Shaibu Husseini

Shaibu Husseini
Born	(1970-12-04) 4 December 1970 (age 54)
Occupation(s)	Film critic, journalist, performing artist, lecturer

Shaibu Husseini (born 4 December 1970) ^[1] is a Nigerian journalist, performing artist, cultural administrator, PR and media expert and film curator. ^{[2] [3] [4]} He holds a doctorate degree in mass communication from the University of Lagos and was educated at the Lagos State University School of Communication and at the University of Lagos, where he earned a BSc (first class) in mass communication and an MSc (distinction) respectively. He has been described^{[ by whom? ]} 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 the jury board at the 2017 Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Career

Husseini is an editor at large 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 the jury board of Africa Movie Academy Awards for many years. ^[9]

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) ^[10]
• The Berlinale Talent Campus press (alumni)
• Nigeria Oscar Selection Committee ^[11]

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. February 2016. 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. 9 January 2011. 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). 18 October 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
9. "Is AMAA Juror Shaibu Husseini Throwing Shades At AMVCA?". tns.ng. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
10. "Steve Ayorinde, Keith Shiri, John Akomfrah, June Givanni, Shaibu Husseini, Ayoku Babu, others make AMAA 2014 jury". Nigerian Entertainment Today . Retrieved 5 June 2016.
11. Augoye, Jayne (2018-10-19). "Nse Ikpe, Arthur Nkusi to host AMAA 2018". Premium Times. Retrieved 2025-05-13.