Nneka Onuorah is a multifaceted creative professional, boasting a remarkable array of accomplishments as an award-winning documentary filmmaker, television producer, and passionate activist of Nigerian-American heritage.
Notably, her film "The Same Difference" garnered widespread recognition for its poignant exploration of internalized homophobia within the black lesbian community, earning a prestigious GLAAD award nomination in the "Best Documentary" category.
Throughout her illustrious career, Onuorah has amassed an impressive slate of credits, including field producer on the Netflix original docu-series "First and Last," which delves into the complex issues surrounding inmates' intake and release from the prison system, as well as "My House," a documentary-series that sheds light on the vibrant black queer vogue scene for Viceland.
Most recently, she collaborated with acclaimed Director Dee Rees and esteemed Oscar-winning producer Cassian Elwes on the upcoming feature film "The Last Thing He Wanted," further solidifying her reputation as a talented and versatile filmmaker.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Onuorah is dedicated to using her platform to amplify the voices of marginalized communities, having worked extensively on the "Black Girls Rock" awards and her "We are All Women Campaign," a groundbreaking global initiative aimed at promoting equitable healthcare and housing for lesbian women worldwide.
