Discover Top Documentary DPs in Lagos, Nigeria

Light Oriye is a Visual storyteller and Director from Rivers State in Southern Nigeria. His work focuses on environmental advocacy, health and socioeconomic challenges faced by people in rural communities, both telling these stories and preserving cultures through microphones and lenses. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the prestigious Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. He’s a Foundry Photojournalism Alumni, member of Africa Photojournalism Database (APJD), a Joint Project by World Press Photo Foundation and Everyday Africa, and a graduate of the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja. In 2020 He was selected to participate at the Visa pour I'image/Canon Students Development Programme, and recently began exploring other innovative technologies like XR and AI in his storytelling. Light started his media journey as a film and videotape editor in 2016 at the headquarters of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), Abuja, he edited news for several reporters and was assigned the duty of editing programs such as Business News and Moments for Thoughts. His work on environmental and climate issues was featured in the Pulitzer 2022 Photoville exhibition in Brooklyn Bridge Park and Bella Abzug Park in New York and also at the Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C. as part of Coal+Ice event. He was a primary contributor of photography and videography for the special African Scramble edition of Sandwich Magazine, and often shoots for California-based film production company Run It Up Productions, Cucoloris Pictures and Black Terminus AR. He has also produced documentary films such as The Food Advocate, The Kebbi Experience, The Bag Man, Campaign for the Amendment of the UBE Act, Better Future, Cold Heat, Soul Bacle, and many others.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Creative Director

Seun Adeniyi is a freelance documentary photographer from Nigeria who focuses on social impact storytelling. He is dedicated to capturing stories that emphasize the importance of culture and humanitarian services, as well as stories with transformative narratives of daily lives. With a background in sociolinguistics, Seun's images vividly chronicle and explore people's social, political, and cultural values from various historical and socioeconomic perspectives. This further highlights his work, spotlighting societal issues and their profound impact on our daily existence and broader society. For him, photography is more than a passion; it's a transforming ability that defines his narratives, allowing him to tell stories in captivating and unique ways. Seun has earned certifications through acclaimed workshops, including Thomson Foundation's 'Journalism Now,' AFP Digital Courses, Canon Miraisha, VII Academy ('Stories of the World Through Your Lens'), and Storymi Academy's 'Naija in Light Photojournalism Workshop.' He has experience working with several organizations, including Agence France-Presse (AFP), Greenville LNG, and MICL. He is a member of both the African Photojournalism Database (APJD) and the Kuta Art Foundation. Seun is a dedicated documentarian of African and Nigerian traditions. His work has been featured on various platforms, including Getty Images, Pixels, Everyday Everywhere, the LagosPhotoFestival, and KAFART. Furthermore, his engaging visual storytelling has been publicly shown in exhibitions on a local and worldwide scale.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Fashion Photographer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP

Emmanuel Onojakaroma is an experienced videographer with 15 years of professional experience. He has worked on various projects, including documentaries, short films, music videos, commercials, and corporate videos. Emmanuel's passion for videography began at a young age, and he has since honed his skills through years of practice and training. Emmanuel began his career as an assistant videographer, working on a variety of projects for major media companies. He quickly gained a reputation for his attention to detail and creative vision, which led to him being promoted to lead videographer on numerous projects. Throughout his career, Emmanuel has been praised for his ability to capture stunning visuals and bring stories to life through his videography. He has a keen eye for composition, lighting, and colour, and knows how to use these elements to create a powerful emotional impact. Whether he is working on a corporate video or a feature-length documentary, Emmanuel is always looking for ways to push the boundaries of what's possible in videography. Over the course of his career, Emmanuel has worked with a wide range of clients, from major media companies to independent filmmakers. When he's not behind the camera, Emmanuel enjoys hiking, travelling, and spending time with his family. He is always looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow as a videographer and is excited to see where his career will take him in the years to come. Emmanuel is known for his commitment to excellence, professionalism, and dedication to his craft. He believes every project is unique and approaches each one with a fresh perspective, resulting in exceptional work exceeding his client's expectations. With 15 years of experience, Emmanuel continues to push the boundaries of videography, creating stunning visuals that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Drone Operator
• Corporate Videographer
• Commercial DP
• Senior Editor
• On-Camera Talent
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

ADENIYI ADEOYE IS A NIGERIAN DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY A one-time nominee at Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Award 2018 (AMVCA) with the film titled ALTER EGO 2016 for best cinematography directed by Moses Nwang. Below are some of my professional achievements. •In circles- directed by OJIS Production as Director of Photography 2021. •Alter Ego- 2016 directed by Moses Nwang, as Director of Photography. •Blind Spot -as Director of Photography 2017 directed by Alfred Igunwe. •Baby Drama- directed by Uzodima Okpechi & Adeola Osunkojo as Director of Photography 2020. •City Hustlers directed by OJIS Production as Director of Photography 2020 .Infant at Heart- (in post-production) as Director of Photography 2020. TV Commercials worked on. . Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru Promotional Campaign for 2023 Election as Senator 2022 As Director of Photography •BINNANCE- as Director of Photography 2022. •First bank Legacy Room- as Director of Photography 2022. •PDP Campaign -the Blogger Video as Director of Photography 2022 (in post-production). •IBAKA TV app Campaign- 2021 as Director of Photography. Talk shows and reality TV shows worked on. . Cowbellpedia TV quiz game show 2023 as Camera Operator .Coca-cola Believe and win promotion draw 2022 As Director of Photography .Bold Woman Award 2022 by Veuve Clicquot As Director of Photography •Level Up- As Director of Photography 2022 •Cash Token Draw- As Director of Photography 2019. •Know Taste Quest- As a Cameraman for 3 Seasons 2016 - 2018. •Lagos Dorm Girls- 2017 as Director of Photography 2017.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer

