Jblessing
Jibril Blessing (born 15 April 1988), professionally known as Jblessing, is a Kenyan television producer, music video director and cinematographer. He has produced music videos, some of which have won national awards, through his company Link Video Global. He also was on two separate occasions the director of the Churchill Show, a comedy television programme.
Jblessing | |
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| Born | Jibril Blessing 15 April 1988 |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Occupation | Filmmaker, music video director, cinematographer |
| Years active | 2008-present |
Notable work | Churchill Show Director, Link Video Global Founder. Pace Africa co founder |
| Website | www |
Career
Jblessing started off as a freelance video director and producer; he later founded Link Video Global,[1] a production company based in Nairobi. Link Video has launched and established the careers of several musicians and producers, including Willy Paul[2] and music video producer Young Wallace.
Blessing directed the Churchill Show in 2016–2017 and again in 2019; he left the first time to grow Link Video,[3] and he was forced out the second time for reported disagreements with management, apparently over the company's refusal to pay airfare for his assistant.[4] In 2017, an error made by Blessing caused NTV, broadcaster of the programme, to be unable to air an entire episode.[5]
Personal life
Blessing was formerly engaged with Chantelle; the two had a son named Kyle who died at the age of six months.[6] J Blessing broke up with her in 2017 after she uploaded a video to social media showing her kissing another man;[7] she maintained that they were never married and that the relationship never truly came together.[8]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Video Director of The Year | Mwafaka Awards | Won |
| 2011 | Best Video Director | Groove Awards | Won |
| 2011 | Best Video Director | Mwafaka Awards | Won |
| 2012 | Best Video Director | Groove Awards | Nominated |
| 2012 | Best Video Director | Mwafaka Awards | Won |
| 2013 | Best Video Director | Mwafaka Awards | Won |
| 2014 | Video Director of the year | Uganda's VIGA Awards | Nominated |
| 2012 | Best Video Director | Uganda's VIGA Awards[9] | Nominated |
Videography
| Video:inspire | Artist: nameles |
|---|---|
| "Mpenzi" | Willy Paul |
| "Koffi Yo" | Master Piece ft Dk and Cabassa |
| "Beautiful People" | Eko Dyda |
| "Conquerer" | Joyce Omondi |
| "Sari Sari" | Dk Kwenye Beat featuring Antoneosol |
| "My City My Town" | Prezzo and Cannibal |
| "Prophesy" | Exodus |
| "Just a Way" | Kaberere and Mr Vee |
| "Msaidizi" | Gloria Muliro |
| "Pendo" | Guardian Angel |
| "We Be Happening" | All Stars |
| "Zongelela" | Soc |
| "Pokea Sifa" | Lady Bee |
| "Yaweh" | Denno ft Danco |
| "dace ya boss" | Koffi Olomide |
| "still standing" | Cindy Sanyu |
| "Tucheze" | Ferre Gola ft.Victoria Kimani |
| "Baraka zangu" | Rebecca Soki |
| "Hold Me" | Monique ft. Ketchup |
References
- Ghafla Kenya, Meet the Kenyan Production Company .
- Niaje Blog, The Man Who discovered my talent. Archived 2016-08-21 at the Wayback Machine
- Mosongo, Josephine (3 June 2017). "JBLESSING: I have paid my dues". Daily Nation. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- Zawadi, Rajab (3 December 2019). "Why J Blessing has yet again been kicked out of 'Churchill Show'". Nairobi News. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- Samora, Javan (7 June 2017). "NTV once missed airing a whole Churchill show because of this MAN'S 'awful' MISTAKE". Tuko. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- Ngigi, Elizabeth (20 August 2019). "I prayed for my son but he died, says J Blessing". The Star. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- Nyota, Caren (20 April 2017). "J Blessing FINALLY breaks his silence after being dumped by partner". The Star. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- "Chantelle: Why J Blessing and I broke up". The Standard. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- , Jblessing Nominated in Uganda.