Charles Okpaleke

Charles Okpaleke (born March 14, 1983) is a Nigerian businessman and film producer.[1][2]. His debut film, Living In Bondage: Breaking Free[3] won seven awards at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards 2020, including the Best Movie (West Africa) and Best Overall Movie categories[4][5]. He has also acquired the rights to remake Nollywood classics, Rattle Snake[6][7], Nneka the Pretty Serpent[8] and Glamour Girls[9]

Charles Okpaleke
Born
Charles Okpaleke

(1983-03-14) 14 March 1983
Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
EducationUniversity of Nigeria
University of Birmingham
Occupation
Spouse(s)Ogochukwu Okpaleke
Children2
Parent(s)Julian Okpaleke (father)
Florence Okpaleke (mother)

Early life

Okpaleke was born to Julian Chukwuemeka Okpaleke[10], an Assistant Inspector General of the Nigerian Police and Florence Ngozi Okpaleke, an attorney. Okpaleke attended Kings College Lagos[11] and the University of Nigeria[6] where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in 2005. He obtained a master's degree in health economics and health policy from the University of Birmingham in 2007[1].

Career

In 2015, Charles Okpaleke acquired the rights to Living In Bondage from Kenneth Nnebue for a remake[12]. In 2018, it was made public that the film will be a sequel instead of a remake and titled Living in Bondage: Breaking Free. Principal photography of Living in Bondage: Breaking Free took place on location in Lagos, Owerri and Durban[13]. As the effects of corona virus pandemic bite harder in Nollywood, Charles Okpaleke introduced drive-in cinemas in Abuja and Lagos, Nigeria[14][15][16]. He did this in collaboration with Silverbird Group and Genesis Cinemas[17][18][19]. Okpaleke has also acquired the rights to remake three other Nollywood classics, Rattle Snake, Nneka the Pretty Serpent and Glamour Girls through his Play Network Africa company.

Personal life

In 2013, Okpaleke got married to Ogochukwu Adimorah[20]

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References
  1. "A New Frontier for Nollywood: Remakes". OZY. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  2. "Charles Okpaleke: My Privileged Background Afforded Me Opportunity to Learn Values of Charity". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-01-04. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  3. "How 'Living in Bondage' feem sweep AMVCA 2020". BBC News. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  4. "Africa! Here Are Your Winners at the 7th AMVCAs". Africa Magic - Africa! Here Are Your Winners at the 7th AMVCAs. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  5. "Living in Bondage was the BIGGEST Winner at #AMVCA7 | See the Full List". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  6. "Charles Okpaleke: A Walk Down The Classics Lane". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-05-17. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  7. "Charles Okpaleke & Filmone sign production & distribution deal for 'Rattle Snake' remake". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  8. "Charles Okpaleke's Play Network is remaking Nollywood Classic 'Nneka the Pretty Serpent'". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  9. "Charles Okpaleke acquires right to 1994 Film "Glamour Girls" + there's a REMAKE Coming!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  10. "A Special Tribute to A Loving Father: Mazi Okpaleke". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  11. "CEO, Play Network Africa Hosts Kings College Boys Alumni to a Premium Night of Cognac Tasting & Cigar Sampling". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  12. "Charles Okpaleke explains the idea behind 'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free'". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-11-04. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  13. "Living In Bondage: Breaking Free premiere; a night of stars, studs, diamonds -". Businessday NG. 2019-11-15. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  14. "Nigeria's Nollywood gets creative to cope with virus crisis". France 24. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  15. "Cameras roll again in Nollywood but Nigeria's cinemas still dark". Reuters. 2020-05-27. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  16. "Covid-19: Drive-in cinemas berths in Lagos, Abuja". Premium Times. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  17. "Nollywood, laboratoire d'idées malgré la crise". La Presse (in French). 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  18. "Drive-in theatre, will it be drive-out after COVID-19 pandemic?". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  19. "Cameras roll again in Nollywood but Nigeria's cinemas still dark". Yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
  20. "BN Spectacular Weddings: Ogochukwu Adimorah & Charles Okpaleke". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
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