Kuukua Eshun

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Kuukua Eshun
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Born
Kuukua Eshun

Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian-American
Other namesKuuksss
Occupation(s)Film director, writer and creative
Known forFilm directing and poetry

Kuukua Eshun is a Ghanaian-American film director, artist and writer. Kuukua raises awareness about social issues and mental health through her writing and film. [1] [2] She is the co-founder of Boxedkids. [3]

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Early life and education

Kuukua was born in Accra on 18 May 1994 but hails from Aburi in the Eastern Region of Ghana. She attended Columbus State Community College where she studied Art and Science. [4]

Career

Kuukua's first film titled Artist, Act of Love won an award at the worldwide women's films festival for best visual effect. [5] She is the co-founder of Skate Gal Club. [6] [7] [8] Kuukua believes in gender equity which has pushed her to protest a lot on the streets of Accra. She collaborated with UNFPA Ghana to hold a healing session for young women who are survivors of sexual assault. [9] [10]

Kuukua recently worked with Nigerian musician Wizkid where she directed a performance for him. [11]

Kuukua got her recent documentary film "Unveiling" premiered at the Museum Ostwall Im Dortmunder U in Germany and its showing in the museum till March 2022. The film was commissioned by the ANO Institute of Arts & Knowledge and produced and directed by Kuukua. [12]

Kuukua also directed Nigerian Musician Wizkid's short film for his Made In Lagos album titled Made In Lagos Deluxe Film which was released in December 2021. She co-directed this short film with Wizkid. [13] [14]

Filmography

Short films

YearTitle Director Writer Producer Ref.
2018Stranger To Your SeedYesYesYes [15] [16] [17]
2019Artist, Act Of LoveYesYesYes [16] [17] [18]
2021UnveilingYesYesYes [16] [17] [19]
2021Made In Lagos (Deluxe)YesYesYes [16] [17] [20] [21]

Awards and recognition

YearEventPrizeRecipientResult
2021 2021 Ghana Movie Awards Best Documentary [23] UnveilingNominated

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  2. ↑ "Kuukua Eshun: Let's Talk About Mental Health Within The African Community". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  3. ↑ Gyasi, Prince. "Boxed Kids: Accra, Ghana". Suitcase Magazine. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
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  14. ↑ "Wizkid Releases Brand-New Short Film For 'Made in Lagos'". GRM Daily. 20 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  15. ↑ Kuukua Eshun – Stranger To Your Seed (Short Poetry Film) , retrieved 18 February 2023
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