Eddy Young

Edward Young is a Nigerian filmmaker known for his debut production film Kasanova that became a box office success as the List of [Nigerian films of 2019|highest grossing Nigerian film in September 2019]. He was recognized by the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II in 2020 for his contributions in the Nollywood sector.

Life

Eddy was born to the family of Mr and Mrs Erhahon in Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria. He attended school in Benin city and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Adult and Non-Formal Education from the University of Benin. His career started as an on-air personality with independent television and Radio Benin and later served in Hitfm Calabar. His major industry break was in January 2019 when he produced Kasanova which has received reviews from critics and viewers. The film made its debut in Nigerian cinema in September 2019 and debuted on Netflix in June 2020. In the same year, he produced a web series titled which was premiered on 29 April.

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