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Who is Oliver Mbamara

Oliver O. Mbamara, Esq (DGN) Lawyer, Filmmaker, Actor, Writer, Director, Producer

Oliver O. Mbamara, Esq (DGN) Lawyer, Filmmaker, Actor, Writer, Director, Producer

 

Biography / Filmography

Oliver Oscar Mbamara is originally from Nigeria. After becoming an Attorney in Nigeria, he practiced Law while simultaneously engaging in entertainment performances. He later moved to the United States where he passed the New York Bar examination and was subsequently admitted to practice as an Attorney. He is presently an Administrative Judge of New York State.

Having engaged in theater and film while he was in Nigeria, Oliver continued to write and perform on arrival in New York while not giving up on his legal profession. In 2001, while performing a one-man poetic drama piece during the book-signing event of his poetry book titled POEMS OF LIFE, he was spotted and invited to play the lead role in an off-Broadway show titled “THE PRISONER OF KALAKIRI” by Prof. Chudi Uwazuruike. He went on to direct and also play the lead role in Zulu Sofola’s WEDLOCK OF THE GODS. At this time, Oliver was also writing a book based on real life experiences of the average African immigrant in the United States. With the popularity of the Nigerian film industry called “Nollywood,” growing in leaps and bounds, in 2004, Oliver was convinced by some friend
s in the industry to turn the book into a screenplay and he went ahead to collaborate with two other producers to shoot it as one of the first African films to be shot in the USA under the title, THIS AMERICA. The film turned out to be a success and helped lay the foundation for the proliferation of other subsequent African films and filmmakers in the African Diaspora today. The much anticipated sequel to “This America,” titled ON THE RUN AGAIN is about to be released.

Oliver has gone ahead to write and produce other films while also making his mark as a published poet, playwright, and actor. His other works in film include: writing and directing the epic feature film, SLAVE WARRIOR (based on true-life experiences in a typical African society during the coming of trans-Atlantic slave trade www.SlaveWarrior.com). Writing and directing the SPADE MOVIE feature film series; THE LAST ASSIGNMENT and THE RETURN OF SPADE, which address the issue of artifacts and human trafficking, slave labor, and forced prostitution (www.SpadeMovie.com). Creating, writing, and directing the television comedy drama series titled CULTURES, aimed at expressing and creating awareness and understanding for immigrant cultures in America and the Diaspora (www.CulturesTVseries.com). Oliver has a book of musical dance-drama titled FLAME OF LOVE which he hopes will someday catch the attention of a Broadway producer.
 


Personal Life and Appreciation (In Oliver's words) "As you would agree after browsing through this website, effort has been made to tell you a lot about my works and my humble self. I am just another Soul working towards a balance. I have a lot to learn about life and do have my human frailties to improve upon. If there is anything left untold about my life, it is probably private and I do appreciate your understanding about this. Thank you for stopping by and thank you for all your support and encouragement. 

More blessings."


Hobbies/Pastime: Oliver played soccer-league and still jumps at every opportunity to “tap some leather.” He was a martial arts student and teacher during his high school/college days and the essential tenets and disciplines of martial arts are still well imbibed in him. He enjoys photography and some of his shots are regularly being used in standard publications. Oliver enjoys cooking and being creative about dishes. He loves people who see the bright side and humor in everyday life, he appreciates open-minded individuals, and loves being around humble people. 


Motto/Guiding Principles: (Oliver is still learning and working on these principles)

· Forgive the past, learn the lessons, and look to the future. 
· Love life, live the moment, but attach not to the pleasures. 
· Do the best you can, and be content with what comes through. 
· Have faith, but leave not for tomorrow what can be done today. 
· Be positive in your thoughts, but reasonable in your expectations.
· Be hopeful and ambitious, but move to put your dreams to work.
· Believe if you will, but let your experience be your authority.
· Seek to know about life, but begin the quest with yourself.
· Life is the stage and man is the actor, but how’s the act?

 

Oliver O. Mbamara, Esq (DGN) Actor, Lawyer, Filmmaker, Writer, Director, Producer

Oliver O. Mbamara, Esq (DGN) Lawyer, Filmmaker, Actor, Writer, Director, Producer

 

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