Awal Abdulfatai Rahmat

An emblematic figure of Nigerian cinema, Awal Abdulfatai Rahmat was born in 1982 in Lagos, Nigeria. Active from the early 2000s, Rahmat's filmography primarily spans the genres of drama and comedy, with his notable films including "The Ring" and "Love in a Time of Kekes" earning him a reputation in Nollywood. Though he hasn't been recognized at major international film festivals, Rahmat's distinctive storytelling style, characterized by its incisive social commentary and vivid characterization, has garnered him accolades within the Nigerian film industry. Rahmat, with his passion for narratives rooted deeply in the African experience, is not just a filmmaker, but a storyteller of the people, for the people.