Chioma Ude | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010 - present |
| Notable work | Founder of African International Film Festival |
Chioma Ude // ( 
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Ude founded AFRIFF in 2010, as a platform to train individuals in the film industry and then develop and monetize content for the public. [2] At the Nigerian entertainment conference, she stated that the inability of indigenous filmmakers to adequately convey the language, story, and cultural elements of Nigerians into film was responsible for their non-selection at the Academy Awards. [3] In October 2016, she spoke with the corporate world about AFRIFF in Lagos, explaining that the aim is to raise awareness of the benefits and potential of African cinema. [4]
Ude has a degree in marketing from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. [5]
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