Writing
Chinaza “Naz” Onuzo (born 1989) is a renowned Nigerian filmmaker celebrated for his impactful work as a screenwriter, film producer, and director. Co-founder of Inkblot Productions, Chinaza has been a driving force behind the rise of modern Nollywood, crafting and producing standout films such as The Department (2015), The Wedding Party (2016), The Arbitration (2016), New Money (2018), The Set Up (2019), Love Is War (2019), and Quam’s Money (2020). He directed the romantic comedy Who’s the Boss (2020) and co-wrote Far From Home (2022), Nigeria's first young adult series commissioned by Netflix. His creative vision has led Inkblot Productions into strategic partnerships with global platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, fueling the international expansion of Nollywood cinema. Chinaza's journey, which started in finance and private equity, evolved into a passion for storytelling and filmmaking—making him one of Nigeria's most influential content creators in film production, screenwriting, and direction. His diverse portfolio and role in establishing Africa’s content on streaming giants position him as a top-tier film industry leader in Nigeria and across the continent.
Popular in | Nollywood |
Also known as | Naz Onuzo |
Popular as | Writing |
Gender | MALE |
Year | Movie & Role |
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2023 | No Way Through as Directing |
2023 | No Way Through as Production |
2022 | The Blood Covenant as Writing |
2022 | The Blood Covenant as Production |
2022 | The Perfect Arrangement as Directing |
2022 | The Perfect Arrangement as Writing |
2022 | The Set Up 2 as Directing |
2022 | The Set Up 2 as Writing |
2022 | Palava! as Writing |
2021 | Charge and Bail as Writing |
2020 | Who's the Boss as Directing |
2020 | Who's the Boss as Writing |
2020 | Quam's Money as Writing |
2018 | Moms at War as Writing |
2018 | New Money as Writing |
2018 | Up North as Writing |
2017 | My Wife & I as Production |
2016 | The Arbitration as Writing |
2015 | The Department as Writing |
2015 | Out of Luck as Writing |