|
Joel Okuyo Atiku, also known as Prynce, is a Ugandan actor, model and lecturer at Uganda Christian University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration and Makerere University. His film acting breakthrough came when he was cast as the Devil's reincarnation in Ugandan director Matt Bish's 2007 Film Battle Of The Souls, a popular Ugawood Movie. It was based on the real-life story of the director's brother Roger Mugisha. Joel is also the President of his own company The Lhynnq-X, Inc. Born in Arua on 3 December 1983 to Major Gabriel Francis Atiku and Yena Drakuru, his debut villain role won him over five international accolades including Best Supporting Actor at the Balafon Film Festival in Bari, Italy and 2009's Best Actor in Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in Lagos, Nigeria. Other awards include Best Actor at both Ubuntu Village, Colorado in 2010 and the 2011 Zanzibar International Film Festival [ZIFF] in Tanzania.
|
