth and sustenance of the Creative Industries.

Amaka Igwe's funeral was attended by Rochas Okorocha, the then governor of Imo State, as well as personalities from the Nollywood film industry.