Adeoluwa Owu

Adeoluwa Emmanuel Owu commonly known as Captain Degzy is a Nigerian film director, and cinematographer, best known for his works on the television series Far From Home and Shanty Town, and the films A Tribe Called Judah and Jagun Jagun, the latter of which earned him a nomination at the AMVCA for Best Cinematography. In 2023, FilmOne listed him as the highest-grossing director on Nigeria BoxOffice Yearbook.

Early life and education

Adeoluwa Emmanuel Owu was born in Ilorin, Kwara State. He hails from Kogi State and is of Yagba descent. Owu attended the University of Ilorin before proceeding to the Pefti Film Institute in Lagos, where he earned a degree in filmmaking, and he sharpened his skills while he was in the institution as a cinematographer, editor, and director.