Toronto-based Chibie Louis-Okoye is making waves in the film industry as an award-winning Nigerian-Canadian film producer and founder of COLO Studios. With a passion for elevating untapped content resources within African stories, Louis-Okoye has become a thought-provoking force in the world of cinema.
Driven by a deep connection to her heritage, Louis-Okoye combines her creative mind with a passion for storytelling that pushes boundaries. Armed with a master’s graduate degree in innovation and entrepreneurship from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, she is focused on building a profitable and sustainable film company while championing the empowerment of Black women in the industry. Her ambition is to help bridge the gap for black film business producers globally.
Chibie Louis-Okoye’s dedication to storytelling, her entrepreneurial spirit, and her commitment to representing Africa’s rich heritage on the global stage make her a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. Through her work, she is not only shaping the narrative of African cinema but also inspiring others to follow in her footsteps. With her unwavering determination and innovative approach, Louis-Okoye is a producer who is leaving an indelible mark on the industry, and her mission is to ensure the world knows about it.
FEMI MAGAZINE: Natashia Bobbitt: Congratulations on being an award-winning film producer and founder of COLO Studios. What inspired you to establish your own production company, and what are your goals for COLO Studios?
Thank you. I established COLO Studios because I want to create a home for the stories that I desire to bring to people’s screens and I want an opportunity to oversee my own process and work at my own pace from building the team, to facilitating the creative process, so that I can ensure there remains authenticity in African stories coming into the world. Our vision at COLO Studios is the center the African Experience on the world stage. Every day, we intend to chip away at this grand vision with the kind of stories we tell.
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