Shaibu Husseini

Shaibu Husseini
Born (1970-12-04) 4 December 1970 (age 53)
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 of 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 board of jury in 2017 at 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 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 [1]

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.