Uzoamaka Power confirmed as panellist for NECLive 2026
Uzoamaka Power, Nigerian actor, writer and director, has been confirmed as a panellist at NECLive 2026, bringing experience across film and television to conversations about storytelling, representation and the evolving Nigerian creative industry.
Power has appeared in productions including MTV Shuga, Mami Wata, With Difficulty Comes Ease and The Weekend, building a screen career across different genres and narratives.
Her directorial debut, Love Language, won the Jury Prize at Nollywood Week Paris and received a nomination at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs). Her short film My Body, God’s Temple also earned an AMVCA nomination, marking further recognition of her work behind the camera.
In 2026, Power wrote Call of My Life, a film that established her as Nigeria’s highest-grossing writer of the year, further expanding her contributions to the country’s film industry.
Her work explores themes of culture, identity and human experience, reflecting an interest in stories that examine personal and societal realities through film and television.
At NECLive 2026, Power brings a perspective shaped by acting, writing and directing, offering insight into the creative process, the importance of authentic storytelling and the opportunities for Nigerian filmmakers to connect local experiences with wider audiences.
