Daniel Ademinokan is a Nigerian-born filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer renowned for his impactful contributions to Nollywood. With over two decades of experience, he has directed, produced, and written numerous feature films, shorts, music videos, and documentaries. His notable works include Black Friday (2010), Guilty Pleasures (2009), and the acclaimed drama Gone (2021). Educated in both Nigeria and the U.S., Ademinokan studied filmmaking at the New York Film Academy. He is the CEO and founder of Léon Global Media LLC and previously co-founded Index Two Studios LLC. Based in Houston, Texas, he continues to shape the African film industry
Primary craft
acting, production, directing
Birth date
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Latest project
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
Awards
0 wins, 1 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | AMVCA 11 | Best Director | Nominee |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives | crew |
0.0 |
| — |
| — |
| 2024 | A Ghetto Love Story | crew | 0.0 | 4.0 | ₦96,091,396 |
| 2024 | The Weekend | crew | 0.0 | 4.0 | — |
| 2018 | Sylvia | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2015 | Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| Black Pepper | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
