Moses Inwang
Moses Inwang (born 31 January 1978) is a Nigerian film director, producer, editor, and screenwriter best known for classic films in the mainstream of Nollywood that speak to societal ills and nagging life issues rarely documented in Nigerian films. In 2012, Inwang gained significant recognition for his work as director and producer of the psychological thriller film Torn Torn, as a Director and Producer,Movie released in cinemas nationwide in 2013. 2008, however, saw him directing the film, Lost Maiden, a film wthatbrought the controversial issue of female circumcision to the fore, headlining social discussion.
Moses Inwang

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- Name
- Moses Inwang
- Born
- 31 January 1978
- Birthplace
- Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
- Education
- Obafemi Awolowo University
- Occupation
- * Director
- Known for
- * Merry Men 2
- Awards
- See below
- Nationality
- Nigeria
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Moses Inwang (born 31 January 1978) is a Nigerian film director, producer, editor, and screenwriter best known for classic films in the mainstream of Nollywood that speak to societal ills and nagging life issues rarely documented in Nigerian films. In 2012, Inwang gained significant recognition for his work as director and producer of the psychological thriller film Torn Torn, as a Director and Producer,Movie released in cinemas nationwide in 2013. 2008, however, saw him directing the film, Lost Maiden, a film wthatbrought the controversial issue of female circumcision to the fore, headlining social discussion.
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He further went on to make Save Our Souls, an educative film about cancer. He also directed and co-produced Damage in 2011, addressing the issue of domestic violence, a film that received multiple nominations and carted away awards in Florida, USA.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Moses Inwang • Born — 31 January 1978 • Birthplace — Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria • Citizenship — Nigerian • Education — Obafemi Awolowo University • Occupation — * Director • screenwriter • editor • film producer • Years Active — 2000-present • Known for — * Merry Men 2 • Alter Ego • Stalker • Torn • Awards — See below • Website — sneezefilms.com
Education
Education
Inwang attended Obafemi Awolowo University.
Career
Career
Inwang came into the spotlight and quickly gained critical recognition for directing the psychological thriller, Torn, which he produced and released in cinemas nationwide. The film earned him multiple award nominations and recognition locally and globally. However, his career dived in the right direction after being contracted to direct Merry Men 2, a film produced by Ayo Makun (A.Y.) of Corporate World Entertainment, which emerged as the 2nd highest-grossing film of 2019.
Personal life
Personal life
Inwang is the surviving male child in a family of six after losing his brother at a young age. He is married to actress Emem Inwang.
Professional life
Professional life
In 2004, he started his production company, Sneeze Films and kicked off with the film Save My Soul. In 2008, he directed the film,Lost Maiden, a film wthatbrought the issue of female circumcision to the fore of social discussion. He also made Save Our Souls, an educative film about cancer. He also directed and co-produced Damage in 2011, a film wthataddressed the issue of domestic violence, receiving multiple awards and award nominations. The psychological thriller Torn which he produced in 2012 and which was released in cinemas nationwide in 2013, earned him and most of the actors who starred in it a lot of award nominations and recognition. In 2012, his film Damage earned Inwang the nomination for best director at the African Oscars held in Florida USA, while the film won the award for Best Film at the African Oscars Awards. In 2013, he won the City People Award for Best Director. His 2013 film Torn received 9 nominations at the GIAMA awards in Houston, Texas and 6 nominations at the Best Of Nollywood Awards. In 2014 he went on record as the first Director in Nollywood to receive two nomination as best director at the Nollywood Movies Awards. His movie, The Last 3 Digits, was nominated for best comedy at the African Movie Academy Awards AMAA in 2015 and was also chosen amongst the few selected Nollywood films that were screened to thousands of people at the Nollywood Week Paris. His movie Stalker, a romantic drama which premiered in Nigeria on 26 February 2016, received 10 nominations and won 3 awards at the 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards in the United States. In 2015 STALKER, another film written, produced and directed by Moses Inwang, raked in 12 nominations at the GIAMA awards Hin ouston and won awards for Bthe est Actor, Best actress and Best Film categories. Still in 2015 Stalker won the award for Best International Film at the New York film Festival. In 2017 his film American Driver from his production company Sneeze Films received the best comedy Award at The Peoples Film Festival, Harlem New York. American Driver was also nominated for "Comedy of the Year" at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards. In 2017, another blockbuster, Alter Ego, which was produced and directed by Moses Inwang and starred Omotola Jalade, was released to a highly anticipating audience in the Nigerian cinemas and immediately became the most talked about film of the year. Alter Ego clinched the award for The Most Outstanding Film at the Africa International Film Festival AFRIFF. It also won Moses Inwang the Best Director award at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival and Best Screenplay award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards AMVCA with the film getting nine nominations. It was given the best international film award at The Peoples Film Festival NY. In 2018, Moses Inwang produced the film Crazy People which became one of the top ten highest-grossing films of the year.[3] He later released the romantic drama Cold Feet. By late 2019, Moses was contracted by A.Y's Corporate World Entertainment to direct the blockbuster and multiple award-winning film, Merry Men, and the sequel, Merry Men, 2, went on to emerge tas he 2nd highest-grossing film at the box office by the end of 2019 with a sum of 240 million.
