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Ebele Okoye

Nigerian-born German painter and animator · Nigeria · On the map · Artists · Born 1969 · age 57

Ebele Okoye also known as "Omenka Ulonka" is a Berlin-based Nigerian/German independent animation producer/director, designer, and multi-media artist. She was born on October 6, 1969, in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.

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Awards

Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Animation
Africa International Film Festival
Silicon Valley African Film Festival
Robert Bosch Stiftung
California State Legislature

About this person

Being Nigeria's first female animator, she is recognized as one of the pioneers of African animation and is often referred to as the "mother of African Animation." With over 16 years of experience in the animation industry, Ebele has made significant contributions to the field and is an influential figure in both the animation and poetry film communities. She has lived in Germany since the year 2000.

Country
Nigeria
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1969 · age 57

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