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Bio
Norman Busigu is a British-Ugandan, born and raised in North-West London (UK). Norman (a member of the prestigious Forbes BLK and Soho House communities) is an award-winning independent Filmmaker, Media Broadcaster and published fashion Model. To gain a quick snapshot into Norman and his vibrant personality/portfolio career in the creative industries, have a watch of the 1 min intro-video below!
Notably, Norman in December 2023 was recognised by GQ South Africa as "Africa's Modern Storyteller" for his pioneering work in film/media, by helping to positively shape Africa's perception globally. Norman currently has two critically acclaimed Docu-Films to his name: "Ghana: Africa's Exciting Entry Point" (2022) and "Nigeria: Can Its Youth Shape Its Future?" (2023). In February 2025 via Yahoo Finance, Norman has announced his eagerly anticipated third Docu-Film "Jamaica: Africa's Close Cousin?" - coming soon! Have a watch of Norman's three minute showreel below, that showcases his best bits over the years across Film, TV, Radio and Live Events.
In 2022, Norman completed his first Docu-Film - "Ghana: Africa's Exciting Entry Point?", produced by So Fraiche Media. This Docu-Film critically examines the phenomenal rise of tourism in Ghana, and contributing factors causing this prominent trend. Notably, Norman and the team were granted Press Access to leading festival, Afrochella 2021, which was headlined by Grammy award-winning artist, Wizkid. Have a watch of the two min trailer below.
- Notable accomplishments of this Docu-Film include the following:
- Screened at the Private members Club White City Soho House (June 2022) and Redchurch Cinema (Soho House) (August 2022) - with Deborah Ababio (The Global Entertainment Director for Vogue) and members of the Ghanaian High Commission (UK) in attendance at the former
- Widely supported across leading Ghanaian media and publications (e.g. see image below)
- Aired on British Television (via SKY TV) in September 2022
- Screened at Cambridge University (January 2023)
- Shortlisted as a Semi-Finalist at the Paris International Short Festival, IMDB Qualified (April 2023)
In 2023, Norman successfully completed his second highly anticipated Docu-Film titled "Nigeria: Can Its Youth Shape Its Future?", produced by the Milade Films. See below for the Official Trailer. 6 stunning screening events took place to showcase the new project. Venues included SOAS University, Queen Mary University London, The Lexi Cinema and Soho House in London (UK), Paris (France) and Miami (Florida, USA). This Docu-Fim notably was shortlisted at the "Pulling Focus African American Film Festival" 2024 (Iowa, USA) and the IMDb verified "Cannes Arts Film Fest" (Cannes, France) May 2024.
- This Docu-Film was widely supported by leading media hubs and publications in Africa, including:
- GQ South Africa
- The Guardian (Nigeria)
- Channels TV (the most awarded television station in Africa)
- Pulse (Nigeria)
- Starr103.5FM (Ghana)
- GHOne TV (Ghana)
- Metro TV (Ghana)
- Punch Newspapers (Nigeria)
- Vanguard (Nigeria)
- MBU.UG (Uganda)
- Some of Norman’s notable accolades in the fashion world include:
- Walking for Gert-Johan Coetzee's AW2025 Collection at an On-Schedule London Fashion Week show
- Being 1 of 3 Models selected for the official launch campaign for Soho House's new product line, Soho Skin in 2022 (see below);
- Featuring in ELLE Magazine, London Fashion Week AW2020;
- photoshoots in Hong Kong in 2019, wherein he modeled Designer Diane Goldie’s Bespoke Kimonos.
- Chosen as one of four interns at Julien MacDonald’s SS2019 On-Schedule London Fashion Week Show in September 2018, where he also met the globally accomplished Model, Winnie Harlow.
- Winning the modelling competition Fashion4Africa UK 2018, Norman was published in Black Beauty Magazine & London Runway Magazine.
- Coverboy for London Runway Magazine (December 2022 Issue)
HOSTING
Norman Busigu presenting at the International Design Awards, March 2021
YANGA! TV: Norman Busigu x NHS Interview with Pome Knight, December 2020
BEN TV (International News Correspondent) : ENDSARS (Nigeria) discussion/debate chaired by Norman Busigu, October 2020
Our World with Norman Busigu (created, directed and presented by Norman Busigu): previously aired on BEN TV
Norman Busigu presenting at the Miss Caribbean UK Live Finals (Communication Round), November 2019
University of Law, Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Annual lecture (audio only): Moderated by Norman Busigu, 2019
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