Edward Young (born Edward Osaretinmwen Erhahon) is a

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known for his debut production film ''

Kasanova ''Kasanova'' is a 2019 Nigerian romantic comedy film directed by Oluseyi Asurf and produced by Eddy Young with Faith Ojo as its Executive Producer. The film was primarily shot in Lagos, Nigeria. It stars Wale Ojo, Iretiola Doyle and Toyin Abr ...

'' that became a box office success as the highest grossing Nigerian film in September 2019. He was recognized by the

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Oba

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, Ojaja II in 2020 for his contributions in the

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sector.

Life

Eddy was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Erhahon in

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, Nigeria. He had all his Education in Benin city and received a

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in Adult and Non-Formal Education from the University of Benin. His Career started as an on Air personality with Independent Television and Radio Benin and later served in Hitfm Calabar. His major industry break was in January 2019 when he produced ''Kasanova'' which has received reviews from critics and viewers. The film made its debut in Nigerian cinema in September 2019 and debuted on

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in June 2020. In the same year, he produced a web series titled ' which was premiered on 29 April.

Filmography

*2020 ''Old School Lives On'' (producer) *2020 ''Man Like Jimmy'' (producer) *2020 ''The Badchelors'' (web series) (producer) *2019 ''Kasanova'' (producer) *2019 ''Dejavu'' (producer) *2019 ''What Happened on 3rd Street'' (producer) Source:

References

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Life

Filmography

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