Amaka Igwe

Amaka Igwe (2 January 1963 – 28 April 2014) was a Nigerian filmmaker and broadcasting executive. Igwe was the owner of Top Radio 90.9 Lagos and Amaka Igwe Studios. She was recognized as one of the second-generation filmmakers who helped begin the video film era of Nigerian cinema. She remained a prominent figure in the industry until her death in 2014 resulting from an asthma attack.

Quotes

• Americans do not make films to please Nigeria and I will not make a film to please Americans. That is my style.
  • [1] Amaka Igwe's speech about her own sytle in the film industry.