Shaibu Husseini
| Shaibu Husseini | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 December 1970 |
| Occupation | Film critic, journalist, performing artist |
Shaibu Husseini (born 17 December 1970 [1]) is a Nigerian journalist, performing artist and film curator.[2][3][4] He has been described as the "most consistent documentarist" on Nollywood-related topics.[5] In 2010, he published his book, titled Moviedom, that narrates the developmental stages of Nollywood.[6] He was the head of board of jury at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Career
Husseini is a top editor for The Guardian newspaper.[7] In 2014, he was honoured for his contributions to the development of Nigerian Film Industry by Nollywood Film Festival in Germany.[8] He has been the chairman of the college of screeners and a member of jury board of Africa Movie Academy Awards for many years.[9] Since the appointment of Steve Ayorinde as commissioner for information of Lagos State in 2015, Husseini has been the head of AMAA jury board.[10]
Affiliations
- Dance Guild of Nigeria (Chairman)
- National Dance Company of Nigeria (Pioneer member)
- Federation of International Film Critics (FIPRESCI) (Secretary General, Nigerian faction)
- Federation of African Film Critic, (Secretary General, Nigerian faction)
- International Visitor Leadership Program (alumni) [11]
- The Berlinale Talent Campus press (alumni)
- Nigeria Oscar Selection Committee (member)
References
- ↑ "Top Nollywood Stars grace Shaibu Husseini’s 40th Birthday and movie book launch". nigeriansreport.com. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ "Why Nigerian films don’t win international awards – Oscar committee member". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ "Oris Aigbokhaevbolo Joins Shaibu Husseni As Mentor At Talents Durban". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ "Why Nigerian films don't win Oscar Awards - Shaibu Husseini". Naij. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ "Talent Press". Durban International Film Festival. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ "New Book Documents Nigeria’s Nollywood Home Video Phenomenon". artmatters.info. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ "Shaibu Husseini of The Guardian Versus Publisher of Nigerians Report". Modernghana.com. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ "Honour for film critic, Shaibu Husseini". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ "Is AMAA Juror Shaibu Husseini Throwing Shades At AMVCA?". tns.ng. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ "AMAA calls for entry for 2016 edition". theeagleonline.com.ng. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
- ↑ "Steve Ayorinde, Keith Shiri, John Akomfrah, June Givanni, Shaibu Husseini, Ayoku Babu, others make AMAA 2014 jury". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 5 June 2016.