Oluwole Ogundare Ezekiel commonly known as Wole Ogundare (born 24 August 1984) is a Nigerian film director, Creative Director, music video director and producer.[1][2][3][4]

Oluwole Ogundare Ezekiel
Born
Oluwole Ogundare Ezekiel

(1984-08-24) 24 August 1984 (age 40)
NationalityNigerian
Other namesWole Ogundare
Alma materOsun State Polytechnic
Occupations
Years active2014 – Present

Early life

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Wole Ogundare was born in Lagos, Nigeria in August 1984. He attended Jelly Las Nursery and Primary School and attending Folbim High School, Lagos. He later proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University where studied Information Technology and Osun State Polytechnicobtained a BSc in mass communication .[5]

Career

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Ogundare first directed project was in 2016 for the adventures Nigerian series " Lola the series" produced by Celine Dimas.[6] In 2020, he directed the Nigerian movie Violated (a short film about Rape and Abuse) which starred Seun Sean Jimoh and Lekan Ogunjobi.[7]

Partial filmography

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Film

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Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2016 Lola The Series Director Television Series [8]
2020 Violated Director, Co- Producer, Editor Short film [9][10]
2021 Web Director, Producer, Editor Feature Film [11][12]
2021 Ameriah Creative Director Yoruba Drama [13]

Selected music videography (as director)

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref
2020 African Entertainment Awards USA Creative Director of the year Won [21]
2021 African Entertainment Awards USA Creative Director of the year Won [22]

References

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  1. ^ "Oluwole Ogundare". filmfreeway.com. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "African Entertainment Awards USA crowns Oluwole Ogundare Creative Director of the Year". guardian.ng. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Why 'Violated' Movie Will Give Voice To Millions Of Sexually Abused Persons ― Director". tribuneonlineng.com. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Ogundare floats new music company". guardian.ng. 23 April 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  5. ^ "We can always create our narratives as Africans: Oluwole Ogundare". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  6. ^ "CELINE DIMAS STARS IN ACTION SERIES, 'LOLA'". thenationonlineng.net. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  7. ^ "Watch Violated - The Trending Short Rape Movie". lindaikejisblog.com. 23 June 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  8. ^ "Celine Dimas turns detective in new action series". punchng.com. 24 September 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  9. ^ "Violated". IMDb. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  10. ^ "Watch this Short Film "Violated" Addressing Rape and Abuse". bellanaija.com. 30 June 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  11. ^ "Regina Askia is back! Here's everything you need to know about the actress's latest film, 'WEB'". pulse.ng. 22 January 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  12. ^ "REGINA ASKIA SPILLS SEX DETAILS ON FORTHCOMING MOVIE, WEB". yara.ng. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  13. ^ "Nkechi Blessing's new movie 'Amerah' breaks the internet on Siderz Entertainment Youtube Tv". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  14. ^ "Bez Drops New Video, Say". Channels Television.
  15. ^ "VIDEO: Korede Bello X Gyptian X Young D X DJ Tunez - Stamina (International Remix)". NotjustOk. 15 July 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  16. ^ "New Video: MC Galaxy – Hello". BellaNaija. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  17. ^ "VIDEO: BM & Nestreya – Koloko". jukeboxmusic.com.ng. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  18. ^ "VIDEO: Maxi Priest ft. Yemi Alade - This Woman". NotjustOk. 14 January 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  19. ^ "MUSIC: MC Galaxy – Snapchat Ft. Neza Africa, Kelly Pyle & Musicman TY". confirmgist.com.ng. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  20. ^ "VIDEO: Koffi – Sokutu Ft Small Doctor & QDot". mp3bullet.ng. 17 December 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  21. ^ "Beyoncé, Burnaboy, Diamond Platnumz, Yemi Alade, Others Shine At African Entertainment Awards, USA 2020". independent.ng. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
  22. ^ "2021 WINNERS". aeausa.net. 2022-01-09. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
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