USA / 2016 / 14mins / Documentary / English

Mr. Gele, the docu-film, focuses on the man, the story and the craft of the celebrated Houston-based Nigerian Gele (headwear) artist, Mr. Hakeem Oluwasegun Olaleye, popularly known as Mr. Segun Gele. Segun Gele is a self-taught creative who has been able to use his skills as a Gele designer and makeup artist to exalt the beauty of women around the world. He plays a major role in the Nigerian fashion community and beyond. In never-before seen footage, the documentary captures a glimpse of his life as a husband, father, son and businessman and shines some light into the intrigue that surrounds him as a personality. Insightful interviews are given by his mother, wife, clients and longtime friends. This film is engaging and leaves the audience inspired by a man who has been able to defy all stereotypes and become successful in a female dominated profession.

Gladys Edeh

Born in Guymon, Oklahoma and raised in the Northern part of Nigeria - Kano State, Nigeria, Gladys “Gee” Edeh fell in love with movies from the age of 13. She started her film career in 2008 and produced her very first film, But Mamah, which screened at the Landmark Midtown Art Cinema in Atlanta, GA and subsequently selected to be part of the ION Film Festival that occurred in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Shortly thereafter, she formed KokoAtDawn Productions, LLC where she serves as the cinematographer, director, producer and editor. Gladys has been very active in the Atlanta Film Community and has served on several film projects as a director, producer, production manager, 1st and 2nd Camera Assistant, just to name a few. She directed and produced Mr. Gele: The Man. The Story. The Craft, which has been in over 10 film festivals to date. Gladys has been a resident of Atlanta, GA for over 20 years and currently lives with her husband and two beautiful children. Learn More