Dare Olaitan
Dare Olaitan | |
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| Born | November 28, 1990 Lagos |
| Alma mater | Illinois Weslyan University |
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| Parent | Oladipo Olaitan |
Dare Olaitan (born November 28, 1990) is a Nigerian filmmaker, producer, writer, and director. He is best known for the film Ojukokoro (2016)[1][2] .The film received two nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). he also directed Knockout Blessing (2018), which won Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2019, Dwindle, Ile Owo, Obara’M and Ègún.[3]
Early life[edit]
His father, Oladipo Olaitan was the financial secretary of Afenifere, a Yoruba cultural body .[4]
Olaitan studied Economics and Business Management at the Illinois Wesleyan University. While studying in Illinois, he started having an interest in filmmaking following the schools last project.[5]
Olaitan initially considered pursuing a Master’s degree in Business after completing his undergraduate degree. However, his renewed interest in filmmaking led him to a career change. He enrolled in the Cinematic Arts Department (formerly known as Colorado Film School)[6] at Community College of Aurora, Denver.
Career[edit]
Olaitan’s filmmaking career began during his National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) placement at a film production company in Ikeja, Lagos.[7]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer | Director | Writer | |||
| 2016 | Ojukokoro[8][1] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Got two nominations at AMAA in 2018 |
| 2018 | Knockout Blessing[9] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Got two nominations in 2019 at AMAA |
| 2021 | Dwindle[10] | Yes | Yes | Yes | Starring Actor won an award at AMVCA and
actress was nominated at AMVCA in 2022 |
| 2022 | Obara'M[11] | Yes | No | No | got nominated at AMVCA in 2023 |
| 2022 | Ile Owo[12] | Yes | Yes | Yes | got two nominations and actress was nominated at AMVCA 2023 |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Nigerian Film,
Best Screenplay |
Ojukokoro | Nominated | [13] |
| 2019 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Nigerian Film,
Best Visual Effects |
Knockout Blessing | Nominated | [3] |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewer's Choice | Best Movie West
Africa |
Obara'M | Nominated | [14] |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewer's Choice
Awards |
Best Overall Movie,
Best Picture Editor |
Ile Owo | Nominated | [15] |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Ali Nuhu, Afiz Ayetoro, others shine in new Nollywood film Ojukokoro". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ REinvented, Nollywood (2018-11-14). "Ojukokoro (Greed) | Nigerian & Nollywood Movies". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ a b Wande, S.-Davies (2019-09-19). "JUST IN: AMAA releases nominations list for 2019". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ Jannah, Chijioke (2017-07-24). "Afenifere chieftain, Oladipo Olaitan, reveals man behind Nigeria's woes". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ Davo, Bernard (2019-01-28). "Dare Olaitan Is Here to Take Nollywood by Storm". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "CFS Transition". Community College of Aurora. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ Adedayo, Adedamola (2024-02-29). "My Life in Nollywood: Dare Olaitan". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Ojukokoro unites Wale Ojo, Saka, Linda Ejiofor, others". Vanguard. January 21, 2017.
- ^ Adeniyi, Enioluwa (2018-10-09). "Linda Ejiofor, Tope Tedela To Star In 'Knock Out Blessing'". Naija News. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Ezema, Patrick (2022-09-10). "Dwindle | Nigerian & Nollywood Movies". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ Kalu, Esther (2023-06-24). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'Obaram's brilliant musical, cinematographic elements make it a near masterpiece". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
- ^ REinvented, Nollywood (2023-05-23). "Ile Owo (House of Money) | Nigerian & Nollywood Movies". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2018-08-04). "See The Full List Of AMAA Nominees". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ Olufemi, Damilola (2023-04-17). "FULL LIST: 2023 AMVCA nominated actors, movies, writers". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (2023-04-17). "AMVCA releases nominees for 2023 awards [FULL LIST]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-01.