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Charles Maduemezia (born 4 May) is a Nigerian filmmaker and cinematographer. Chigan Madu is the professional stage name of the Lagos-born creative.

Chigan Madu is the founder and CEO of CM Music Worldwide, a leading record label in the country that represents a number of underground music artists. As a content creator, he has assisted numerous comedians in shooting and directing their comedy skits. Chigan Madu rose to prominence in the industry after directing the blockbuster film Prank Movie, which received positive box office reviews.
 

Chigan Madu's Childhood

Chigan Madu was born on May 4th, to Mr. George Maduemezia and Mrs. Gladys Maduemezia. He was born in the city of Lagos, where he also grew up with his siblings.

The Maduemezias named their son Charles Maduemezia eight days after his birth. He is an Ibo boy from Delta State's southeast region. He was raised in the Christian faith, receiving biblical instruction whenever he went to church. He joined the Drama unit in his local church as a young boy, and he did the same in school, where he was an active member of the Drama society.

Though he performed well in school plays and church dramas, Chigan Madu was more interested in working backstage and eventually became a director. He was also a costumier and stage manager. As a result, his parents were not surprised when he became interested in cinematography later in life.

Chigan Madu Schooling

Chigan Madu has a solid educational foundation. For elementary and secondary school, he attended standard private schools on Lagos's mainland. He was admitted to the University of Ibadan after receiving good grades in his West African School Certificate (WASCE).

In 2012, he graduated from the premier institution after four years of study.

Chigan Madu's Professional Life

Chigan Madu developed an interest in videography while attending university and began receiving paid gigs to work as a videographer. He took his craft seriously and soon became a cinematographer, shooting music videos for university-based artists. He also collaborated with other filmmakers to direct their film projects.

Chigan Madu found work with a media company, Cool FM Nigeria, after graduating from university. Because of his dynamic and creative abilities, he rose through the ranks to become Head Of Content at the radio station's Naija Playlist section in 2014. While working his 9-5 job, he also freelanced as a cinematographer and videographer for clients in Lagos.

Chigan Madu had advanced in the industry to become the Head Of Production at Pranks Nigeria by 2017. That same year, he established his own media company, CM Music Worldwide. The entertainment company also functions as a production and record label. The company is credited with producing Prank Movie, a hit in Nigeria that received positive Box Office ratings and was ranked by Google's Knowledge Panel.

As a music executive, he is collaborating with a couple of underground artists to improve their sound and build a platform for them to become A-list artists in the industry. Chigan Madu also contributes to the ongoing growth of the Afrobeats genre through CM Music Worldwide.

Chigan Madu can be found working hard as a cinematographer when he is not busy with his musical endeavors. He has a diverse list of short film credits, having worked with a variety of content creators and online comedians.

Personal Life of Chigan Madu 

Every year on May 4th, Chigan Madu celebrates his birthday. In Lagos, he lives in a large, well-appointed apartment.

He is MC Edokplor's close friend. The duo has worked on several short film projects together.

Chigan Madu is in a serious relationship with a beautiful young lady, despite the fact that he is not yet married. In addition to his business ventures, he is a humanitarian who contributes to a number of charities, orphanages, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Nigeria.

Chigan Madu Salary

He makes a good living as a cinematographer and film producer as a creative. Chigan Madu's net worth is estimated to be between $35,000 and $50,000.