Ifeoluwa Olutayo

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Ifeoluwa Olutayo

Born November 15, 1999 · Lagos, Nigeria (age 26)

Ifeoluwa Olutayo is an award-winning writer and filmmaker. His writing has been published in The Republic, Shado Mag, Getunruly, and 49th Street among others. He worked in the Nigerian music industry as a content writer for Mavin Records, in culture journalism for Pulse Africa, and works as an archive producer, coordinating the Post-Memory, Post-Archive project at Goethe-Institut Nigeria. He is al…

Known For

The CanvasThe Canvas · 2022
The Canvas
2022
MovieDrama
A career artist ponders his way out of a rut, as looming financial ruin knocks on his door.
When Nigeria HappensWhen Nigeria Happens · 2025
When Nigeria Happens
2025
MovieDramaMusic
Misfit dancers Fagbo, Pokko, Lighter, Movement, Colos, and Poppy are bound by art and friendship. When Fagbo's mother falls ill, their world shifts, testing their dreams, loyalty, and what it means to fight for a future in Nigeria.
When Tari Met VokeWhen Tari Met Voke · 2025
When Tari Met Voke
★ 9.02025
MovieRomanceComedy
When an impulsive young woman, Voke, hides from her ex at a party, she meets a withdrawn young man, Tari, haunted by his own ghosts of love.
Deep Blue GriefDeep Blue Grief · 2025
Deep Blue Grief
2025
MovieDrama
On the day of her lover's funeral, a grieving young lady has a life-changing conversation with the last person she expects, him.
All The Places I Once Loved YouAll The Places I Once Loved You · 2023
All The Places I Once Loved You
2023
MovieRomanceDrama
A woman navigates loss by reliving her former routines with the “ghost” of her former lover.
Zion: A Short FilmZion: A Short Film · 2024
Zion: A Short Film
★ 10.02024
MovieDrama
A struggling teenage girl in Mainland Lagos discovers new hope in the presence of God. Based on the book of poems, "ZION," by June Olu.
Where to Call HomeWhere to Call Home · 2021
Where to Call Home
2021
MovieDrama
Eseosa, a middle-aged woman, grapples with profound stigma and psychological burden caused by her infertility. She faces derogatory attitudes and incessant pressure from her husband and his family, especially his overbearing mother.

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