Kayode Kasum
Kayode Kasum | |
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| Born | 2 February 1992 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Yaba College of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Director Producer |
| Known for | Directing Nollywood films |
| Notable work | |
Kayode Kasum (born 2 February 1992) is a Nigerian film director and producer.[1] He is credited with directing one of Nigeria’s highest-grossing films and the country's first live-action animated film.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Kasum was born in Lagos State on 2 February 1992. He attended Lagos State Model College, Kankon, Badagry, for his secondary education and later proceeded to Yaba College of Technology.[1][3][4]
Career
[edit]Kasum started his career in filmmaking as a motion graphics designer at Wale Adenuga Productions. He also worked as a producer in an advertising company.[5] His first feature film and Nigeria's first live-action animation film, Dognapped, was released in 2017.[6] However, he gained popularity for his film 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 has directed over 10,860 minutes of M-Net's telenovela series Unbroken and Riona.[7][8] His credits as a director include Sugar Rush (2019), This Lady Called Life (2020), Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards (2020), Quams Money, Castle and Castle Season 2, Soole (2021) and his first psychological horror film, Ile Owo (House of Money) (2022). He is also the fourth highest grossing film director in Nigeria, with box office earnings exceeding ₦767 million.
He was nominated for The Future Awards Africa 2019 Prize for Filmmaking and was listed among the top Nollywood film directors of 2020.[1][9] In 2023, he was recognised for directing Something Like Gold, Afamefuna and Far From Home.
Filmography
[edit]- Dognapped (2017)
- This Lady Called Life (2020)
- Oga Bolaji (2018)
- Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards (2020)
- Quams Money (2020)
- Sugar Rush (2019)
- Fate of Alakada (2020)
- The Therapist (2021)
- Ponzi (2021)
- Love is Yellow (2020)
- Sweet Face (2020)
- Killing Jade
- Phases
- Unbroken (2019-2020)
- Dwindle (2021)
- Soole[10] (2021)
- Something Like Gold[11] (2023)
- Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story[12] (2023)
- Far From Home[13] (2022)
- One Too Many (2022)
- Egun (2023)[14]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Director of the Year | Oga Bolaji | Nominated | [15] |
| 2019 | Future Awards Africa | Prize for Filmmaking | Nominated | [16] | |
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Director of the Year | This Lady Called Life | Nominated | [17] |
| Sugar Rush | Nominated | ||||
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Writer | This Lady Called Life | Nominated | [18] |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Sound Editor | Obara' M | Nominated | [19][20] |
| Best Sound Track | Nominated | ||||
| Best Movie West Africa | Nominated | ||||
| Best Overall Movie | Ile Owo | Nominated | |||
| Best Television Series | When are we getting married | Nominated |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (2021-04-27). "Kayode Kasum hints at producing a Nollywood gospel musical". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ kunleben (2021-03-20). "Kayode Kasum Biography: Age, Movies, Net Worth & Photos". 360dopes. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "Kayode Kasum - Nollywire". Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ Adekanye, Modupeoluwa (2021-05-02). "Kayode Kasum: A Catalyst For Change Through Films". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ Tolu (2017-01-21). "The Film Blog: We are curious about Kayode Kasum's 'Dognapped' » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Versatile Nollywood actor "Aaron Sunday" Stars on Mnet's New Telenovela "Unbroken". | DatJoblessBoi". datjoblessboi.com. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2020-12-30). "5 Top TV/Web series of the year [Pulse picks 2020]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious (2020-12-18). "Top 5 Nollywood directors of the year [Pulse Picks 2020]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ "Kayode Kasum Uncovers Exciting Teaser for 'Soòlé'". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-10-16. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ^ "Something like Gold sets off at Nigerian box office with naira 11 million". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ Stephen, Onu (2023-12-17). ""Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story": Tale of entrepreneurship". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2022-11-08). "RMD, Funke Akindele Bello, Mike Afolarin & Genoveva Umeh star in Netflix's Young Adult Series "Far From Home" | Exclusive Photos + Teaser". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Dark Secrets and Dire Consequences: "Egun" Set to Grace the Big Screen". Nollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ^ "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
- ^ Idowu, Ronke Sanya (November 25, 2019). "FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Timi Egbuson, Tolani Alli, Others Win Big At Future Africa Award". Channels TV.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-02). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 2021-10-11.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Alabi, Tope (2023-05-21). "AMVCA 2023: Full list of winners". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-10.
External links
[edit]Kayode Kasum at IMDb