Draft:Editi Effiong (1)

Editi Effiong is a Nigerian filmmaker. He is the founder and CEO of Anakle, a digital agency in Lagos, Nigeria.

He has been involved in creating, developing, and disseminating digital products and applications. He also contributes written content covering topics such as technology, design, education, and business leadership.

Early Life and Education
Effiong was born and raised in Nigeria. He obtained his education in Nigeria before pursuing further studies abroad.

Personal life
Effiong maintains a private personal life, with limited information available about his personal interests and activities outside of his professional endeavors. He enjoys spending time with his family.

Career
Effiong began his career in the digital marketing sector.

Effiong made his Nollywood filmmaking debut by producing the movie Up North (2018), a film directed by Tope Oshin that featured actors Banky W, Adesua Etomi, Michelle Dede, and Akin Lewis.

His company, Anakle Films, distributed The Set Up, a film directed by renowned filmmaker Niyi Akinmolayan. The movie stars actors Adesua Etomi, Dakore Akande, and Kehinde Bankole in prominent roles.

He is also recognized for his work on films such as Fishbone (2020), a short film, Day of Destiny (2021), and The Black Book (2023), which he describes as a heartfelt tribute to Nigeria, his homeland. Notably, The Black Book represents a collaboration between the entertainment industry, the tech community, and the corporate world. It made history by becoming the first Nollywood-produced film to achieve the top ranking on Netflix globally.

In addition to his work in digital marketing, Effiong has produced and directed several films.

Activism
Effiong played an active role in the ENDSARS protests in Nigeria in 2020, advocating for the cause. He also attended and recorded the daily sessions of the post-ENDSARS judicial hearing panel, thereafter sharing his media documentation on his Twitter page.

Filmography

 * Up North (2018)
 * The Setup (2019)
 * Fish Bone (2020)
 * Day of Destiny (2021)
 * The Black Book (2023)