Shaibu Husseini

Shaibu Husseini
Born (1970-12-04) 4 December 1970
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 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.
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