Jadesola Osiberu is the founder of Greoh Studios and a Nigerian writer, director, and producer. She is best known for her roles in Isoken (2017), Sugar Rush (2019), Brotherhood (2022), and Gangs of Lagos (2023), the first Nigerian original film to premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
Osiberu’s Greoh Studios signed a three-year deal with Amazon in September 2022 to develop and produce original scripted TV series and feature films.
Before the release of her award-winning film ‘Isoken,’ only a little was known about Jadesola Osiberu, a movie writer, director, and producer.
Jade Osiberu, on the other hand, has emerged as a formidable force in the film industry.
Jade Osiberu Biography
| Date of Birth | August 18, 1985 |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Place of Birth | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Profession | Writer, Director, and Producer |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
Early Life
Jade Osiberu (born 18 August 1985) in Lagos State, Nigeria, into the royal family of the Elepe of Epe Sagamu in the person of Oba Adewale Osiberu.
Education
She attended primary and secondary school in Ibadan, Oyo State. In 2006, Jade earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Systems Engineering from the University of Manchester in London.
She returned to her true passion after a brief stint as a Software Engineer at Neptune Software in Lagos, obtaining a Master’s in Media and Communications at Pan African University in 2010.
Career
Osiberu continued to work professionally as a software developer at Neptune Software as a software engineer for a short time after graduating. She returned to her true calling after earning a master’s degree in media and communications, eventually deciding to pursue a career in filmmaking.
She rose to prominence after joining the GTBank Digital Marketing team and creating Ndani TV. This game-changing content marketing initiative cemented the bank’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s most forward-thinking online. Jadesola has also produced and directed several Ndani TV shows, including “Gidi Up” and “The Juice.”
Pulse included her on its list of ten women making waves in Nigerian film as part of its Women’s History Month celebration. Osiberu established Tribe85 Productions in 2017 to ” tell African stories to a global audience.” During a BellaNaija interview, the interviewer praised her work ethic, attention to detail, and creative drive.
She headlined the Nollywood Film Festival in 2018 after being the Scotland Nollywood Film Festival star.
Osiberu’s 2017 film Isoken is about the difficulties an unmarried working-class lady faces while dealing with familial pressure and romantic interracial relationships in a modern Nigerian context. Because the eponymous character represented feminism, the film was also the subject of academic debate.
According to Culture Custodian, the film’s concept is intended to combat misogyny in Nigeria’s patriarchal society. She won best director at the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and was nominated for Best Director at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Dakore Akande, Joseph Benjamin, Bolanle Olukanni, Damilola Attoh, Funke Akindele, Lydia Forson, Tina Mba, and other A-list actors appeared in Jade Osiberu’s debut feature film, Isoken.
Gang of Lagos
The film “Gang of Lagos” is a purge of new sensations that feels urgent and enraged by politicians’ recent use of thugs in Lagos and other states. The story hit home for those who live in cities like Lagos and have recently witnessed the 2023 elections.
Jade Osiberu, a film producer working with Amazon Prime Video, released the platform’s first Nollywood original since its entry into the Nigerian market in 2022, and the film’s reviews on the streets and across social media platforms have seen fans hail the Greoh Studio boss as the queen of the action genre in Nigeria.
The story of Gangs of Lagos is told from the perspective of the average Lagosian. It tells the story of the lower-class Lagosians who live in Isale Eko and the thuggery pipeline that runs from ordinary street thugs like ‘Area Boy’ to top political figures.
Jade Osiberu Movies
2013-14: Gidi Up – Producer, Writer
2016: Rumor Has It – Producer
2017: Isoken – Director, Writer
2019: Sugar Rush (film) – Producer, Writer
2021: Ayinla – Producer
2022: Brotherhood – Producer
2023: Gangs of Lagos – Director, Writer
Personal Life
Jade defied the stereotypes that were once associated with single women. The stress placed on her relationship status inspired the film “Isoken.” On the other hand, she found love and married her husband in May 2019.
Jade Osiberu wedding
In 2019, Jade announced her engagement subtly a few weeks ago and had her wedding ceremony over the weekend in Sagamu, Ogun State. The filmmaker had her traditional and white wedding Saturday, the 11th of May.
Media Controversy
My experience at Isale Eko birthed ‘Gangs of Lagos’ —Osiberu
Jade Osiberu has explained that her experience at Isale Eko while shooting another movie called Giddy Up initiated the thoughts around ‘Gangs of Lagos.’
Jade told journalists at a press conference in Lagos recently that they became characters in the story after she saw a mother cooking dinner and feeding her children.
She imagined what it would be like to be stuck in Isale Eko, desiring more for herself and her children.
According to her, she intended for the film to impact people who live lives that others do not understand, calling it a revelatory experience.
As a result, Osiberu stated that the film is about empathy, love, and dreams.
“Twelve years ago, while I was shooting a series called Giddy Up in Isale Eko, across the window from where we were, I could see into another building’s window section and the people living there.
“Immediately, they became characters in my story. I saw a mother cooking dinner and feeding her children.
“I thought about what it would feel like to live in Isale Eko, stuck there yet desiring more for yourself and your children.
“I wanted to humanize people who live lives we don’t understand. It’s a revelatory film. It shows political thuggery. It’s a story about empathy, dreams, and love. I also hope people are entertained.” She said.
Why I featured Pasuma, Zlatan in ‘Gangs of Lagos’- Jade Osiberu
She said:
“Pasuma has a long history of acting. Because we shot in Isale Eko, who else? Pasuma fits into that world. When we were shooting in Isale Eko, he was one of the people we had to escort out with an army because they wouldn’t let him go. After all, he belongs to the people.
“Zlatan was one that perhaps people wouldn’t have seen coming. But I was surfing the internet, and I have just been watching his interviews. Something said this guy could do it. So we had him in the room for a little audition, and he was terrific. He attended all our stunt training. He did his stunts in the film, in fights. In everything, he was superb”.
Awards
2015: Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards – Best Director
Age
She is 37 years of age. Born on 18 August 1985.
Social Media
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Jade Osiberu Net Worth
Jadesola Osiberu is a Nigerian writer, director and producer, and founder of Greoh Studios, with an estimated net worth of $4 million. Osiberu’s Greoh Studios signed a three-year deal with Amazon in September 2022 to develop and produce original scripted TV series and feature films.
People Also Ask For FAQs
Is Jade Osiberu married?
Jade defied the stereotypes that were once associated with single women. The stress placed on her relationship status inspired the film “Isoken.” On the other hand, she found love and married her husband in May 2019.
How old is Jade Osiberu?
She is 37 years of age. Born on 18 August 1985.
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