Peace Anyiam-Osigwe biography, cause of death, Wikipedia, career, family

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe biography, reason for death, Wikipedia, career, family.

The “queen of Nollywood cinema,” Peace Anyiam-Osigwe is a Nigerian filmmaker and entertainment executive. She is the originator of the highly regarded Africa Movie Academy Awards. She was a pioneer in bringing Nollywood films to global film festivals.

She was the individual behind the camera for P-Square’s initial music video. In 2012, she received a Member of the Federal Republic award from the Nigerian government for her contributions to the entertainment sector. She is a TED fellow.

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Biography and Profile Overview

Anyiam-Osigwe was born on March 30. She was born into the prominent Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe family in Nkwerre, Imo State. Her family comprises eight boys, and she is the sole girl. She holds a degree in law and political science from Oxford Brookes University.

First Name	Peace
Name	Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
Complete Family Name	Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
Date of Birth
Birth Day	23 October
Birth Years	1939
Birth Place	Nkwerre, Imo, Nigeria
Birth City	Imo
Birth Country	Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Sun sign, Horoscope, Zodiac Sign	Libra
Famous As	Filmmaker
Also Known for	Filmmaker
Occupation	Filmmaker

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Personal Life

Michael, her sibling, was tragically killed in 2014. Before his untimely death, he served as the coordinator general for the Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe Foundation, which provides aid to individuals in Nigeria. He was also the director of the Africa Institute for Leadership Research and Development and the consul general for Malawi in Nigeria. Her mother, Dorothy Chinyere Anyiam-Osigwe, received the Officer of the Order of the Niger award from Olusegun Obasanjo, the then president, for her philanthropic works in Nigeria. She is no longer with her partner.

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Career

The late Ms Anyiam-Osigwe was a Nigerian filmmaker and entertainment executive.

She was known to have directed the inaugural music video for the hip-hop duo, P-Square.

An accomplished producer and filmmaker, Peace also leads the African Film Academy (AFA) and is the founder of the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Since its establishment, AMAA has evolved over the last decade into the premier awards program for African cinema. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe was not only the Founder of AMAA, but she also held the position of President of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) and was one of the most significant figures in Nollywood.

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Reason for Death

She reportedly passed away at St. Nicolas Hospital, Lagos, after being in a coma since Saturday.

While colleagues and close friends who visited her in the hospital could not accept the news of her passing, insisting that she was merely in the ICU, notable filmmaker Zik Zulu announced the sad news.

“Our President, Peace, has departed. As of Saturday, she was reported to be in a coma at Saint Nicholas. But now, her family has verified her transition. May her memory be a blessing. Rest in peace, dear Peace,” he posted on a Nollywood platform.

Award-winning producer, Obi Emelonye, also confirmed her passing on his social media platforms, even though the family sought to be discreet in releasing the information.

This dedicated woman will be remembered as one of those who transformed the landscape of modern Nollywood, as her contributions to the industry cannot be overstated.

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Awards

At the African Film Festival (TAFF) in 2019, she was honored with the African Film Pioneer Award.

Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Net Worth

Her estimated net worth stands at $3 million dollars.