Dickson Nnamdi Iroegbu is a

Nigerian Nigerians or the Nigerian people are citizens of Nigeria or people with ancestry from Nigeria. The name Nigeria was derived from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly coined in the late 19th century by British jo ...

film director A film director or filmmaker is a person who controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfillment of that Goal, vision. The director has a key role ...

and producer. He has directed and produced several

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hit movies. In 2005, at the maiden edition of the

Africa Movie Academy Awards The Africa Movie Academy Awards is an annual entertainment award ceremony presented to recognize excellence among African and non-African professionals, who have contributed to the African film industry. The award was founded by Peace Anyiam-Osig ...

, Iroegbu won three awards for the movie '' The Mayors'', including the awards for ''Best Picture'', ''Best Screenplay'' and ''Best Director''.

Awards and nominations

: *2005: ''Best Director'' (won) *2005: ''Best Picture'' (won) *2005: ''Best Screenplay'' (won)

Filmography

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Awards and nominations

Filmography

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