Tolu Ajayi is a Nigerian director, producer, and creative professional with over two decades of experience in advertising and filmmaking. He began his career in advertising, working with agencies like SO&U Saatchi & Saatchi and Insight Publicis, before transitioning to directing television series such as Tinsel, Gidi Up, and MTV Shuga. Ajayi's short films, including The Encounter, Closed, and Thirst, have received critical acclaim and awards. His debut feature film, Over the Bridge, premiered at the New York African Film Festival and garnered 12 nominations at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. Ajayi is also the founder of Sagacity, a creative agency, and has been recognized for his contributions to Nigerian cinema
Primary craft
directing
Birth date
—
Latest project
Over The Bridge
Awards
0 wins, 1 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | AMVCA 9 | Best Director | Nominee |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Over The Bridge | crew |
0.0 |
4.0 |
| ₦9,855,300 |
| 2020 | The Encounter | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2019 | Oga John | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Princess On A Hill | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
