PRIYE DIRI

Priye Diri is a Nigerian filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer known for creating thought-provoking stories that often focus on women, social justice, and human rights. She has built a reputation for telling authentic African stories that challenge stereotypes and highlight important social issues, particularly gender-based violence and the experiences of women in society.

She began her filmmaking career with short films before gaining wider recognition after winning the Accelerate TV Filmmaker Project with her short film XOXO. Since then, she has directed and written several films and has continued to grow as one of Nigeria's emerging filmmakers. Alongside her work in film, she is also a gender justice advocate and serves in leadership roles supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.