Adebayo Tijani

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Adebayo Tijani
Born1975
Oyo
Citizenship Nigeria
Occupation(s)Film producer,
Film director,
Actor,
Film actor

Adebayo Tijani is a Nigerian film producer, director and actor.

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Career

Tijani was ranked second highest-earning Nollywood directors by FilmOne in 2022. [1]

Filmography

YearFilmRole
2019 77 Bullets Director [2]
2020 The New Patriots Co director with Terry Ayebo [3]
2022 Ijakumo Director [4]
2022 King of Thieves Co director with Femi Adebayo, Tope Adebayo Salami [5] [6]
2023 Jagun Jagun Director [7]
2023 Ada Omo Daddy Co director with Akay Mason [8]
2024 Beast of Two Worlds Co director with Odunlade Adekola [9]
2024 Farmer's Bride Co director with Jack’enneth Opukeme [10]
2024 Seven Doors Director with Femi Adebayo, Tope Adebayo Salami [11]
2024 Alakada: Bad and Boujee Director

Awards

YearAwardFilmCategoryResult
2014 Africa Movie Academy Awards Omo Elemosho Best Nigerian FilmNominated
2016 2016 Best of Nollywood Awards Eni-OwoDirector of the YearNominated
2023 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards King of ThievesBest DirectorNominated
2024 2024 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Jagun JagunBest Writing – Movie [12] Nominated
20242024 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsJagun JagunBest DirectorNominated
2024 Best of Nollywood Awards Jagun JagunDirector of the Year [13] Won

See also

References

  1. Emmanuel, Solution (23 January 2023). "Tope Adebayo, Tijani Adebayo, Loukman Ali are highest-earning Nollywood directors of 2022-FilmOne". Premium Times . Retrieved 2025-03-27.
  2. "Mercy Aigbe completes work new film, '77 Bullets' | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  3. Oguntayo, Femi (2022-04-09). "'The New Patriots' to start showing online April 17". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  4. biodunbusari@vanguardngr.com (2023-06-29). "Ijakumo: Kunle Remi, perfect lead actor in story of greed, religious fraud and vengeance". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  5. "'King of Thieves' officially crosses N300M in box office | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  6. "Here are the 3 highest-grossing Yoruba epic films so far | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  7. "Movie Review: Jagun Jagun - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. 2023-09-02. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  8. "Movie Title: Ada Omo Daddy - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. 2024-02-17. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  9. Nigeria, Guardian (2024-03-30). "'Beast of Two Worlds' Ajakaju Rakes In 16 Million Naira On Debut Day". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  10. "Farmer's Bride continues to rake box office, joining the ₦100 Million gang | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  11. ""It Took Seven Days to Film a Scene in 'Seven Doors,'" Says Femi Adebayo"". Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  12. Adeduyite, Okiki (2024-05-11). "[ICMYI]FULL LIST: AMVCA 2024 nominations". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
  13. Ayodele, Racheal (2024-11-25). "Jagun Jagun wins big at 2024 BON Awards [FULL LIST]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-17.