He produced and co-directed Nigeria's first feature film, Living in Bondage (1992).
[1][2] The film was shot straight-to-video,[3] and starred Kenneth Okonkwo and Nnenna Nwabueze in their breakout roles.
[4] It is regarded as the first Nigerian home video which achieved blockbuster success.
[7] He has been referred to as the founding father of Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry.
[8] Nnebue was awarded the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic honor on 29 September 2014 by the Federal Government of Nigeria alongside Joke Silva and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde.