My Euro tour: Dublin (Part I)
When my big sister said she was heading to Dublin, Ireland for the 8th World Conference on Biomechanics, I was excited to tag along. As a writer and book lover, I’ve been reading Irish writers since grade school. I was also looking forward to the progressive vibes since they voted to repeal one of the […]
“For Love of the Game” art exhibit at Magasins Généraux (Paris)
To accompany the 2018 World Cup, Magasins Généraux—a multi-use space near the Ourcq Canal in Pantin, Paris—devoted their inaugural summer season to the game of football, a welcome sight post-France’s World Cup victory. It was great to check out an exhibit in the neighborhood, around the corner from the apartment I was staying in. From the outside, […]
“New York, I Love You” on Shorts TV
My short film “New York, I Love You,” starring MaameYaa Boafo, Momo Dione, and Zainab Jah, will again be airing on Shorts TV (DirecTV Channel 573) today Friday, August 10 and Wednesday, August 15 at 4 : 20 PM / 7 : 20 PM Eastern Time. “New York, I Love You” is a film about Viviane, a neurotic, struggling actress […]
My Euro Tour
Happy Summer! I can’t believe it’s August already, but thankfully I took some time off for a long vacation. When my client contract ended, I got out of New York and the States for some much needed rest and relaxation. I’m calling it my Euro tour, a month traveling through Dublin, London and Paris. It’s […]
Joy Dancer Documentary
Joy Dancer is an upcoming documentary project on choreographer Greg Maqoma, founder of Vuyani Dance Theatre, South Africa’s first black-owned dance company. Produced by Sylvia Solf and Suzanne Smith, the documentary will explore the life story, creative process, and artistic leadership of Gregory Maqoma, who rose from the streets of apartheid South Africa to receive a […]
#BlackWomenFilmmakersSpeak: My Interview on Shadow and Act
Thanks Shadow & Act for this great profile of my work, part of Tambay Obenson’s #BlackWomenFilmmakersSpeak series highlighting 33 women filmmakers. Read the excerpt of my interview below and read the whole profile on S&A. Black Women Filmmakers Speak is a series curated by Shadow and Act that spotlights women visionaries in film and their inspiring body […]
How to make a living as a NYC creative: 10 Tips for building your creative financial future
If you want to have a future in film or TV then, for goodness sake, do not take that sh*tty job in film & TV. Go get a job in financial services, make a ton of money and, when you’re fed up with selling your soul for a quick buck, quit and make your dream […]
C-cubed
The front gate of Cornelia Connelly College in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria,where my late mother Elizabeth attended secondary school. Students affectionately call it C-cubed (2013).
My Life as a Number
So I finally bought a scale. I normally never (ever ever) weigh myself because I prefer to stay active–with dance, yoga, jogging, and regular fitness classes at the gym–but I figured I should start monitoring my weight since my metabolism is definitely changing as I get older. To be honest, I’ve always had a messed […]
The Brave Artist Podcast – Episode 2: Film festival roundup
In Episode 2 of The Brave Artist podcast, host Iquo B. Essien reviews the Oscar noms and films at Sundance. Plus, we track down all the Iquo’s on SoundCloud! This week’s Brave Artist award goes to Yance Ford, who became the first transgender director to be nominated for an Oscar for his documentary Strong Island, […]
Testimonials
Nyasha Laing
Consultant, NAACP Legal Defense FundIquo is a talented filmmaker and a patient interviewer. Her ability to connect with veteran civil rights leaders at major gathering at the Ford Foundation ensured that the story of the organization was told at this important milestone, despite technical and production constraints.
Ebbe Bassey
Owner, 10Wembly ProductionsI have worked with Iquo on two short film projects. She is a very talented, creative, goal-oriented, self-motivated individual. Iquo is patient and works well with everyone. She is an asset to any company that is lucky to have her as an employee.
Roy Sirengo
Founder, ecoMUKTIIquo is a talented, creative and strategic thinker. She did an amazing job on our marketing strategy that really helped us derive the most value from our marketing budget. We really appreciate the depth of her work and how it helped ecoMUKTI build stakeholders in the early stages.
Edinam Oton
Publisher, The AFRicanIquo has worked with me on The AFRican magazine and AFRicanmag.com for more than 3 years. She's been a writer, editor, blogger and many other roles without titles that are necessary to make a small independent publishing venture work. Iquo is that rare combination of high energy, gumption and ideas coupled with a pragmatic can do spirit that encourages and motivates others around her.
Amy Paul
Grants and Communications Director, PossibleI have had the absolute joy of working with Iquo at Culture Project. She is a brilliant writer/communicator, strategist, and overall creative person. She gets the job done. Most of all, she leads by doing, listening, and bringing other people on board.