About Artist

Kagho Idhebor is a Nigerian cinematographer, director, producer, screenwriter, and editor known for his visually striking storytelling. He studied Film Production at the National Film Institute in Jos before advancing his cinematography skills at One Fine Day Films in Nairobi, Kenya. His passion for photography naturally evolved into a successful career behind the camera, where he has worked on several acclaimed Nigerian films and documentaries.

He gained widespread recognition after directing the short film The Broken Mask, which won Best Short Film at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2024. As a cinematographer, he also received the Best Cinematography award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2024 for his work on The Weekend, a film that premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.

His documentary and artistic projects, including Burkina Babes and My Jebba Story, have been screened at respected international film festivals such as BFI London Film Africa, FESPACO, and the Encounters South African International Documentary Film Festival, further establishing him as one of Nigeria's leading visual storytellers. 

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Nigeria

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Film Editor, Movie Director, Movie Producer, Screen Writer