Art & Culture | 10 August 2015 06:04 CET

Award-winning costumier, Chiemela Nwagboso speeds up with style

Source: Ugochukwu Favour/Nollywoodgists.com

Ever since he got nominated and awarded as best movie costumier in Nollywood by the organizers of Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards –AMVCA, Chiemela Nwagboso seems not to be riding on his past glories.

This time, findings from industry sources could reveal that this award-winning fashionista, movie wardrobe manager and producer could not just pass a week without loads of scripts knocking on his door for engagements.

Before this report got filed, we were informed that he is currently managing wardrobes of six movies at a go, even as he can't contend with some other job offers in search of his proficient styles.

“In terms of quality, Chiemela is leading. And producers who are eying quality films cannot shoot without him being in their set. As I talk to you now, he is managing six jobs. And one good thing is, you can't find him recycling styles,” our source stated.

Meanwhile, this writer spotted Chiemela Nwagboso in Lagos where he is currently costuming for two different productions.

In one of the productions, Caesar Oruade happens to be the producer, while Ayana Saunders is the director. It stars acts like Nigerian-born Hollywood actor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Yvonne Jegede, Jite Bazunu, Emmanuel Ikugbese, Bridget John, Barbara Ossai, Chelsea Eze alongside others.

For the last of the two he is doing in Lagos, award-winning director, Tchidi Chikere is the producer and director, and it's starring acts like, Michel Majid, Mercy Johnson, Ada Ameh, Eniola Badmus, Hafiz Oyetoro (Saka) and Nuella Njubigbo.

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