Katung Aduwak

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Katung Aduwak
Born (1980-03-21) 21 March 1980 (age 44)
Zonkwa, Nigeria
Alma mater Digital Film Academy, New York
Occupation(s)Film producer; Film director; Scriptwriter
Years active2006 - present
Known forWinner of the Big Brother Nigeria premier edition
SpouseRaven Taylor-Aduwak
Children1

Katung Aduwak (born March 21, 1980) is a Nigerian scriptwriter and TV personality. He is the winner of the premier edition [1] of the Big Brother Nigeria reality TV show aired between March 5 and June 4, 2006. [2] [3] [4] He hails from Zonkwa, Kaduna State, Nigeria and is a scriptwriter, producer and director [3] [5] as well as a graduate of Political Science. [6] He was once a media panelist at the Harvard Africa Business School Forum and served for many years as Senior Channel Manager at MTV Base, Senior Creative Director at VIACOM International and executive director at Chocolate City. He is currently the CEO of One O Eight Media and African Partner for Campfire Media. [7]

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Career

Big Brother Nigeria

The 26-year-old Aduwak was named the winner of the event hosted by Michelle Dede and Olisa Adibua, the very first season on June 4, 2006, with a take home prize of $100,000. [3] 11 years later, he revealed that the key to succeeding in the show was to him, in being oneself and also being strategic. [8]

After Big Brother Nigeria

After the reality TV show, Aduwak proceeded to New York to further his education at the Digital Film Academy, graduating with a directorial degree and went into filmmaking. [3]

Filmmaking

What was to have been Aduwak's debut film was Heaven's Hell . [7] [9] The actual release date was slated for January 23, 2015. [10] The movie was, however, not released until May 10, 2019. The movie clips were shot in 2012 by One O Eight Media, partnering with BGL and Hashtag Media House and starred Nollywood actors and actresses and Nigerian singer Waje. [7]

In 2020, Aduwak directed a short film exposing the conflict between African Americans and the African diaspora, titled Not Supposed to be Here.[ citation needed ]

Personal life

Aduwak is married to Raven Taylor-Aduwak and has a son. [11]

Filmography

Movies

Music

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References

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  2. ↑ Augoye, Jayne (April 14, 2018). "#BBNaija: Where are the 2006 housemates?". Premium Times. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
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  7. 1 2 3 Anazia, Daniel (May 11, 2019). "Katung Aduwak debut movie, Heaven's Hell in the cinemas". The Guardian. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
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  9. ↑ Udoh, Esther (May 9, 2013). "Interview: Katung on himself & Heaven's Hell". DStv. Archived from the original on December 30, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  10. ↑ "FilmOne to open 2015 with Heavens Hell, Gone Too Far, The Department". The Sun Newspaper. December 28, 2014. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
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