Biography
Kayode Kasumis a Nigerian film director and producer renowned for his innovative storytelling and major contributions to Nollywood. He started his career as a motion graphics designer at Wale Adenuga Productions before moving into full-time filmmaking. Kasum directed Nigeria's first live-action animated film, Dognapped (2017), and rose to prominence with Oga Bolaji (2018). His other notable works include Sugar Rush, This Lady Called Life, Kambili, Soole, and Netflix’s Far From Home. As of 2025, he is among Nigeria’s highest-grossing directors, with total box office earnings surpassing ₦767 million.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AMVCA 9 | Best Sound Editor | Nominee |
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Writer | Nominee |
| 2025 | AMVCA 11 | TrailBlazer | Winner |
Filmography
Cast in movies
No filmography data available.
Crew in movies
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  The Serpent Gift | crew | — |
| 2025 |  Reel Love | crew |
All's Fair In Love
Something Like Gold
What About Us
Àjosepò
Tarella: Princess of the Nile
Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story
Love, Lust & Other Things
Obara'M
One Too Many
Dwindle
Ponzi
Soole
Quams Money
This Lady Called Life
Love Is Yellow
Fate of Alakada: The Party Planner
Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards
Sugar Rush
The Good Gift