Ike Duncan

Ike Duncan, the visionary auteur, born in 1965 in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, began shaping the landscape of African cinema during his active years from 1990 to the present. He is renowned for his work in drama and thriller genres, with his most acclaimed films including "The Shadows of Lagos" and "Faces in the Dark," the latter of which won him significant recognition at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Duncan's authorial style is characterized by his gritty realism, unflinching portrayal of societal issues, and his ability to elicit powerhouse performances from his cast.

Beneath the veneer of his tough, auteur exterior, Ike Duncan carries a hearty laugh and an infectious passion for cinema that has endeared him to both his cast and crew throughout his career.