Ike Nnaebue, celebrated Nigerian movie director, screenwriter and producer, is the founder of Treasurewells Academy and the host of “Breaking into Nollywood with Ike Nnaebue,” a workshop series which he had successfully hosted in Lagos, New York, Atlanta and Dallas. He is also the founder and Creative Director at Passion8 Communications Ltd, a media content production company based in Lagos Nigeria. Ike's first film, FALSE which he wrote and directed was released in Oct 2013 and won a Golden Icon Academy Award (GIAMA) out of the 3 nominations. It also had 12 nominations at Nollywood Movie Awards that same year. Ike’s film, SINK OR SWIM won Best Narrative Feature 2017 Newark International Film Festival. His recent film is a thrilling psychological drama titled LOVING DANIELLA which he filmed at locations in three continents namely Lagos - Nigeria, Las Vegas - USA and the beautiful island of Antigua. LOVING DANIELLA made the official selection for Las Vegas Black Film Festival and won the festival’s Best Actress Award out of three nominations. The film was released in Nigeria cinemas this February to critical acclaim.

• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist
• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Copywriter
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• TV News Producer
• Translator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Full-Service Live Production
• Production Assistant

Evans Ejiogu, Content Producer of multi-television programme formats, holds a B.A in Theatre Arts from the University of Calabar (2006) and a professional Diploma Certificate in Advertising from Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON). In addition, a film directing certificate from Met Film School, United Kingdom in 2004. He started his media carrier in 2008 with dbs media Lagos, an independent production company, as a non-linear video editor and graphic artist and later became a scriptwriter and senior producer. Works produced include: Calabar Carnival (Africa’s biggest street party); kwa falls (a tourism promotional video); kulturefest (a documentary series of festivals in Nigeria) and Livin’ in Lagos (a drama series showing intriguing living conditions in Africa’s most populous city).

• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Translator
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Am a Director/DP/Fixer, I am based in Nigeria. I have Directed/DP/fixed for a lot of international media brands and My clients are! VICE on HBO (USA), WalltoWall (UK), Danish TV (Denmark) , NETFLIX, Nutopia (UK), BBC (UK), LA PRESSE (Canada), DeVolskrant, etc. I provide support to insure the project is a success, i provide my company as host to the crew in order for them to get their Business VISA, i facilitate their shooting permit and press accreditation if needed, i arrange their hotel and location van, security, and local crew if needed, etc. I work with the budget and always have a good working understanding with the producer so as to achieve our target and get more deals to come again. Feel free to chat or call me let make it a successful project. Cheers

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Fixer
• Field Producer
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Creative Director
• Translator
• Production Company
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• TV News Producer
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Music Composer
• Sound Designer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Transcriber
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Product Photographer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Reporter / Journalist
• Copywriter

The camera has been my first love since my big brother gave me a toy camera when I was 9 years old. I followed that path after high school and studied film production at the university. Since graduating, I have taken other short professional courses in both cinematography and editing while working professionally for over 8 years. I have worked on projects in feature films, corporate videos, events, documentaries, etc. I love adventure and I am meticulous and dedicated to priorities. I am passionate about creating visuals that inspire wonder and curiosity and provoke action. I want to use my skills to educate the world, promote innovation, tell stories that have never been told, and bring hope where there is none. Drop me a message, let us discuss, and get started on your project.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Colorist

Olalekan Olafusi is a Documentarian and a visual storyteller who uses creative cinematic elements to put together truthful storylines. His use of various techniques to tell compelling stories has helped bring cultures and societal values ignored or long forgotten to fore. He is a graduate of EbonyLife Creative Academy where he studied directing. He also leads the team at Blackmoor Media Republic. His works are described as a body of imaginative instruments channelled to change the narrative on core societal issues. He relentlessly unearths issues, values and cultures that hold the society together especially those that threaten to pull it apart. Olalekan Olafusi currently lives and works in Lagos, Nigeria

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Production Company
• Full-Service Live Production
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

I'm a filmmaker. Sometimes I do other stuff too, like photography and graphic design. I graduated with a degree in Visual Arts and Communication Design from Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus and begrudgingly joined the workforce of millions of other artists in Lagos, Nigeria. My work ranges from documentaries with NGO’s focusing on displaced survivors of Boko Haram terrorist attacks, to short films tackling the intriguing questions in life, like “what is love?”. In my free time I enjoy sleeping, watching movies/series, baking, and of course, eating what I bake. Feel free to get in touch with her for work enquiries or just to say hi.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Portrait Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fashion Photographer
• Sound Mixer
• Creative Director
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Sound Designer
• Podcast Producer
• Production Assistant
• Music Composer
• Transcriber
• Colorist
• Non-Fiction Film Director

