
Directing
Adebayo Tijani is a prominent Nigerian film director, producer, writer and actor best known for his work in the Yoruba-language sector of Nollywood. With a career spanning two decades, Tijani has directed and produced landmark Yoruba films such as Omo Elemosho, Ijakumo, King of Thieves and the widely discussed Jagun Jagun. He’s recognized both for crafting commercial hits and for collaborating with top Nollywood talent, helping drive the box-office success of several contemporary Yoruba epics. Tijani’s directing style blends traditional storytelling with modern production values, positioning him as one of the leading creatives shaping modern Yoruba cinema. As a public figure and content creator, he is active on social platforms where he engages fans and promotes his film projects.
Popular in | Nollywood |
Popular as | Directing |
Gender | MALE |
Birthday | March 24, 1975 (50 years old) |
| Year | Movie & Role |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Her Excellency as Directing |
| 2025 | Abánisétè: The Ancestor as Directing |
| 2025 | Ori Rebirth as Directing |
| 2024 | Beast Of Two Worlds (Ajakaju) as Directing |
| 2024 | Farmer's Bride as Directing |
| 2024 | Alakada: Bad and Boujee as Director |
| 2023 | Jagun Jagun as Directing |
| 2023 | Jagun Jagun as Writing |
| 2022 | Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper as Director |
| 2022 | King Of Thieves as Directing |