Akintade Ogidan, popularly known as Tade Ogidan, is a distinguished Nigerian filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, and director. Born in July 1960, he has made significant contributions to Nollywood with acclaimed films like Out of Bounds, Diamond Ring, and Gold Statue. Trained in both Nigeria and the United States, Ogidan is also recognized for producing Nigeria’s first local TV commercial aired on CNN and for his versatility in directing films in English and Yoruba.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Akintade Ogidan |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 1960 (some sources specify July 1 or July 23) |
| Place of Birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Lagos State (grew up in Surulere, Lagos) |
| Spouse | Married (name not publicly disclosed) |
| Children | Yes |
| Occupations | Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
| Net Worth | $300,000 – $800,000 |
Early Life and Education
Tade Ogidan was born in Lagos, Nigeria, to middle-class parents Akinola and Rachael Ogidan. He grew up in Surulere, Lagos.
His early education was at Government Demonstration School and Surulere Baptist School in Lagos.
Between 1972 and 1974, he attended Ekiti Parapo College in Ido-Ekiti and later graduated from Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School in Ikeja, Lagos, in 1978.
In 1979, Ogidan traveled to the United States to study Film and Television Production at Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, New Mexico. He also completed a short program at the State University of New York, Buffalo.
Career
After completing his National Youth Service Corps in 1983, Ogidan began working at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) as a producer, director, and continuity announcer.
He contributed to popular TV drama series such as Play of the Week, Tele Theatre, and The New Village Headmaster. His production The Reign of Abiku won several awards at the Nigerian Festival of Television Programmes in 1986.
In 1990, Ogidan left NTA to establish his own production company, OGD Pictures. Since then, he has written, produced, and directed over 150 films and television projects.
His notable works include Owo Blow (1995), Out of Bounds (1997), Diamond Ring (1998), Saving Alero (2001), Dangerous Twins (2004), Family on Fire (2011), and Gold Statue (2019).
He has also produced TV shows and reality series such as Behind the Siege, Crime Fighters, The Teju Babyface Show, and The Next Titan.
Personal Life
Tade Ogidan is married with children. He keeps his family life private.
Filmography
- Owo Blow (1995)
- Out of Bounds (1997)
- Hostages (1998)
- Diamond Ring (1998)
- Saving Alero (2001)
- Ayomida (2003)
- Dangerous Twins (2004)
- Aya mi òwòn: Madam Dearest (2005)
- Family on Fire (2011)
- Playing Games (2012)
- Gold Statue (2019)
Awards and Recognitions
- Multiple awards for The Reign of Abiku at the Nigerian Festival of Television Programmes (1986)
- Various accolades for Diamond Ring, Dangerous Twins, and Family on Fire
- Nominated for Director of the Year at the 2019 Best of Nollywood Awards for Gold Statue
