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Ego has over 25 years of experience in the creative industry as an actor, producer, and director, making her a pioneering figure in African cinema. She is passionate about celebrating African stories and promoting social equity, particularly gender equality, through impactful films and media initiatives. As the Founder and Managing Director of Temple Productions and Temple Media, her projects have included corporate work with many local and international organizations as well critical acclaimed Films which have received numerous awards, showcased at prestigious festivals such as AFRIFF, Urban World, AMAA, and Black Star, with screenings in London, Brazil, Barbados, South Africa, and the USA. Beyond film, Ego has been involved in visual arts and education. She organized the Crosscurrents exhibition, featuring Italian and Nigerian artists, and has advised and consulted for other exhibitions. She was one of twelve co-founders of Lagos Preparatory and Secondary School Ikoyi, a British curriculum private school set up in May 2002 to provide first-class education to the students and continues to serve in the board and also served on the advisory board of the Oando foundation. Ego's leadership roles extend to several boards. She serves as Chair of the Lagos Fringe Festival, a multi disciplinary arts festival and as a board member at the Mirabel Centre, the first SARC in Nigeria advocating for and supporting victims of sexual and gender-based violence. Other boards include the Eastern Nigeria Film & Art Initiative and the Miss Nigeria organization. She has served on various film juries as well as judging status for script, book and talent festivals. Currently a member of the AFRIFF Jury 2024, Women in the Arts Nigeria 2024. A member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, the Association of Movie Producers, and the Forum of Women in Film and TV Nigeria. Committed to advancing women in leadership, she is an active member of Gaia Africa, an all-women business club. As the 60th President of the International Women’s Society, she led numerous charitable initiatives across Nigeria.