ABBESI AKHAMIE

Born in Heidelberg, Germany, Abbesi Akhamie is a Nigerian-American writer/director, producer, educator working between Lagos and Washington D.C. She received her MFA in Film from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and also holds a BA in Communications from George Mason University.

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In 2024, Abbesi created "LOVE African Cinema Syllabus" to share her passion for African films with everyone. It is available to read for free via Issuu.