Nani Boi

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Nnaemeka Charles Eze
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Born (1983-03-23) March 23, 1983 (age 39)
Nsukka, Enugu State
OccupationScreenwriter, author, Actor
Nationality Nigeria
Alma mater University of Nigeria Nsukka
Period2008-Present
Genrechildren's fiction
SpouseUloma Eze

Nani Boi (born Nnaemeka Charles Eze 23 March 1983) [1] is a Nigerian screenwriter and author of children's books.

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Biography

Nani Boi, an Igbo, was born in Nsukka, Enugu State. He is a native of Orba in Udenu Local Government area, Enugu State, Nigeria. He is a Geology graduate from University of Nigeria Nsukka. [2] He is diverse in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry [3] He has written a lot of books, one of which include his early work Mummy Why which he later adapted to film in 2016. He is married to Actress Uloma Eze. [4] He has had a few stints as a Musician, featuring artists like Mr Raw, Kcee, Dekumzy [5] He is also a part-time Radio Presenter at Dream 92.5fm Enugu [6] [7]

Bibliography

Filmography

Film

YearFilm
ActorWriterProducerNotes
2016Mummy WhyYesYesYesFilm adaptation of the book
2018 Lionheart (2018 film) YesNoNo(Driver) Peace Mass Transit
2019Wrong Initiation [8] YesYesYesCo-Director with Saint-Do featuring Jude Thomas Dawam

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References

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