Nana Obiri-Yeboah is a distinguished Ghanaian filmmaker recognized for his compelling and culturally rich storytelling. He achieved notable acclaim with the 2015 film The Cursed Ones, which earned 13 nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, including Best Film and Best Director, enhancing his status in African cinema.
Profile Summary
Early Life and Education
Born on March 28, 1979, in Accra, Ghana, Nana Obiri-Yeboah showed an early interest in storytelling by writing and directing his first play at his local church when he was just 14.
Career
Obiri-Yeboah began his cinematic journey with the short film Mercy in 2011. He gained widespread recognition in 2015 with the release of two feature films, Nana Means King and The Cursed Ones.
The latter was highly celebrated, garnering numerous awards and nominations. He continued his filmmaking career with projects like Flight by Night in 2016 and The Funeral of Kwadae slated for 2025.
His films frequently explore themes related to cultural heritage and social justice.
Personal Life
Nana Obiri-Yeboah keeps his personal life private, with no public information about a partner or children.
Nana Obiri-Yeboah keeps his personal life private, with no public information about a partner or children.
Filmography
- Mercy (Short, 2011)
- Nana Means King (Feature, 2015)
- The Cursed Ones (Feature, 2015)
- Flight by Night (Feature, 2016)
- Honeymoon Is So Exaggerated (Short, 2017)
- Only Love Matters (Line Producer, 2023)
- The Funeral of Kwadae (Feature, 2025)
Awards and Nominations
- Africa Movie Academy Awards 2015: Best Director (Won) for The Cursed Ones, Best Film (Nominated)
- Screen Nation Film and Television Awards 2016: Favourite African UK Movie (Won for The Cursed Ones and Nominated for Nana Means King)
- Canada International Film Festival 2016: Award of Excellence (Won for The Cursed Ones)
- Helsinki African Film Festival 2016: Jury Award for Human Rights and Social Commentary (Won for The Cursed Ones)
| Full Name | Nana Obiri-Yeboah |
| Date of Birth | March 28, 1979 |
| Place of Birth | Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| State of Origin | Greater Accra |
| Partner | |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Film Director, Producer, Writer |
| Net Worth |
