Kayode Kasum
Kayode Kasum | |
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| Alma mater | Yaba College of Technology |
| Occupation | Director Producer |
| Known for | Directing Nollywood films |
Kayode Kasum is a Nigerian movie and music video director and producer.[1]
Education[]
He attended Yaba College of Technology.[1]
Career[]
Kasum started his career in film making as a motion graphics designer at Wale Adenuga Productions. He also worked as a producer in an advertising company.[2] His first feature film, Dognapped and Nigeria's first live action animation film was released in 2017. He however gained popularity for his film titled Oga Bolaji which was released in 2018 and has made other Nollywood productions including Sugar Rush and Toyin Abraham's Fate of Alakada.[1]
Kasum is credited with directing Nigeria’s first live-action animated movie and one of Nigeria’s highest-grossing film ever.[1][3]
He was nominated for The Future Awards Africa 2019 prize for Filmmaking and was listed as one of the top Nollywood film directors of 2020.[1][4]
Filmography[]
- Dognapped
- This Lady Called Life
- Oga Bolaji
- Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards
- Quams Money
- Sugar Rush
- Fate of Alakada
- The Therapist
- Ponzi
- Love is Yellow
- Sweet face
- Killing Jade
- Phases
- Unbroken
- Dwindle
- Soòlé[5]
Awards and nominations[]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Director of the Year | Oga Bolaji | Nominated | [6] |
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | This Lady Called Life | Nominated | [7] | |
| Sugar Rush | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ a b c d e Akindare, Okunola (2020-02-20). "Kayode Kasum: How A Yabatech Graduate Made Nigeria's Biggest Comedy Movie". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ Adekanye, Modupeoluwa (2021-05-02). "Kayode Kasum: A Catalyst For Change Through Films". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (2021-04-27). "Kayode Kasum hints at producing a Nollywood gospel musical". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (2020-12-18). "Top 5 Nollywood directors of the year [Pulse Picks 2020]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ editor (2021-10-16). "Kayode Kasum Uncovers Exciting Teaser for 'Soòlé'". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-12-06.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- ^ "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-02). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 2021-10-11.
External links[]
Kayode Kasum at IMDb
- Living people
- Yoruba people