Fredi Nwaka
Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka is a British film director, film Producer, actor and ex-rapper.
Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Film director, film Producer, actor |
| Website | www.fredinwaka.com |
Career
Fredi Nwaka started his career as a rapper and he was the only British rapper to be signed to the Wu Tang Clan. Before that he was a bodyguard for many years and have looked after Biggie Small, TLC, Donnel Jones, 50 Cent.[1] Later, he began acting and has acted in several movies.[2][3]
Fredi wrote, produced and directed several short films as well as two feature films.[4] Fredi is also the CEO of Gridloc Enterprise Ltd which produces films and TV content as well an events agency Nwaka Nights.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Diary | Producer |
| TBA | Are We Dead Yet | Producer |
| 2015 | A.W.O.L Absent Without Love | Writer |
| 2016 | The Diary | Writer |
| TBA | Are We Dead Yet | Writer |
| 2014 | Some Things | Director |
| 2015 | A.W.O.L Absent Without Love[5] | Director |
| 2016 | The Diary | Director |
| TBA | Are We Dead Yet | Director |
| TBA | Are We Dead Yet | Actor |
| TBA | Homeless Ashes | Actor |
| 2018 | The Block | Actor |
| 2018 | The Last Breath | Actor |
| 2018 | Black Site | Actor |
| 2018 | Bulletproof | Actor |
| 2016 | The Diary | Actor |
| 2016 | Deep It | Actor |
| 2016 | Brotherhood | Actor |
| 2016 | The Intent[6] | Actor |
| 2016 | The Forbidden Note | Actor |
| 2015 | The Antwerp Dolls | Actor |
| 2015 | Legacy | Actor |
| 2014 | Plastic | Actor |
| 2012 | Pusher | Actor |
| 2012 | Outside Bet | Actor |
| 2012 | StreetDance 2 | Actor |
| 2011 | Victim | Actor |
| 2009 | Dead Man Running | Actor |
Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Leadership and Community Work in Film Industry[7] | NEL UK | Won |
| 2014 | Film Director of the Year[8] | Ebony Business Recognition Award | Won |
| 2014 | Father of the Year[9] | BYA | Won |
| 2016 | Best Film Director[10] | International Achievers Award | Won |
| 2015 | Best International Film for AWOL[11] | GI Film Festival | Won |
| 2016 | Featured Film: If Only[12] | BEFTA | Won |
| 2015 | Best edited film for AWOL | 3rd Annual Las Vegas Black Film Festival | Won |
| 2017 | Film Mention Award | Romford Film Festival | Won |
| 2016 | Best Short Film[13] | BEFFTA | Won |
| 2015 | Best Film Producer[14] | C-Hub Awards | Won |
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References
- "AN AUDIENCE WITH FREDI 'KRUGA' NWAKA…. Screening SOME THINGS & IF ONLY". Kushfilms. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- "Mr Play is back with 'Whats The Play'". The Voice (newspaper). Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- "Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka overview on BFI". British Film Institute. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- "Fredi 'KRUGA' Nwaka releases a new Short Film about gang and youth violence". Levile TV. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- "Brotherhood actor Aaron Eaton dies days after film premiere". BBC Newsbeat. 9 September 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- "Movie Review - The Intent (2016)". Flickering Myth. 26 July 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2019.
- "Lets Support CRIME & Help Them Change The Lives of Disadvantaged Young People".
- "Fredi Nwaka – CEO of Gridloc Enterprise Ltd & Nwaka and Brown Talent".
- "5th Annual BYA (Black Youth Achievements) at Walthamstow Assembly Hall in London".
- "Back2Black: Meet Fredi Nwaka".
- "Best International Film". GI Film Festival.
- "Fredi Nwaka talks to the BBC about IF ONLY being screened at BAFTA..." BBC News. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- "BEFFTA Awards 2016".
- "Full list of Winners at CA Award 2015". C.Hubmagazine. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
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