Solomon Onita Jr.

Master of intimate storytelling, Solomon Onita Jr. was born in Nigeria in 1981 and relocated to the United States where he channeled his passion for filmmaking. Active since the early 2000s, he primarily explores the drama genre, with his most recognized film being "Tazmanian Devil" (2020), which won the inaugural John Singleton Director's Award for Best First Feature at the American Black Film Festival. Onita Jr.'s authorial style is marked by his ability to depict the complexities of cultural identity and familial relationships, often drawing from his own experiences as a Nigerian-American. Solomon Onita Jr. is not just a filmmaker, but a profound visual poet who breathes life into stories of cultural intersection and the human condition.