Tayo Aina

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Tayo Aina
Personal information
Born9 December 1992
NationalityNigeria, Saint Kitts & Nevis [1]
Education Federal University of Technology Akure
Occupations
Website www.tayoaina.com
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2018–present
Subscribers1 million [2]

Tayo Aina (born December 9, 1992) is a Nigerian filmmaker, [3] YouTuber, photographer, media personality, and entrepreneur known for his travel and documentary-style content that explores African culture, business, and lifestyle. [4] [5] [6] As of 2023, his YouTube channel has amassed over one million subscribers. [7] [8] In 2022, he received the Content Creation award at Future Awards Africa. [9] [10] [11]

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Early life and education

Tayo Aina was born in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria on December 9, 1992. [12] and is of Yoruba descent. He attended Ifako International Secondary School and later earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in Real Estate from the Federal University of Technology Akure, in 2015. [13]

YouTube and filmmaking

After graduating, Aina briefly worked as a web developer and salesman before becoming an Uber driver in Lagos. [14] During this period, he developed an interest in photography and videography, documenting urban life and architecture. In July 2019, he transitioned to full-time content creation, focusing on travel, real estate, and lifestyle across Africa. [15] Aina’s storytelling approach has led to collaborations with notable artists, including Adekunle Gold and Davido. [16]

Aina collaborated on a documentary focusing on the Boko Haram insurgency in northern Nigeria. The video, which showcases the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) initiatives to promote stability and recovery in the region. [17] [18]

Aina gained recognition for his work, culminating in his receipt of the Future Awards Africa Prize for Content Creation in 2022. [10] [9] His creative journey has been highlighted by brands such as TECNO. [19] In a 2024 interview with BBC and CNN, [20] [21] Aina advocated for improved intra-African mobility, suggesting that current travel restrictions stem from concerns over permanent migration and weaknesses in passport and visa frameworks. [22]

Awards and recognitions

YearAwardCategoryResult
2022 Future Awards Africa Content creator of the YearWon
2023Social media awardsBest YouTube Content CreatorNominated
Trend Up Awards Force of YouTubeNominated

References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdepEfHwfok
  2. ↑ "About @TayoAinaFilms". YouTube.
  3. ↑ "Tayo Aina: Understanding My Environment Helps Me Create Content that Resonates with Followers – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
  4. ↑ YNaija (2023-04-26). "The Media Blog: Tayo Aina is Doing Real Magic With Travel Blogging » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  5. ↑ "Meet the Nigerian YouTuber bringing a positive lens to African stories". Rest of World. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  6. ↑ "Getting creative: African YouTubers and TikTokers search for ways to make it pay". the Guardian. 2025-01-03. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
  7. ↑ "How I started making YouTube videos – Tayo Aina". Daily Trust. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  8. ↑ "This African Travel Content Creator Went From Driving Ubers To Becoming One Of Africa's Leading Travel Ambassadors". Travel Noire. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
  9. 1 2 "See who win for The Future Awards 2022". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  10. 1 2 Edeme, Victoria (2022-02-20). "Full list: Tems, Bimbo Ademoye win at The Future Awards Africa 2022". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  11. ↑ Ajayi, Faith (2024-03-22). "Nigerian passport, my major challenge as travel content creator — Tayo Aina". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
  12. ↑ "Tayo Aina: Nigerian travel vlogger shares top hidden gem to visit". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
  13. ↑ Ajayi, Faith (2024-03-22). "Nigerian passport, my major challenge as travel content creator — Tayo Aina". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  14. ↑ Daniels, Maisie (2025-01-20). "TAYO AINA: THE AFRICAN DISCOVERING THE WORLD". fword. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  15. ↑ "How I started making YouTube videos - Tayo Aina - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  16. ↑ Tv, Bn (2023-09-15). "Watch: Let Tayo Aina Take You on a VIP Tour with Adekunle Gold in London". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  17. ↑ "Tayo Aina's documentary on Boko Haram insurgency surpasses 1 million views". Guardian Nigeria News. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  18. ↑ "Nigerian filmmaker Tayo Aina changing the African narrative—one journey at a time". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
  19. ↑ "Tecno spotlights successes of Tayo Aina, Medlin Boss, Dammy Twitch". Daily Post Nigeria. 2023-01-20. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  20. ↑ "Tayo Aina: Nigerian travel vlogger shares top hidden gem to visit". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  21. ↑ Madowo, Larry (2024-05-22). "Africa's richest man says he needs 35 visas to travel in Africa – way more than a European visitor". CNN. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  22. ↑ "Tayo Aina Releases Eye-Opening Documentary 'Why Everyone Is Leaving Nigeria For The UK'". 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
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