Uzee Usman

Uzee Usman Adeyemi (born November 11, 1986), is a Nigerian actor and film producer known for his film Voiceless, Mustapha, Anikulapo, Oga Abuja and A Tribe Called Judah. His ability for fusing Nollywood and Kannywood together won him several awards and recognitions Globally.

Early life Usman is of the Yoruba tribe and hails from Kwara State, born and grew up in Kaduna, Kaduna State. He holds two degrees in Political Science and English Language from the University of Abuja and an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Media & communications studies, from Iheris University, Togo respectively before he proceeded to study Special Effects in South Africa.

Career Usman began his career in 2003 as a make-up artist. In 2013, he delved into film-making and has produced award-winning films, both in Kannywood and Nollywood including Oga Abuja, which won Best Hausa Movie of the Year at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards; and Maja which won Best Film of the Year (Kannywood) at the 2014 City People Entertainment Awards and was nominated in the Best Picture category at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

In 2021, He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Iheris University, Togo.

In May 2023, TAJBank announced him as their brand ambassador.

In 2024, YNaija listed Uzee among the 100 most influential Nollywood actors who have made a mark in the industry in the past year.

In 2024, Uzee A. was among the 100 Most Notable African Peace Icons of 2023 and 2024.

Filmography

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Film Result Ref 2008 Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Make up London Boy 2013 City People Entertainment Awards Best Movie of the Year - Kannywood Oga Abuja 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Movie of the Year Oga Abuja 2014 City People Entertainment Awards Best Movie of the Year - Kannywood Maja 2016 African Hollywood Awards Best Film Producer Oga Abuja 2022 Nollywood Travel Film Festival Athens (Greece) Best Film International - Nollywood Eagle Wings 2022 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Actor Voiceless 2022 Northern Nigeria Peace Award Honorary Award Self