J Blessing
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J Blessing | |
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| Born | Jibril Blessing 15 April 1988 |
| Occupations | Filmmaker, music video director, cinematographer |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Notable work | Churchill Show director, Link Video Global, Keep Pace Africa, Digitone Agency |
| Website | www |
Jibril Blessing (born 15 April 1988),[1] professionally known as J Blessing or jblessing, is a Kenyan cinematographer and music video and television producer and director. He is the cinematographer and director of the TV comedy series The Churchill Show.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Blessing grew up in the suburbs of Komarock Phase 2, near Zone 3 and started out as a dancer.[2] He studied at the Los Angeles Film School in California.[3][better source needed]
Career
[edit | edit source]After working as a freelance video director and producer, Blessing founded Link Video Global, a production company based in Nairobi.[2][4] He also owns Digitone Agency[5] and is co-founder and CEO of Keep Pace Africa.[citation needed] Musicians and producers who credit him for starting their careers include Willy Paul[6] and music video producer Young Wallace.[citation needed]
Blessing is the longest-serving video producer on The Churchill Show.[2][7][8][9] As of December 2019[update] he was also developing new shows for the production company, Laugh Industry.[10]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Until 2017, Blessing was in a long-term relationship with Chantelle, with whom he had a son, who died young.[11] Since 2018, he has been rumored to be in a relationship with singer Avril and to have fathered a child by her,[12][1] but he introduced a different woman as his girlfriend in November 2018.[13] He is the father of singer Laika's first child.[14]
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| ? | Video Director of The Year | Mwafaka Awards | Won |
| 2011 | Best Video Director | Groove Awards | Won |
| 2011 | Best Video Director | Mwafaka Awards | Won |
| 2012 | Best Video Director | Groove Awards | Nominated |
| 2013 | Best Video Director | Mwafaka Awards | Won[15] |
| 2014 | Best Video Director | Mwafaka Awards | Won[15][16] |
| 2014 | Best Video Director | Uganda's VIGA Awards | Nominated[16] |
Videography
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| Video:inspire | Artist: nameles |
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| "Mpenzi" | Willy Paul |
| "Koffi Yo" | Master Piece ft Dk and Cabassa |
| "Beautiful People" | Eko Dyda |
| "Conquerer" | Joyce Omondi |
| "Sari Sari" | Dk Kwenye Beat featuring Antoneosol |
| "My City My Town" | Prezzo and Cannibal |
| "Prophesy" | Exodus |
| "Just a Way" | Kaberere and Mr Vee |
| "Msaidizi" | Gloria Muliro |
| "Pendo" | Guardian Angel |
| "We Be Happening" | All Stars |
| "Zongelela" | Soc |
| "Pokea Sifa" | Lady Bee |
| "Yaweh" | Denno ft Danco |
| "dace ya boss" | Koffi Olomide |
| "still standing" | Cindy Sanyu |
| "Tucheze" | Ferre Gola ft.Victoria Kimani |
| "Baraka zangu" | Rebecca Soki |
| "Hold Me" | Monique ft. Ketchup |
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Official website Archived 2021-11-02 at the Wayback Machine