Kesiena C. Obue is a young female Nigerian Playwright, Director and filmmaker. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, a Diploma in Film and Postgraduate degree in theater Arts, from the renown University of Ibadan. She has written commissioned works for IROKO TV, Africa Magic and Netflix Nigeria.
She has also Written, Directed and Produced three short films, plus some other works for Independent feature and documentary film projects. She has three full length plays –  “Scepter of Grace” “Ivie” and “Hey Brother” also notably writing, directing and producing the critically acclaimed play Hertitude also under review for publication. She has also written successful musicals like Wakaa the Musical, Fela and the Kalakuta Queens and Queen Moremi the Musical.

She has worked on projects of varying sizes and imports in all areas of arts and culture, including the celebration of the state of Lagos ‘Lagos @ 50’ and the feature film Bling Lagos directed by Bolanle Austen Peters. She has a rising reputation as a prolific writer, auteur and critic.  Kesiena is a synergy of talent, good training and a resonant, inclusive worldview. Her voice as a woman and an artist is essential and fully representative of contemporary Nigerian life.
She is poised to tap these for societal growth and development, navigating the complex, global cross-cultural challenges of our 21st century, where Africa is set to play a defining role.

Kesiena’s theatrical and film credits include writing scripts, directing, liaising with artists and other producers, budgeting and coordinating several other artistic and production responsibilities.