George Tyson, born George Okumu Otieno (1973–2014) was a Kenyan filmmaker who worked mainly in Tanzania. A 'bongo movie' director, he was "regarded as one of the best commercial directors in the country" and as the "godfather of Bongowood".Koyoo Nick, Of George Tyson, Gado and East Africa, The Daily News, 6 June 2014.
Death He died in a car crash at Kibaigwa on 30 May 2014.Frank Kimaro, Tanzania: Makamba Mourns Local Film Director 'George Tyson', Tanzania Daily News, 31 May 2014. Online at allafrica.com, accessed 21 October 2019.Jeff Msangi, Kenyan/Tanzanian Movie Director, George Tyson, Has Passed Away , BongoCelebrity, 30 May 2014.
Filmography Dilemma, 2003 Girlfriend - Filamu ya maisha na muziki, 2004 Sabrina, 2004
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