Idia
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
3.0
Box Office
₦25,530,787
Talent SpotlightDirectorNigeria
Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
AKA De' Guvnor of Nollywood
Idia • Osamede
Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen is a veteran Nigerian filmmaker and director, known for his extensive work in Nollywood. He has directed numerous films that explore Nigerian culture,...
Known For
Director
Country
Nigeria
Born
Jul 21, 1971 (55)
Latest Credit
Idia (2025)
Box Office
₦56,428,112
Overview
Biography
Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen is a veteran Nigerian filmmaker and director, known for his extensive work in Nollywood. He has directed numerous films that explore Nigerian culture, history, and social issues, making significant contributions to the industry.
At a glance
Birth Date
Jul 21, 1971
Age
55 years old
Place of Birth
Benin City
Country
Nigeria
Primary Craft
Director
Known For
Director
Popularity
0.0 score
Awards
0 wins, 1 nominations
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Filmography
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6 credits
3.0 average rating
₦56,428,112
Osamede
Movie CinemaActing
Year
2025
Rating
—
Box Office
₦30,897,325
The Girl That Saved Me
MovieCrew • Director
Year
2024
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Box Office
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Victims
MovieCrew • Director
Year
2017
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Invasion 1897
MovieCrew • Director
Year
2014
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Invasion 1897
MovieCrew • Writer
Year
2014
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Honors
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Wins: 0Nominations: 1
Year
2015
AMVCA 3
Best Movie Director
Nominee
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Creative connections
1
Repeat collaborators
5
Projects explored
Mercy Aigbe · 2017–2025
Longest partnership
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Mercy Aigbe
Actress
Frequent collaborator2017–2025
2 shared titles
Idia • Victims
Charles Okechukwu O. Venn
Actor
Notable connection2014
1 shared title
Invasion 1897
Annika Álofti
Screen partner
Notable connection2014
1 shared title
Invasion 1897
Adaeze Ibechukwu
Writer
Notable connection2024
1 shared title
The Girl That Saved Me
Alexander Bud
Actor
Notable connection2025
1 shared title
Osamede
Ese Ariremu
Director
Notable connection2025
1 shared title
Idia
Etinosa Idemudia
Actress
Notable connection2025
1 shared title
Osamede
Faithia Williams Balogun
Actress
Notable connection2017
1 shared title
Victims
Collaboration Over Time
Signature Titles
Idia · Top-rated creditOsamede · Box-office leaderThe Girl That Saved Me · Signature creditVictims · Signature creditInvasion 1897 · Signature credit