It is common knowledge that the collective annals of Nigerian filmmaking history would be unforgivably devoid of substance if we neglect to celebrate the icons of quality filmmaking from the yesteryear. It is my candid belief that we are in this world to make a remarkable difference in some way.
At some point in our lives, filmmaking (or whatever calling or destiny we have) starts being more about the legacy instead of the money; quality instead of quantity; conscientiousness over compulsiveness; profound impact instead of broad coverage. These virtues are proudly heralded in the essence of the work profile of Carol King, Pat Oghre and Judith Audu. These remarkable Nigerian Queens of Legendary Filmmaking have garnered accolades through time, devotion, love of craft and painstaking hard work.
Carol King – Queen of screen goddesses
Even in centuries to come, previous, present and oncoming generations will never fail to appreciate the screen goddess Carol King’s portrayal of Mrs. Tomori in the classic TV series, “I NEED TO KNOW”. “Jumoke” is another exceptional character she played in “Everyday People”. She has also appeared in series like Tinsel, Edge of Paradise, Blaze of Glory, Skinny Girl In Transit, Far From Home and Wura. Carol King has been in films like, Pasito Dehinde, Dazzling Mirage, For Colored Girls, The Gods Are Still Not To Blame, Journey To Self, North East and A Naija Christmas. As our reputable enchantress, this gracious screen-goddess never fails to mesmerize and enchant the audience.
Born in Lagos on 24th July 1963 to Edo-born parents, Carol boasts of a diploma in Insurance from Ahmadu Bello University and a bachelor‘s degree in Christian Religious Studies from Lagos State University. She is married with two sons and a daughter.
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Pat Oghre Imobhio – The visionary director
Pat Oghre is a Nigerian film and television director who is often obsessed with the passionate ideal of showcasing humane characters. That is the reason any of Pat’s films, naturally become eternal classics. Her characters are always smart, lively and relatable. When they laugh, we laugh. When they cry, we cry. Their problems are our problems. Whenever I need inspiration for my work, I sometimes go to Pat Oghre’s direction of Opa Williams’s Three Wise Men. She is noteworthy for her directorial signature on films like Dominos, Spider and Household and classic TV series such as Dear Mother and Everyday People.
Pat Oghre Imobhio studied Theatre Arts in the University of Jos. In 2015, Pulse Magazine named her as one of “9 Nigerian female movie directors you should know” in the Nollywood film industry.
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Judith Audu – The legendary producer
This veteran film producer exemplifies the hallmark of quality filmmaking from acting, production and directing, just to name a few. Just like Enya has no bad songs, Judith Audu’s signature on any project is sure to leave a delicious taste in your mouth and colourfully gripping images in your mind. Without mincing words, this award-winning filmmaker is currently Nigeria‘s most sought-after young producer in Nollywood. Her first role on the small screen was in Tajudeen Adepetu’s TV Series, One Love. She has been part of TV shows like Tinsel, Emerald, Seekers, Burning Spear, Huzzel, 4 Walls, Comfort Zone, Rush, Funtime, Life is Beautiful, Case File, House Apart, and Queens Drive.
In 2016, she won the award for the best actress at the Best Of Nollywood Awards for the movie, “Just Not Married”. She has also won awards for films like “Alpha Mom”, “Unfinished Business”, “Obsession”, “Not Right“.
In February 2020, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) named Audu as a “high profile supporter” for its “Telling the Real Story” (TRS) project.
Judith Audu is married to Morten Foght since July 2011.
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If we take a cursory look at the attributes of leading Edo heroines of the past – Idia, Iden, Adesuwa – we would notice these women epitomize the spirit found in every Edo woman. Judith Audu is from Auchi, Carol King is Esan, and Pat Oghre Imobhio is married to an Esan man who is also a filmpreneur and filmmaker, Osezua Imobhio. These women have carved their various paths in Nollywood with so much hard work, professionalism and diligence. They deserve nothing than a standing ovation.
