Director Pink
Director Pink | |
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Born | Praise Onyeagwalam |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | University of Lagos |
Praise Onyeagwalam known professionally as Director Pink is a Nigerian music video director, cinematographer and film director.[1] She directed the music video "Running To You" and "Abracadabra”.[2][3] She is also the founder of "Pinkline Films", a Nigerian film company.[4]
Career
Director Pink's official career started in 2020 when she produced her first music video "Philomena" by Marxii.
She directed the music video "Running To You" by Chike ft Simi which ranked as the most viewed music video in the first half of 2021.[5][6] In November 2021, she produced a short horror film titled "Lady Koikoi" which was based on Nigerian highschool folktale "Madam Koikoi".[7][8] She has worked with artists across diverse genres including Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Mercy Chinwo among others.
Videography
Year | Song Title | Artiste |
---|---|---|
2024 | Egwu | Chike ft Mohbad |
2023 | Confidence[9] | Mercy Chinwo |
Spell[10] | Chike ft Oxlade | |
Bienvenue | DJ Neptune ft Ruger | |
No More Condition | Rexxie ft Zinoleesky | |
Asiko | Rexxie ft Lojay | |
Abracadabra[11] | Wizkid, Skiibii, Naira Marley & Rexxie | |
Ole | Qing Madi ft BNXN (Fka Buju) | |
Ego Oyibo[12] | Chike | |
Ovami[13] | Oxlade ft Flavour | |
Stranger[14] | Simi | |
Feeling Funny | Lil Kesh ft Young John | |
All Eyes On Me | Niniola | |
Single Again | Harmonize ft Ruger | |
Attention[15] | Soundz | |
2022 | Breakfast | Ugoccie ft Phyno |
Hard To Find | Chike ft Flavour | |
Peace | Brown Joel | |
Nwoke Oma[16] | Chike | |
Grinding | DJ Neptune ft S1mba | |
Already Won[17] | Dunnie ft Chike | |
Nack | The Therapist | |
WYD[18] | Killertunes | |
Hosanna | Masterkraft ft Chike | |
Follow You[19] | Fiokee ft Gyakie & Chike | |
Chi Efo[20] | J'dess ft Cavemen, Waje, Chigul, Selebobo, Zoro & Loud Choir | |
Medusa[21][22] | Layzee Ella ft Khaid | |
Bad Intentions | TAR1Q | |
2021 | Dangerous | Cheque ft Ayra Starr |
My Only Baby | Ric Hassani | |
For You | Chidinma Ekile | |
Balance | B2C Uganda | |
2020 | You No Love Me | Chike ft Mayorkun |
Running To You[23] | Chike ft Simi | |
Philomena | Marxii | |
Roju[24] | Chike |
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2021 | Lady Koi Koi[25][26] | Producer | Short film |
Awards/nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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2023 | The Headies | Best Music Video | Spell | Nominated | [27][28] |
AFRIMMA | Best Video Director | __ | Won | [29] | |
2022 | The Headies | Best Music Video | Roju | Nominated | [30][31] |
AFRIMMA | Best Music Video | Nwoke Oma | Nominated | [32][33] | |
Galaxy Music Awards | Video Director of the Year | __ | Nominated | [34] |
See also
References
- ^ Alake, Olumide (2023-04-08). "Director Pink, Kemi Adetiba and 2 other popular female music video directors". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Meet the 21-Year-Old Female Director Behind Chike's ft Mayorkun Video". NotjustOk. 2021-03-20. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Watch Praise Onyeagwalam's horror short film 'Lady Koi Koi'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "And The Nominees Are: Pinkline Films' Director Pink and Goodgirl LA". documentwomen.com. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Chike's 'Running (To You)' Becomes Most Viewed Music Video in 2021". NotjustOk. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Running To You by Chike and Simi Becomes Most Viewed Music Video In 2021". The Nation Newspaper.
- ^ "Watch 'Lady Koi Koi,' A Horror Short Film By Praise Onyeagwalam - BlueprintAfric". 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ YNaija (2023-04-17). "The Film Blog: 5 Brilliant Short Films You Should See on YouTube » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ TheTalkHive (2023-03-26). "Mercy Chinwo's Confidence Music Video A Depiction of Her Musical Journey? Cana by Seyi vibez". The Talk Hive. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Mudasiru, Wisdom (2023-03-15). "Chike and Oxlade Join Forces to Deliver Emotionally Charged "Spell (Remix)"". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Somto, Bisina (2023-04-02). "Abracadabra (Remix): See Rexxie, Wizkid In New Video". Prime Business Africa. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ FAB.NG (2023-07-26). "New Video: Chiké – Ego Oyibo Directed by Director Pink - Fab Magazine". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "#MUSICVID: Rich Nigerian Culture Is Well Exhibited In Oxlade & Flavour's New Hit Song 'OVAMI' - Fashion GHANA". 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Video: Simi drops visuals for "Stranger" - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Soundz releases video for his viral hit song, 'Attention'". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-11-23. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Chiké Delves Deeper Inwards and Preaches Reality in Visuals for "Nwoke Oma" - Afrocritik". 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Nwangwu, Adaora (2022-07-01). "Dunnie Debuts Music Video For New Single 'Already Won' Featuring Chike". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Music, Jukebox (2022-05-12). "Watch Killertunes In Visuals For "WYD" - Jukebox Music". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Chike, Gyakie Join Fiokee In Love Riddim "Follow You"". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-10-16. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Tv, Bn (2022-05-17). "New Video: J'Dess feat. The Cavemen, Waje, Selebobo, Chigurl, Zoro & Loud Urban Choir – Chi Efo". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Layzee Ella unveils music video 'Medusa' featuring Khaid - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Okim, Itty (2022-10-19). "Layzee Ella References Art in Stunning "Medusa" Video ft. Khaid Directed by Pink". Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Chike unveils cinematic video for 'Running (To You)' feat. Simi | WATCH VIDEO!". NotjustOk. 2021-02-12. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Chike Celebrates Culture with 'Roju' Visuals - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Director Pink serves suspense, thrills and actions in Lady Koi Koi". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-12-03. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Watch Praise Onyeagwalam's horror short film 'Lady Koi Koi'". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Burna Boy, Rema, Ruger, Asake lead 2023 Headies nomination list [Full Nomination List]". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Headies Award 2023 nominees list: Asake, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage plus odas wey make di list". BBC News Pidgin. 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "AFRIMMA Awards 2023 Nominees : The Complete List Notjustok". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ Aderoju, Darlene (2022-07-27). "Wizkid Leads 2022 Headies Awards Nominees: See Complete List". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "#15thHeadies: Meji Alabi, TG Omori, Others Nominated For Best Music Video | SEE LIST". NotjustOk. 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "Here Are All the Winners at the AFRIMA Awards - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "#AFRIMA8: Here Is The Full List Of Winners At The AFRIMA Awards 2023". NotjustOk. 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ^ "#GMA22: Official Nomination List and Voting Link, Out Now! – The GMAs". Retrieved 2023-08-09.