Blitz Bazawule
DirectingAbout Blitz Bazawule
Blitz Bazawule is a filmmaker and musician born in Accra, Ghana and based in Brooklyn, New York. Blitz's short films Native Sun (2012) and Diasporadical Trilogìa (2016) have premiered at BAM New Voices in Black Cinema. His debut feature film The Burial of Kojo was released in 2018, later released on Netflix via Ava DuVernay's ARRAY distribution company. Bazawule wrote, directed, co-edited and co-prouced the film, as well as providing the soundtrack. As a musician and band leader, Bazawule has released 4 studio albums under the name Blitz the Ambassador - Stereotype (2009), Native Sun (2011), Afropolitan Dreams (2014) and Diasporadical (2016) as well as the soundtrack album to The Burial of Kojo (2019) - and has performed at music festivals such as Roskilde (Denmark), Solidays (France), Mawazine (Morocco) and Sauti za Busara (Zanzibar). Blitz is a 2016 TED Fellow and recipient of the Vilcek Prize.
Blitz Bazawule Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Blitz Bazawule reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Blitz Bazawule's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 0% of Blitz Bazawule's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Native Sun, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Blitz Bazawule Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Blitz Bazawule's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Blitz Bazawule has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Oprah & The Color Purple Journey | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Native Sun | The Photographer (as Blitz the Ambassador) | Average | Similar → |
Blitz Bazawule - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Blitz Bazawule?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Blitz Bazawule is "Native Sun" with a rating of 6.0/10.
How many movies has Blitz Bazawule acted in?
Blitz Bazawule has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.