The rise and rise of Nigerian cinematographer, Oyedele

Olumuyiwa Olugbenga Oyedele is one of the hottest and most-sought-after cinematographers in the country’s picture and film space at the moment considering the number of collaborations he has had with top-of-the-range directors in and out of Nigeria.

Oyedele, who is known in the industry as ‘Mr. Movies’’ is a highly respected cinematographer, who has had wave making collaborations with directors such as, Jade Osiberu (Gangs of Lagos), Dammy Twitch, UAX, Perliksdefination, The Alien Visual, Director K, Pink Film, and many others.

Oyedele’s passion for filmmaking began during his tenure as a camera operator in one of Nigeria’s leading production companies, NextThought Productions.

Over time, he honed his craft and eventually became one of the most sought-after directors of photography in Lagos. It’s no wonder he’s earned the moniker “Mr. Movies”.

While teaching Creative Art and Culture at a secondary school, his love for filmmaking shone through. Since then, he’s worked on numerous projects, including major feature films, TV series, music videos, documentaries, and more. Notably, he was part of the team that created the first Original Hollywood Feature film by Amazon Prime Video, Gangs of Lagos.

For him, filmmaking is a tool for expressing human thought. His cinematography style revolves around his unique perspective, which captures the essence of his subjects in vivid detail.

Whether he’s working on a feature film or a music video, Oyedele’s goal is to bring his clients’ visions to life with stunning visuals and compelling storytelling.