Overview
Moses Inwang (born 31 January 1978) is a Nigerian film director, producer, editor and screenwriter best known for classic films in the Nollywood mainstream that speak to societal ills and nagging live issues rarely documented in Nigerian movies. Inwang's first outstanding recognition came in 2012 when he directed the psychological thriller Torn, also produced by him, and released in cinemas nationwide in 2013. With multiple nominations, award and recognition bagged from that movie, he went on to direct and produce other hits like Damage, Cold Feet, Stalker, Last 3 digits, Alter Ego, Crazy People, American Driver, Unroyal and lastly Merry Men 2; Ayo Makun (AY)’s blockbuster film, which emerged the 2nd highest-grossing movie of 2019 in Nigeria with a sum of 240 million.
With a career spanning over two decades, Sneezemankind as he is popularly addressed got his first film credit in 1998 when he co-produced Two Good Men. By 2004 he started his production company, Sneeze Films and kicked off with the film Save My Soul. 2008 however saw him directing the film, Lost Maiden, a film which brought the controversial issue of female circumcision to the fore, headlining social discussion. He further went on to make Save Our Souls, an educative film about cancer. He also directed and co-produced Damage in 2011, addressing the issue of domestic violence, a film that received multiple nominations and carted away awards in Florida, USA.
Education
Inwang attended Obafemi Awolowo University.
Career
Inwang came into the spotlight and quickly gained critical recognition for directing the psychological thriller, Torn which he produced and released in cinemas nationwide. The film earned him multiple award nominations and recognition locally and on the global stage. However, his career took a dive in the right direction after being contracted to direct Merry Men 2, a film produced by Ayo Makun (A.Y) of Coperate World Entertainment which emerged as the 2nd highest-grossing film of 2019.
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