Prince Daniel Aboki is a prominent figure in the Nigerian media and film industries. He is widely known and respected for his decades of involvement in radio, where he earned the nickname "Aboki" (meaning "friend" in Hausa).

Career Highlights:

Radio: He is a multi-award-winning Broadcast Journalist and the Group Programme Director at Steam & Globe Broadcasting and Communications, overseeing stations like Cool FM, Wazobia FM, Nigeria Info, and Arewa Radio across various Nigerian cities (Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Kano, Onitsha). He anchors the "Una wake up" show on weekdays.

Film: Prince Daniel Aboki has successfully transitioned into the film industry as a director. His debut film, "Mai Martaba," has achieved significant recognition, becoming the third film chosen by the Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee to represent the country at the Academy Awards for the Best International Feature Film category. "Mai Martaba" is a Hausa-language historical epic from Kannywood (the Northern Nigerian film industry) and is noted as the most expensive Kannywood production to date. He has also directed the film "Kaka."

Media Consulting & Mentoring: He is a Media Consultant, Mentor, and Trainer.

UN Peace Ambassador: He holds the title of UN Peace Ambassador.

Education Advocacy: Prince Daniel Aboki has advocated for an overhaul of the school curriculum in Nigeria, particularly in mass communication, to meet the practical demands of the modern media industry. He emphasizes the need for versatility in skills such as video editing, scriptwriting, voice acting, photography, and on-air presentation.

Achievements and Recognition:

He is an alumnus of Cambridge International College, Jersey, UK, where he studied Mass Communication & Media Administration.

He has received over 98 national and international awards, including an Honorary Doctorate Degree from YIST, London, and Winner of Best Short Film at the Toronto Nollywood International Film Festival, Canada.

"Mai Martaba" has been nominated for awards at the African Film Festival (TAFF) in the United States and earned nominations at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA).

His selection for the Oscars for "Mai Martaba" is considered a significant milestone for Nigerian cinema, showcasing Kannywood's cultural contributions on a broader scale and promoting a more inclusive version of Nigerian cinema.

Prince Daniel Aboki's work is seen as a representation of Nigerian storytelling and filmmaking prowess, bringing the voices and stories of Nigerians to a global stage.