Akhabue Evans Ebalu, also known as Director En'man, is a Nigerian producer, cinematographer and film director. He works and directs for Carel Films, where he is also the chief executive officer of the company. He has directed music videos of Nathaniel Bassey, Dunsin Oyekan, Sinach, Ada Ehi, Rozey, Eben, Jahdiel, Testimony Jaga, Samsong, Victoria Orenze, Sunmisola Agbebi and the late Liberian gospel minister Moses Swarey.
Biography Early life He started playing musical instruments at age five and became a music producer at age twelve, beginning with tape overdub before entering into filmmaking at age 20.
Career Evans is a lawyer by profession and was called to the Nigerian bar at age 21. He has founded two companies; BTSGram (Behind The Scene Gram) and Music Video Market Place. BTS-Gram is a filmmaking blog that has collaborated with brands like; Feiyiu tech FY, Hollyland Technology, 3d lut creator, Teffest by Omotola Jalande-Ekeinde, Gvm LED, Insta360, Gudsenmoza, Zhiyun_tech, Filmcrux. In October 2022, he directed Tim Godfrey’s “FEARLESS CONCERT” which was held at Eko Convention Center, Lagos Nigeria. He’s so responsible for Yamaha’s high-level visual productions in Africa.
Filmography +YearArtistSongDirected2014RozeyKingingYes2015SinachI know who I am Yes2016Ada EhiI TestifyYes2016Ada EhiOnly YouYes2016EbenVictoryYes2016JahdielThis My HandsYes2017JahdielLike YouYes2017TestimonyIgaraYes2019SamsongE Dey WorkYes2019SinachOmemma (Sinach live in concert 2019)Yes2020SinachAll Things are ReadyYes2020Eben feat. Nathaniel BasseyNo one like youYes2020Moses BlissToo FaithfulYes2025LuwiArmamentYes2025Nathaniel BasseyO DaraYes2025Mercy ChinwoFrom The Rising (LIVE)Yes2025Sunmisola AgbebiTomorrowYes2025Nathaniel BasseyHallelujah FestivalYes2025JudikayNot DoneYes2025Sunmisola AgbebiHallelujahYes2025Rotimikeys x GaisebabaBenefitYes2025Grace Oluwaloju x Theophilus SundayPower Of GodYes2025JudikayHave You SeenYes2025Mercy Chinwo feat. MOG MusicNone Like You LordYes2025Grace Oluwaloju, KaestringsThe Glory (Live)Yes2025Sunmisola AgbebiWORSHIP MEDLEY Vol. 3Yes2025Mercy ChinwoOnyeomaYes2025Moses Bliss EbenezerYes2025Ebukasongs x Okopi PetersonWhateverYes2025Nathaniel BasseyDancing Around MedleyYes2025Moses BlissThank YouYes2025Bidemi OlaobaMany Many ThingsYes2025RotimikeysLightYes2025Anthony Kani, Minister GUCNever Again (Live)Yes2026Dunsin OyekanBurnYes2026Tim GodfreyInifinityYes2026Aidee Ime feat. Dasola AkinbuleYHWHYes2026Moses BlissUnending JoyYes2026Tkeyz, Gaise BabaBaba ModupeYes2026Chinyere UdomaIF E NOR BE GODYes2026Chinyere UdomaUnbelievable MiraclesYes2026Testimony JOESUDDENLY SUDDENLYYes2026Nathaniel BasseyJehovahYes2026Dunsin Oyekan feat. Pastor E.A AdeboyeAMENYes2026Preye Odede feat. Prinx EmmanuelDey PrayYes2026JudikayRiwa OtitoYes2026Rhema OnuohaI Love Your NameYes2026Dunsin OyekanNew WineYes2026Moses BlissThe Mountain ExperienceYes2026Joan KaboleriYou ReignYes2026ElSammy, SinachMightyYes2026Dr Ugonma, Nathaniel Bassey What a GodYes2026Tim Godfrey, Fearless C., NosaWe Raise A SoundYes2026 Victoria OrenzeRoomYes2026Mercy ChinwoOkakaYes
Awards SSMA (South-South Media Awards) 2014, Video Director of the Year (En’man – Kilq (Ileke) (Nominated & won it) Loveworld Awards- Nominated as Video Editor of the year in 2016 & 2017 LMAM (Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry Awards) Category- Directing, Editing & motion graphics (2016-2019)
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