Lucky Udu
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Lucky David Udu (born 2 June 1997, from Owanta, Ika North East) is a Nigerian videographer, YouTuber, and content creator. He is the founder of Lucky Udu Studio, and of Lucky Udu Foundation. Udu tell stories about various Nigerian people and communities through video contents published on social media.[1][2] He is renowned for platforming forgotten Nigerian celebrities. He also uses his platforms to crowdsource funding and other kinds of patronage and support for such individuals.[3]
Background and career
[edit]Udu studied English at Elizade University. He is the Director of Youth Sensitization and Rehabilitation Affairs at the Nigerian Youth Congress.[1][4][5] Udu has mentioned in an interview that he was inspired to use social media to tell important stories from watching Nas Daily.[6] Among the numerous former celebrities Lucky Udu has interviewed are: Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku; musicians Sky B, J'odie, Adaz, Franca Tia Tia, Agatha Moses and Soty; as well as skitmakers Denilson Igwe and Thespian Nozy.[7][8][9] In October 2022, Lucky Udu extensively documented the flood disaster that devastated Lokoja and other parts of Nigeria.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Nwafor (2021-11-13). "PROFILE: Lucky Udu, a poverty activist indeed!". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Emmanuel, Hope Abah (2022-07-14). "Girl, 12, married off as 3rd wife in Benue rescued - Daily Trust". DailyTrust Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Amusan, Latiifah (2023-06-14). "Why Apostle Chibuzor stopped sponsoring Happie Boys - Lucky Udu". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (2023-02-28). "Results: Lucky Udu sympathises with Nigerians over 'stolen mandate'". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Bankole, Idowu (2022-04-11). "Buhari is not problem of Nigeria, Lucky Udu insists". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Channels Television (2024-12-01). How Social Media Has Helped Me To Tell Important Stories - Lucky Udu | Rubbin' Minds. Retrieved 2025-01-08 – via YouTube.
- ^ Peaceman, Pandora (2024-07-30). "Mark Angel, Denilson Igwe Spotted Together Amid Ongoing Feud". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ Omosola, Friday (March 12, 2024). "Remember Soty of 'Malaria' fame? Her recent looks will shock you". PremiumTimes. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "'I'm not a madman,' Hanks Anuku speaks on viral video of him roaming streets [Video]". Vanguard News. 2024-06-09. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
- ^ "BBC World Service - Newsday, Nigeria floods: 'Big houses are being swallowed by water'". BBC. 2022-10-13. Retrieved 2025-01-08.