Akhigbe Ilozobhie, professionally known as Akay Mason, is a Nigerian filmmaker celebrated for his innovative storytelling in Nollywood. After studying political science at the University of Lagos, he pursued his passion for filmmaking at Reel Edge Film Academy in South Africa. Upon returning to Nigeria, he joined Anthill Studios, where he directed his debut feature, Elevator Baby (2019), a commercial success. He continued to break new ground with Day of Destiny (2021), Nigeria's first time-travel film, and Love in a Pandemic (2023). Mason is recognized as one of the youngest directors to achieve box office success in Nollywood.
Primary craft
directing
Birth date
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Latest project
Ada Omo Daddy
Awards
0 wins, 1 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | AMVCA 7 | Best Writer in a Movie or TV Series | Nominee |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A Spark in the Dark |
| crew |
0.0 |
| — |
| — |
| 2025 | A Very Dirty Christmas | crew | 1.0 | 2.4 | ₦140,346,505 |
| 2025 | The shadow of Greed | crew | 0.0 | 2.5 | ₦9,354,375 |
| 2024 | Our Father | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2023 | Love in a Pandemic | crew | 0.0 | — | ₦46,479,700 |
| 2023 | Bank Alert | crew | 0.0 | 2.0 | — |
| 2023 | Ada Omo Daddy | crew | 8.0 | 2.5 | ₦218,754,222 |
| 2021 | Day of Destiny | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | Day of Destiny | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | Superstar | crew | 0.0 | — | ₦67,132,500 |
| 2021 | The Ghost and the Tout Too | crew | 0.0 | — | ₦134,408,075 |
| 2019 | Elevator Baby | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2019 | Elevator Baby | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| Take My Breath Away | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
