Despite relocating to Canada, celebrated actress and filmmaker Amandla Ebeye—formerly known as Amanda Ebeye—continues to make remarkable strides in Nollywood.
The proud mother of two remains deeply committed to her craft, skilfully balancing family, career, and business.
For Ebeye, social media may be a powerful tool for entertainers, but she prefers to draw a clear line between her personal and professional life. “I just like to keep family family and work work. As an entertainer, social media aids my work. Apart from wishing family members a happy birthday once in a while, I use it strictly for work. I don’t enjoy mixing both,” she said in a recent interview.
Her ability to juggle multiple responsibilities—as a mother, wife, filmmaker, and entrepreneur—comes down to faith and teamwork. “God guides me in all I do,” she said.
“I also have a very strong and loyal team that has worked with me since 2018. Some of them I’ve known for over 20 years. We handle all my projects together, and they do an amazing job.”
As a filmmaker, Amandla Ebeye is intentional about the stories she tells, particularly with regard to women’s representation.
“I start out with women in mind because I am a woman, and my stories should speak to me. But they often end up resonating with everyone, and that gives me a lot of joy. I’ll say I tell stories that speak to everyone,” she revealed.
When asked about her most challenging project to date, Ebeye pointed to Horrors, a short film she directed and starred in alongside her son. “It was emotional and partly my story,” she admitted.
“I’m naturally a happy girl, and I love shooting comedy, drama, and romance. But Horrors was emotionally intense. Working with my son made it even more personal.”