Blessing Uzzi is a filmmaker and showrunner whose work is grounded in social reality and emotional honesty. She crafts stories that reflect the lived experiences of Nigerians with care and clarity.
She is being honoured for producing Freedom Way, which ganered critical acclaim and won ‘Best Overall Movie’ at the 2025 AMVCA. She also produced and served as showrunner for Zikoko Life, the acclaimed three-film anthology about the lives of everyday Nigerian women.