| Chinneylove Eze Ogunje | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1988-08-11) 11 August 1988 (age 36) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | B.Sc in Economics and Statistics |
| Alma mater | University of Benin |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, director and entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2013 — present |
| Known for | Founder of Chinneylove Eze Productions |
| Notable work | The Cartel (2013) Hire a Man (2017 June (2018) Hire a Woman (2019) Devil in Agbada (2021) |
| Spouse |
Kevwe Ogunje (m. 2023) |
| Children | 1 |
Chinneylove Eze Ogunje (born 11 August 1988) is a Nigerian film producer, director, and entrepreneur. Fondly referred to as Nigeria's youngest and most successful filmmaker, she hails from Aguata Local Government Area in Anambra State and holds a degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Benin, Nigeria.
Chinneylove began her journey in Nollywood in 2013 with her debut movie, The Cartel. In 2017, she made her first mark on Nigerian cinema with the release of Hire a Man.
She is the founder and CEO of Chinneylove Eze Productions and has produced over 30 films, including notable titles such as Hire a Woman, Devil in Agbada, Our Date for Christmas, Maduka Daughters, and Pretty Thief, among others.
In November 2013, Chinneylove Eze married Kevwe Ogunje from Delta State in a traditional wedding ceremony. The event was attended by close family, friends, and notable figures from Nollywood, including Ajoke Silva, Rita Dominic, Mike Ezuruonye, Mercy Johnson, Nancy Isime, Uche Jombo, Uche Montana, Ini Edo, and Ayo Makun, among others. The ceremony was marked by vibrant displays of color, with guests dressed in matching ‘aso-ebi’ attire. The couple welcomed their first child in December 2024.
Early life and education
Chinneylove Eze was born on 11 August 1988 into a Christian family of Igbo heritage. She is the youngest of four daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Eze and is from Aguata Local Government Area in Anambra State, Nigeria.
She began her education at Twins Nursery and Primary School and continued to Federal Government Girls College, Oyo, where she completed her secondary education. She later attended the University of Benin, earning a bachelor's degree in Economics and Statistics.
Career and social responsibility
Chinneylove Eze began her career in Nollywood as an actress before transitioning into film production. Her filmmaking debut came in 2013 with The Cartel, a Pan-African film that featured a cast from South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, and Nigeria. The film received four nominations at the Best of Nollywood Awards and five nominations at the African Film Festival and Academy Awards (ZAFAA).
In 2017, she made her debut as an executive producer in Nigerian cinema with Hire a Man, a commercially successful film that earned multiple nominations and became the 7th highest-grossing Nollywood film of the year.
She went on to produce June, a romantic comedy, in 2018, and in 2019, she followed up with Hire a Woman, which became one of the highest-grossing Nollywood films of that year. In 2023, Chinneylove Eze signed an exclusive deal with Amazon Prime after the release of two of her latest films, Tenis Big Day and Devil in Agbada, both of which will be available for streaming on the platform.
In September 2023, Chinneylove Eze announced plans to empower at least 150 women across the country as part of her efforts to give back to society.
Selected filmography
| Year | Movie | Cast |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Cartel | Mike Ezuruonye, John Njamah |
| 2016 | Just Married | Femi Jacobs, Zynnel Zuh, Belinda Effah (Grace Charis Bassey) |
| 2017 | Hire a Man | Zynnel Zuh, Eyinna Nwigwe, Shaffy Bello, Nancy Isime, IK Ogbonna |
| 2018 | June | Uche Jumbo, Michelle Dede, Empress Njamah, Toni Tones |
| 2019 | Hire a Woman | Nancy Isime, Alex Ekubo, Mike Godson, Uzo Arukwe |
| 2020 | When love finds you | Mike Godson, Rachael Oniga, Lilian Afegbai, Esther Audu |
| 2020 | My Neighbor | Tana Adelana, Mofe Duncan |
| 2021 | Devil in Agbada | Desmond Elliot, Linda Osifo, Erica Nlewedim, Efe Irele, Nosa Rex |
| 2021 | Our Date for Christmas | Mofe Duncan, Mercy Johnson |
| 2022 | Victoria's Secret | Uche (Montana) Nwaefuna, Chris Akwarandu, Chinneylove Eze |
| 2022 | Kafaya Faya | Mercy Johnson, Ebube Nwagbo |
| 2023 | A Reason to Love | Echelon Mbadiwe, Emem Inwang, Sam Maurice |
| 2023 | Phil's Love Story | Daniel Etim Effiong, Uche (Montana) Nwaefuna |
| 2023 | Two Can Also Play | Mimi Chaka, Daniel Etim Effiong |
| 2023 | Boss Chic | Sophie Alakija, Etinosa Idemudia, Maurice Sam |
| 2023 | For A Better Tomorrow | Ruth Kadiri, Hero Daniels, Onyii Alex |
| 2024 | Sugar and a spice | Ini Edo, Elozonam |
| 2024 | Saintly Affection | Chineye Nnebe, Clinton Joshua |
| 2024 | It's our wedding | Chioma Chukwuka, Michael Dappa, Uche Jumbo |
| 2024 | Against all odds | Vine Olugu, Uche (Montana) Nwaefuna, Jerry Mudiaga |
| 2024 | Omego pounds and dollars | Ray Emodi, Lilian Idoko |
| 2024 | Alan Poser | Bolaji Ogunmola, IK Ogbonna |
See also
References
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