Filmography
Filmography
Feature Films • Year — Title — Notes — Starring — Role — Type • 1998 — Two Good Men — Co-produced by Moses Inwang — Tony Umez, Ernest Obi, Stephnora Okere — Co-Producer — Feature Film • 2004 — Save My Soul — Directed by Moses Inwang — Ndidi Obi, Zach Orji — Producer — Feature Film • 2008 — Lost Maiden — Directed by Moses Inwang — Omotola Jalade, Bimbo Akintola, Kalu Ikeagwu — Produced by Chisom Oz-Lee — Feature Film • 2016 — Stalker — Directed by Moses Inwang — Nse Ikpe-Etim, Jim Iyke, Caroline Danjuma — Director and writer — Feature Film • 2017 — American Driver — Directed by Moses Inwang — Evan King, Jim Iyke, Anita Chris — Produced by Bode Ojo and Moses Inwang — Feature Film • Alter Ego — Directed by Moses Inwang — Omotola Jalade, Wale Ojo, Jide Kosoko; Emem Inwang, Kunle Remi — Produced by Esther Eyibio — Feature Film • Body Language — Directed by Moses Inwang • 2018 — Crazy People — Directed by Moses Inwang — Ramsey Nouah, Chigul, Desmond Elliot, Kunle Afolayan — Producer — Feature Film • 2019 — Cold Feet — Directed by Moses Inwang — Jim Iyke, Joselyn Dumas, Enyinna Nwigwe, Beverly Naya, Femi Adebayo — Producer — Feature Film • 2019 — Merry Men 2 — Directed by Moses Inwang — Jim Iyke, Ayo Makun, Ramsey Nouah — Produced by Ayo Makun — Feature Film • 2020 — Unroyal — Directed by Moses Inwang — Pete Edochie, Shaffy Bello, Matilda Lambert, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Ik Ogbonna, Femi Adebayo Salami, Ime Bishop Umoh, Abayomi Alvin, Linda Osifo, Emem Inwang — Produced by Matilda Lambert Productions — Feature Film • 2021 — Lockdown — Directed by Moses Inwang — Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Sola Sobowale, Chioma Akpotha, Deyemi Okanlawon, Nobert Young, Charles Awurum, Ini Dima-Okojie, Jide Kene Achufusi — Produced by Rukeme David Eruotor, Michael Djaba — Feature Film • 2021 — Bad Comments — Directed by Moses Inwang — Jim Iyke, Osas Ighodaro, Sharon Ooja, Ini Edo, Ayo Makun, Yemi Blaq, Chikwetalu Agu, Patience Ozokwor, Edward Chukwuma-Jiah, Ben Lugo Touitou, — Produced by Darlington Abuda — Feature Film • 2023 — Merry Men 3: Nemesis — Directed by Moses Inwang — Fred Amata, Segun Arinze, Olurotimi Adeyemo, Katerina Ataman — Produced by Darlington Abuda — Featured Film • Blood Vessel — Director • 2024 — Dead Serious — Sharon Ooja — Director
Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
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1978
Moses Inwang born at Surulere.
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Awards and nominations
• Year — Event — Category — Film — Result — Ref • 2012 — African Oscars Awards, Florida, USA — Best Film — Damage • African Oscars Awards — Best Director • 2013 — City People Entertainment Awards — Best Director — Torn • 2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards — Best Motion • Best Drama • Best Supporting Actress • Best Supporting Actor • Picture Best Director • Producer of the Year • 2014 — Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) — Best Screenplay — Last 3 Digits • 2015 — Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA) — Best Film (Drama) — Stalker • 2016 — Zulu African Film Academy Awards — Best Director • 2017 — Best of Nollywood Awards — Comedy of the Year — American Driver • The People's Choice Awards — Best Comedy • 2018 — Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) — Best Writer (Movie/TV Series) — Alter Ego • Best of Nollywood Awards — Director of the Year — Body Language • 2020 — 2020 Hollywood African Prestigious Awards — Best Director in an Independent Film (Africa) — Unroyal • 2020 — The People’s Film Festival — Best International — Cold Feet • Best Director — Cold Feet • 2022 — NollywoodWeek Film Festival — Public Choice Awards — Lockdown
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