Shaibu Husseini

Shaibu Husseini
Born (1970-12-17) 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

  1. "Top Nollywood Stars grace Shaibu Husseini's 40th Birthday and movie book launch". nigeriansreport.com. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  2. "Why Nigerian films don't win international awards – Oscar committee member". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  3. "Oris Aigbokhaevbolo Joins Shaibu Husseni As Mentor At Talents Durban". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  4. "Why Nigerian films don't win Oscar Awards - Shaibu Husseini". Naij. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  5. "Talent Press". Durban International Film Festival. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  6. "New Book Documents Nigeria's Nollywood Home Video Phenomenon". artmatters.info. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  7. "Shaibu Husseini of The Guardian Versus Publisher of Nigerians Report". Modernghana.com. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  8. "Honour for film critic, Shaibu Husseini". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  9. "Is AMAA Juror Shaibu Husseini Throwing Shades At AMVCA?". tns.ng. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  10. "AMAA calls for entry for 2016 edition". theeagleonline.com.ng. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  11. "Steve Ayorinde, Keith Shiri, John Akomfrah, June Givanni, Shaibu Husseini, Ayoku Babu, others make AMAA 2014 jury". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
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