England
NG
2 wins • 4 nominations
Tunde Babalola is a British-Nigerian screenwriter renowned for his contributions to both Nigerian cinema and British television. Born in England and raised in Nigeria, he studied Dramatic Arts at Obafemi Awolowo University. Babalola's notable works include October 1, Citation, The Meeting, and Last Flight to Abuja. He began his career with British TV series like The Bill and In Exile. His storytelling prowess has earned him accolades, including Best Drama Writer at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. Babalola continues to shape narratives that resonate across cultures, solidifying his status as a distinguished screenwriter
Primary craft
production, writing
Birth date
—
Latest project
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
Awards
2 wins, 4 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | AMVCA 8 | Best Writer | Nominee |
| 2017 | AMVCA 5 | Best Writer | Nominee |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Safari |
| 2015 |
| AMVCA 3 |
| Best Writer (Drama) |
Winner |
| 2015 | AMVCA 3 | Best Writer (comedy) | Winner |
| crew |
0.0 |
3.0 |
| ₦3,853,868 |
| 2025 | Devil is a Liar | crew | 6.7 | 2.0 | — |
| 2024 | House of Ga'a | crew | 0.0 | 3.5 | — |
| 2024 | Funmilayo Ransome Kuti | crew | 10.0 | 4.0 | ₦157,096,847 |
| 2023 | Ijogbon | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2021 | Tenant Of The House | crew | 0.0 | — | ₦1,676,050 |
| 2021 | La Femme Anjola | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2020 | The New Normal | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2020 | Citation | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2019 | Mokalik | crew | 0.0 | — | ₦46,929,446 |
| 2016 | The CEO | crew | 0.0 | — | ₦60,000,000 |
| 2016 | Ghana Must Go | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2014 | October 1 | crew | 0.0 | — | ₦60,000,000 |
| 2012 | Last Flight to Abuja | crew | 0.0 | — | ₦57,000,000 |
| 2011 | Maami | crew | 0.0 | — | ₦11,928,600 |
