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Shaibu Husseini
Born (1970-12-04) 4 December 1970 (age 54)
Occupation(s)Film critic, journalist, performing artist, lecturer

Shaibu Husseini (born 4 December 1970 ) is a Nigerian journalist, performing artist, Cultural administrator, PR and Media Expert and film curator. He holds a Doctorate degree in Mass Communication of the University of Lagos and was educated at the Lagos State University School of Communication and at the University of Lagos where he earned a BSc (First Class) in Mass Communication and an MSc (Distinction) respectively. He has been described as the "most consistent documentarist" on Nollywood-related topics. In 2010, he published his book, titled Moviedom, that narrates the developmental stages of Nollywood. He was the head of board of jury in 2017 at Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Career

Husseini is an editor at large for The Guardian newspaper. In 2014, he was honoured for his contributions to the development of Nigerian Film Industry by Nollywood Film Festival in Germany. He has been the chairman of the college of screeners and a member of jury board of Africa Movie Academy Awards for many years.

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References

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  2. "Why Nigerian films don't win international awards – Oscar committee member". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  3. "Oris Aigbokhaevbolo Joins Shaibu Husseni As Mentor At Talents Durban". 360nobs.com. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  4. "Why Nigerian films don't win Oscar Awards - Shaibu Husseini". Naij. February 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  5. "Talent Press". Durban International Film Festival. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  6. "New Book Documents Nigeria's Nollywood Home Video Phenomenon". artmatters.info. 9 January 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  7. "Shaibu Husseini of The Guardian Versus Publisher of Nigerians Report". Modernghana.com. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  8. "Honour for film critic, Shaibu Husseini". The Nation (Nigeria). 18 October 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  9. "Is AMAA Juror Shaibu Husseini Throwing Shades At AMVCA?". tns.ng. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  10. "Steve Ayorinde, Keith Shiri, John Akomfrah, June Givanni, Shaibu Husseini, Ayoku Babu, others make AMAA 2014 jury". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
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