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Top Music Video Directors in Nigeria
We keep updating this list to make sure that only the Top Music Video Directors in Nigeria make this list, feel free to comment on a Nigerian Video Directors that deserves to be on this listHere are the top music video directors in Nigeria right now :
1. Meji Alabi
Uk-born Nigerian, Meji Alabi is first on our list of leading music video directors in Nigeria. Meji has carved a name for himself as one of the forces driving the waves of music video production in Nigeria currently.
He has collaborated with several A-lists shooting stunning videos for artists such as Mr. Eazi, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, and Maleek Berry. In 2014, Meji Alabi co-founded a production company, ‘JM Films‘. The company specializes in creating visuals for music videos, commercials, movies, and television.
In 2019, Meji Alabi signed to Black Dog Films, a Uk based creative agency. His genius track record is a solid one; cutting across various movies, commercials, and music videos.
Meji Alabi remains has remained a leading Nigerian talent in film production in recent times.
2. Daps
Oladapo Fagbenle fondly known as Daps is a British-born Nigerian artist and video director. Daps rose to starlight after shooting the video for USA hip hop group Migos hit song ‘Bad and Boujee’. The video went on to become the US number one and generated hundreds of millions of views.
Daps had a career as an athlete for many parts of his life until 2010. At the age of 24 when he decided to take up a career in video production. Since then, Daps has gone on to attain world-class heights.
He was the mastermind behind the visuals that accompanied Afrobeat superstar Davido’s hit track ‘Fall’. The music video surpassed 100 million views, becoming the most-viewed video by a Nigerian artist on YouTube.
Daps has shot videos for several local and international A-list artists including Kendrick Lamar, Iggy Azalea, Willie xo, Davido, Wizkid, and 2 Chainz.
3. TG Omori
Next on our list is Cross River-bred music video director, ThankGod Omori professionally known as TG Omori. TG Omori is a talented music video director, filmmaker, and cinematographer. He started making videos at the early age of sixteen. At 18, he took a professional part after graduating from Pencil Film Institute, making him the youngest professional filmmaker in Nigeria at the time.
He has built an outstanding portfolio for himself since he debuted on the scene in 2019. TG has worked with top Nigerian artists such as Olamide, Naira Marley, Zlatan, and Timaya, among others. TG’s reputation in music video direction seems to grow bigger with every release.
4. Clarence Peters
Arguably the biggest name in the history of Nigerian music video directors, Clarence Peters is next on our list. Clarence has become a force to be reckoned with due to his longevity and consistency in the Nigerian music industry.
A graduate of City University, a film school in Cape Town, South Africa, Clarence has several awards and recognitions for his exploits. He is also a mentor to many aspiring video directors.
The Veteran director is responsible for some of the biggest music videos in the Nigerian music industry. Clarence Peters prides himself on delivering very colorful and creative works. His videos are in fact some of the most streamed videos in the Nigerian music scene in recent times. Clarence has worked with several artists such as Rudeboy, Zlatan, Burna Boy, Davido, and Olamide, to mention a few.
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Dammy Twitch
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Dawa Thompson
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Kemi Adetiba
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Abula
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Abula is the founder of Habular Creations and The Greenade Company. He taught Taaooma how to shoot and edit videos in the early days of her career.
He has also shot music videos for a couple of Nigerian musicians. Abula co-directed the music video for ‘My Body’ by Zlatan featuring Olamide. He also directed ‘Waka Jeje’ by Danny S featuring OIamide, ‘Okay’ by Tooclassiq ft. Lyta, ‘Shayo’ by 2ways and Bella Shmurda, Magnet by 21zero9, Johanna by Codest Boy, Penetrate by Vikoliver, and many other music videos.
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