Adebayo Tijani is a Nigerian film producer, director and actor.
Tijani was ranked second highest-earning Nollywood directors by FilmOne in 2022. [1]
Year | Film | Role |
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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] |
Year | Award | Film | Category | Result |
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2014 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Omo Elemosho | Best Nigerian Film | Nominated |
2016 | 2016 Best of Nollywood Awards | Eni-Owo | Director of the Year | Nominated |
2023 | 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | King of Thieves | Best Director | Nominated |
2024 | 2024 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Jagun Jagun | Best Writing – Movie [12] | Nominated |
2024 | 2024 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Jagun Jagun | Best Director | Nominated |
2024 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Jagun Jagun | Director of the Year [13] | Won |
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