About
Ethiopian producer Nahu began his career as a best boy before rising through East Africa’s film scene. A MultiChoice Talent Factory alumnus and Kalasha winner for Cheza, he founded 1960 Multimedia to champion bold, independent stories. He is a participant in the Durban FilmMart Business Lab and EFM Toolbox. In 2025, he screened his proof-of-concept short at the European Film Market and joined Locarno Open Doors while developing his second feature.
projects in progress
The Fortunate (dark comedy) - directed by Habtamu Gebrehiwot, in writing; producer. Premiere planned for 2027. Mateyos (36), a beloved pastor and fierce crusader against alcohol, harbours one tiny secret — he drinks.
I Wanna be a magician! - directed by Nahusenay Dereje, producer and director. Premiere planned for 2026. Artist Michael Haile returns from Vienna to Addis Ababa to present Harambe in Gulele, a provocative exhibition.
The Studious (documentary) - directed by Nahusenay Dereje, producer and director. Premiere planned for 2026. In 1990s Ethiopia, young composers revolutionize music.
finished projects
Cheza (comedy) - directed by Clerick Morgan, 85 min, Kenya, 2022; producer.
The Fortunate (dark comedy) - directed by Habtamu Gebrehiwot, 15 min, Ethiopia, 2025; producer.
News
new project / I Wanna be a magician!, / Nahusenay Dereje / New project has been added - 14.10.2025
new project / The Fortunate / Nahusenay Dereje / New project has been added - 14.10.2025
new project / The Studious, / Nahusenay Dereje / New project has been added - 14.10.2025
new project / The Fortunate / Nahusenay Dereje / New project has been added - 14.10.2025
new project / Cheza, / Nahusenay Dereje / New project has been added - 14.10.2025
Production company
Name: 1960
Address: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact number: +251 973 122 642
E-mail address: nahi20dot@gmail.com
Website: www.nahusenay.com