I am an experienced documentary filmmaker with over a decade of immersive storytelling experience. As a creative video director, I have a keen eye for detail and a passion for bringing stories to life through cinematic filming style and editing. I am a master of sound design and editing, skilled in crafting captivating stories that resonate with audiences. Proficient in drone piloting, I capture breathtaking aerial footage that adds depth to every project. I am dedicated to pushing boundaries in the realm of documentary filmmaking, blending technical expertise with creative vision to produce compelling and thought-provoking content.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Sound Designer
• Video Editor - News
• Field Producer
• Audio Storyteller
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Corporate Videographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Storyboard Artist

Victor Adewale is a documentary photographer from Lagos, Nigeria. He is mainly interested in using photography and film to translate his experience and worldview into relatable bits. Starting out as a writer, literature and music are one of his deepest sources of inspiration. He is a graduate of philosophy (B.A) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. He has worked as photographer in literary organisations, music establishment and most recently with the Lagos state waste Management Authority as a Documentary Photojournalist. He is currently freelancing and documenting the daily aesthetics of lagos, especially as it concerns the relationship between humans and waste management.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Suss Production is a visionary creative company committed to the creation of captivating visual content and Ideas. We produce content across numerous channels and categories and have created dynamic content for a wide variety Nigerian and International brands. With a dynamic team of writers, directors, producers, and cinematographers that handle different types projects on different scale, from single-camera interviews to multi-camera, multi-crew commercial shoots, in multiple locations around the world.

• Post-Production Manager
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Music Composer
• Production Company
• Corporate Videographer
• Event Photographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Creative Director
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Sound Designer
• Copywriter

I was trained as a broadcast journalist in 2008 and further sharpened my skills in 2009 under the CNN/NN24 project which lasted for 1 year in Nigeria. I worked as a visioneer with NN24 until 2012 when I started an online Tv (ondotv.com) that creates content for local audience. I have since been involved in many digital projects from working as a trainer to consulting for both local and international organisations. I shoot, direct, write and edit videos using final cut pro. I have a valid driver's license, and available to work anywhere.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a documentary filmmaker and cinematographer formerly based in the UK but now residing in Nigeria. I look for stories where people are affected by the decisions of others, socially, economically and politically. My work over the past 7/8 years has taken me to Rep. of Benin, Senegal. Ghana, Togo, Nigeria and in Europe to Portugal I also like to on work stories that reveal the a side to Africa which is rarely seen. Africa's achievements of which there are many. My skills include being a trained cinematographer, editor and Producer. I have also written several documentaries

• Documentary DP
• Field Producer
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant

Yasmine Canga-Valles is a French video journalist based in Amman, Jordan since 2016. She is the currently Agence France Presse's freelance video journalist for Jordan's breaking news and magazine coverage. ​ She is fluent in French, English, Spanish, and has an intermediate level in Arabic. ​ She has a Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University and a Bachelors degree in Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies from Cardiff University. ​ Her work has been published with The New York Times, Agence France Presse, The Washington Post, Religion News Service, Vice.com...

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Field Producer
• Video Editor - News
• Creative Director
• TV News Producer
• Translator
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Assistant

I am a documentary film maker, living in Nigeria. I am currently working on a documentary project on good governance in Lagos State using the Executive governor of the Lagos State as our lead character. I am passionate about the art of documentary film making and would consider it a a wonderful experience to provide great positive stories of transformation to the rest of the world. The kind of stories i like are observational and quest-defined as well as conflict laden stories that lead to some kind of growth or transformation of the subject or character.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

I'm Philemon Otuya, Creative Director at MX Creative Studios, Nigeria's foremost studio for Video & TV Content Production, 3D Animation and Aerial Cinematography. I'm based in Lagos, Nigeria and have worked on different documentary projects across Nigeria from both local and international clients like Greenville LNG, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, Paresa Construction Group, Italy, Datawind Corporation, Canada, Dangote Petrochemical & Fertilizer, Refinery, and a number of Offshore works.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company

Ayo is an independent documentary filmmaker based in Lagos,Nigeria. He has worked on vast film production set as a cinematographer/ Editor. His work has been recognized in various international Film Festivals. With a dream to share untold African stories, Ayojagun has been able to create contents for international organizations like BBC,DW,ZDF and Arise News. He is looking forward to tell more amazing stories from Africa to the world.

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Video Editor - News
• Corporate Videographer

I love to Create remarkable content. Chase stories and Capture the Essence of life. I love Documentary life through pictures and videos. I love adventures and I'm never scared to move around my city capturing the stories of people through my camera Lense. I have created works for weddings, documented the city life in Lagos and I'm currently preparing to shoot a series for African magic that documents the Stories of Igbo women in Nigeria.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Drone Operator