Nora Awolowo Named Canon Ambassador
Iyke Bede Nigerian filmmaker and cinematographer Nora Awolowo has been named a brand ambassador for Canon, following her involvement in the Guinness World Record-setting screening of ‘Black Market’ in Lagos.
Nigerian filmmaker and cinematographer Nora Awolowo has been appointed as a brand ambassador for Canon. This announcement comes in the wake of her role in setting a Guinness World Record for the largest audience at a film screening. The screening of Awolowo's film 'Black Market' in Lagos on September 26th drew 51,258 attendees, surpassing the previous record of 43,624 set in 2015 by the Filipino film 'Felix Manalo'.
'Black Market', directed by Fatimah Binta Gimsay, follows the story of five market women engaged in a cross-border smuggling operation. Awolowo, the founder of Rixel Studios, has an extensive background in cinematography, documentary filmmaking, and film production, with credits including the historical drama 'Lisabi: The Uprising'.
Upon accepting the Canon ambassador position, Awolowo expressed gratitude for her journey and the support she has received. As part of her ambassadorship, Awolowo will work with Canon to promote visual storytelling and mentor emerging filmmakers.
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