US-Based Nigerian Author/ Filmmaker, Nkem DenChukwu, whose 2014
film production received an International Award, features in Oprah
Winfrey, “O Magazine.”
Nkem , a mother of four, loves the arts of writing, film-making,
and gourmet cooking. Her first book, Tribal Echoes (2012), is a book
about restoring hope to the African culture. She also encourages others
to embrace who they are. “Culture matters. Your bloodline determines
your root and not where you were born.” She says.
Tribal Echoes is also a collection of short stories. However, to
inspire more than one child at a time, Nkem delved into children’s book
writing in 2013 and has three books to her name.
The first book Zoe was endorsed by the Mayor of Houston, Annise Parker. Alley-Gators: The bullies of Poughkeepsie and Odera: An Orphan’s Tale, are good reads too and in some local libraries in the U.S. Her children’s books were donated to some orphanages and villages in Nigeria. Her creative verses have been featured in O Magazine twice (July 2014, (P16, and May 2015 (P28) Editions).
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Nkem is a Filmmaker worth
knowing. Her creative bag is clearly immeasurable. She is the producer
of the ultimate African-Adventure film, Gem of the Rainforest
(2013) which featured Ramsey Nouah and other talented actors. She
co-produced Page 36 (2012). Her 2014 film production, Pound of Flesh
recently received the “Rising Star Award at the 2015 Canada
International Film Festival.”
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Currently, Nkem is working on a new production.
For more details on Nkem DenChukwu, her work, and to purchase signed copies of her inspirational books, visit http://www.nkemdenchukwu.com and follow her @Nkemdenchukwu
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