Derin Adeyokunnu is a Nigerian film producer, film director, entrepreneur and co-founder of Nemsia Studios[1] a production company known for its contribution to the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood.[2]
He has served as an executive producer on several films, including Banana Island Ghost (2017),[3] God Calling (2018),[1] and more recent projects such as A Green Fever (2023)[4] Soft Love (2024)[5] and Breath of Life (2024) which won the AMVCA 2024 award for Best Movie[6].
Education
Derin holds a degree with Multimedia Engineering at Purdue University USA
Career
Derin Adeyokunnu co-founded Nemsia Studios with BB Sasore with the goal of producing films that resonate with audiences both locally and internationally producing several hit films. Under Derin's management, Nemsia Studios became a pioneer in Nollywood, securing an exclusive three-film deal with Amazon Prime Video in 2023[2] Adeyokunnu has been an advocate for the development of Nollywood through technological advancement and local investment[7][8]
Filmography
Year | Title | Ref |
---|---|---|
2015 | Before 30 | [1][9] |
2017 | Banana Island Ghost | [3] |
2018 | God Calling | [1][9] |
2023 | A Green Fever | [4] |
2023 | Breath of Life | [10] |
2024 | With Difficulty Comes Ease | [11][12] |
2024 | Soft Love | [13] |
References
- ^ a b c d Adewoyin, Adeniyi (2024-07-06). "DERIN ADEYOKUNNU: Nollywood needs local investors for sustainability". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ a b Yossman, K. J. (2022-06-21). "Amazon Prime Video Sets 3-Picture Deal With Nollywood Production House Nemsia Films". Variety. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ a b Ejiofor, Yvonne (2017-08-10). "'Banana Island Ghost' Ice Cream Flavor". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ a b "Nigerian Filmmaker Taiwo Egunjobi is Carving Out His Own Path in Nollywood | OkayAfrica". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "Nemsia Studios releases Soft Love – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ ""Breath of Life" Review: A Faith-based Film With Refreshing Artistic Outlook". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "Derin Adeyokunnu Archives". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "Derin Adeyokunnu - Nollywire". Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ a b "Wedding Blues And Belles". www.forbesafrica.com. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ Meshioye, David (2023-12-16). "Breath of Life births on streaming platform, prime video". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "'With Difficulty Comes Ease' with Uzoamaka Aniunoh to premiere on Prime Video in August | Pulse Nigeria". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ Nkemakolam, Juliet (2024-07-30). "Nollywood film 'With Difficulty Comes Ease' premiers Aug. 1st". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ Nwafor (2024-10-30). "We're incredibly excited to share Soft Love with audiences worldwide - Derin Adeyokunnu". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
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