As a little boy growing up in my village,
Umuchem - Ojoto, I was surrounded by stories
—tales told by elders under the moonlight,
lessons woven into folklore, and the
collective wisdom of my people. I felt, even
then, the immense power of storytelling—the
way it could shape minds, transform lives,
and build societies.


That childhood love for stories became my
life's purpose. Through filmmaking,
mentorship, apprenticeship, cultural
initiatives, and impact-driven projects, I
continue to harness the power of storytelling
to inspire change, empower communities, and
reimagine what’s possible.


Welcome to the Ike Nnaebue Impact
Initiative. Here, stories ignite transformation,
creativity fuels impact, and together, we
shape the future.


Impact Initiative

ike nnaebue

filmmaker

SPEAKER

storyteller

COACH

the

Treasurewells foundation

2023, Co-Founder

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2024, Co-Founder

Our mission is to rediscover and reimagine the African identity,
tapping into the potential of our shared history to shape the future.
Through storytelling, art, and cultural expression, we aim to empower
individuals and communities to reclaim their narratives, connect with
and showcase the magic within their heritage.

BLACK ORIGIN STORYTELLERS

CULTURAL INITIATIVE

I strongly believe in the
wealth of the
collective—no matter
how rich an individual
becomes, if the
community is poor, the
individual is poor as
well.

awards

filmography

  • Special jury Mention Award at Berlinale 2022
  • Best Documentary at the Africa Movie Academy
    Awards (AMAA) 2022
  • Artistic Bravery Award at the Durban International
    Film Festival 2022
  • Best Film on ECOWAS Integration at FESPACO
    3023
  • Best DocumentaryAfrica International Film
    Festival (AFRIFF)
  • Best Narrative Feature at the 2017 Newark
    International Film Festival
  • Best Documentary film at el Ojo Cojo International
    Film Festival, Spain..

• Besieged: 2019

• Loving Daniella: 2018

• Dr Mekam: 2017

• Besieged: 2019

• The Other Side: 2014

• False: 2013

• Sink or Swim: 2016

Get in touch

Studio

273 kofo abayomi st. Victoria island, lagos