As humans, we’re wired to respond to visuals. A single image can evoke emotions, spark memories, and convey complex ideas in a way that words alone can’t.
In Nigeria, where storytelling is an integral part of our culture, creative direction and visuals play a crucial role in capturing our attention and conveying our messages.
Musicians/artists know this and it has become a big part of the music industry as creative directors are the backbone of any successful visual project.
Here is a list of the Top 10 Creative directors in Nigeria.
10. Olu The Wave: A rising Nigerian music video director making waves in the industry. He has directed notable videos for artists such as Olamide’s “Loading” featuring Bad Boy Timz, Ajebo Hustlers‘ “Pronto”, and Adekunle Gold’s “Sinner ” featuring Lucky Daye. Olu The Wave has a unique visual style and pays attention to detail. He is one of the most promising music video directors in Nigeria.
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9. Meji Alabi
Meji Alabi is a talented music video director known for his creative and visually stunning work. He has directed videos for top Nigerian artists, including Ycee’s “Juice” and Wande Coal’s “Iskaba”
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8. AJE Filmworks
AJE Filmworks is a duo of music video directors known for their creative and visually stunning work. They have directed videos for some Nigerian artists, including Phyno’s “Fada Fada ” and Tekno’s “Pana”. AJE Filmworks’ directing style is characterized by their use of colorful visuals.
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7. Director K
Director K is a rising music video director making waves in the Nigerian music industry. He has worked with top artists, including Burna Boy on “Nkenji Keke” and M.I Abaga on “Bella “. Director K’s directing style is known for its dark and moody visuals.
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6. Unlimited L.A
Unlimited L.A is a veteran music video director with a career spanning over a decade. He has directed classic videos for top Nigerian artists, including Flavour’s “Shake” and D’banj’s “Oliver Twist”. Unlimited L.A’s directing style is characterized by his use of colorful visuals and catchy dance moves.
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5. Dammy Twitch
Dammy Twitch is a highly sought-after music video director in Nigeria. He has worked with top artists, including Rema on “Bounce” and Adekunle Gold on “High”. Dammy Twitch’s directing style is known for its sleek visuals and energetic vibe.
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4. Pink: A Nigerian music video director known for her creative and visually stunning work. She has directed music videos for top Nigerian artists, including Tiwa Savage’s “Malo” featuring Wizkid, Starboy’s “Soco” featuring Wizkid, Terri, Spotless, and Ceeza Milli, Joeboy’s Adenuga, Rema’s “Dumebi ” and Chike’s (Mohbad) Egwu. Pink’s directing style is characterized by her use of energetic colors, sleek visuals, and captivating storytelling.
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3. Sesan Ogunro: A talented Nigerian music video director and cinematographer. He has directed notable videos for top artists, including Davido’s “Gobe“, P-Square’s “Girlie O”, and Skales’ “Shake Body”. He has a creative vision and has technical expertise. Sesan Ogunro has made a significant impact in the Nigerian music video industry.
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2. Clarence Peters: A renowned Nigerian music video director and cinematographer. He has directed iconic videos for top artists, including Wizkid’s “Holla at Your Boy”, Davido’s “Dami Duro “, and Tiwa Savage’s “Eminado” featuring Don Jazzy. With a career spanning over a decade, Clarence Peters has established himself as a pioneer in the Nigerian music video industry.
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1. TG Omori: A Nigerian music video director and cinematographer with a unique visual style and attention to detail. He has directed some of the most iconic music videos in recent times. Some of his notable works include “Kilofeshe” by Zinoleesky , “Away” by Oxlade , “Abule” by Patoranking, and “Champion” by Fireboy DML. He has earned a reputation as one of the most sought-after music video directors in Nigeria.
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There are many more talented creative directors in Nigeria. Either upcoming or renowned.
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