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Hello MGP Readers, here are 4 phenomenal Cameroonian movie stars making it big internationally:
OKAWA SHAZNAY
Nigerian based Cameroonian screen sweetheart, Okawa Shaznay is one of Cameroon’s most credited actresses, after obtaining her BSC in Accounting from the Texas Southern University. Her love for movies intensified when she joined the “ALL AFRICA THEATRE GROUP”.
Her journey in movies date back 2004 in the Ghanaian film industry by featuring in “Cheated”, she then went on to conquer the Nigerian fan base with her role in the highly applauded movie “Lyore” where she acted alongside Rita Dominic and Joseph Benjamin.
However, her international works skyrocketed when she gained the role for lead actress in the Franck Rajah Arase TV Series “Delilah; the mysterious case of Delilah Ambrose” with over 21 movies to her credit, the 33 year old ebony-skinned beauty won Actress of the year at the Eloy Awards. She was also nominated for: Most Promising Actress at the Golden Icon Academy Movie Awards 2013; Best Supporting Actress at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards 2014; Actress of the Year Nigeria entertainment Awards 2015.
Nkanya Nkwai
Nkanya Nkwai is a familiar name in Cameroon film Industry for his saturation of the fields of acting, directing and producing. With about 12 years of being in international, he has actively participated in 31
movies projects both national and international some of which include; A Good Time To Divorce, Bridge Of Trust, Life Point, Double Life Ben and Ara, Joshua Tree.
His rich in filmography has earned several nominations and awards internationally. He won: Best Actor at the Ecrans Noir 2014; Best Cameroon Movie at the Ratu Festival: Best Cameroon Film at Ecrans Noir 2017.
With his last popular at the Golden Movie Awards in Ghana 2018 with the movie “A Good Time To Be Divorce” which has backed 6 Awards as well as Best Movie at the CAFAA Awards in London.
Constance Ejuma
Constance is an award-winning actress and producer. Born in Cameroon and raised in the Washington DC area, she started acting in her teens and went on to study theater at the University of Toronto. She later attended Leicester University in England where she received a master’s degree in Mass Communications.
Ejuma has credits in theatre, film, television and commercials and her work has given her the opportunity to collaborate with prolific artists like Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka and Academy Award Nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo.
She is best known for Ben & Ara a feature film which she starred in and produced. She had a role in Marvel’s Black Panther as a Dora Milaje warrior for which she received a SAG Award.
This led to her being cast as an African Warrior Queen in the Jennifer Lopez music video for the hit single El Anillo. Her television credits include a recurring role in TNT’s Proof as well as guest star roles on Scorpion, Monk and Eagleheart. She has produced and starred in several short films and web series including The German King, Yemi’s Dilemma and Consequences.
She is currently working on a one woman show titled ”Ghost Town” about the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon which will premiere at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Achille Brice
35 years old Cameroonian filmmaker and video editor Achille Brice has been contributing to the growth of the industry since 2003 with his primary works on the feature film “LUXURY”.
He there o worked on 30 movie projects in counting some of the most popular which have been; A Man For The Weekend, Life Point, Alma, Obsession, Viri, House Of Triplets, Retribution, Woman’s scar. His works have gained praises not just at home but abroad.
Some of his achievements include; Best Director “Life Point” CAAFA 2018, Best Director CAMIFF 2018, Best Film “Life Point” Ecrans Noire 2017.
His feature film “Life Point” was selected into the official category of 2017 FESPACO after more than 15 years with no Cameroon film at the level of the FESCAPO competition. Best Film Trailer for “Obsession” at the Art City Short Film Festival 2014.
Nominated for the “Best African Editor” at the African Film Development Awards, Tanzania 2013.
Best Film Editor, Cameroon Movie Merit Awards 2012 and also Best Upcoming Male with the movie “Obsession” at ZAFAA awards 2011.
