Daniel Oriahi

A visionary of contemporary Nigerian cinema, Daniel Oriahi was born in 1980 in Benin City, Nigeria. Active since 2000, his genre of choice is predominantly drama, with acclaimed films such as "Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo" and "Sylvia" under his belt, the former of which garnered him the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Award for Best Director. Oriahi's authorial style is marked by his profound narrative technique, combined with a keen sense of cultural specificity that echoes throughout his work. Daniel Oriahi, with his profound dedication to African cinema, continues to break boundaries and redefine the landscape of Nigerian filmmaking.