Adetoyi Adeyinka

Adeyinka Adetoyi grew up in Ilorin, Kwara State. He attended Eruda primary school, then attended Sheikh Abdulkadir College, Ilorin, Kwara State, and later transferred to Olayinka Grammar School, Olayinka, Kwara State. Nigerian director, producer, and creative entrepreneur Adeyinka Adetoyi is renowned for his contributions to the African cinema industry and his powerful narrative. His works that address societal issues, such as Dangerous Silence, have brought him recognition and won him multiple international awards, including an Audience Award at the Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival.Other noteworthy films that Adetoyi has directed and produced include Stranded (2022) and In My Head (2022), both of which examine issues of morality, human complexity, and resiliency.His commitment to presenting stories that are both culturally relevant and palatable to a worldwide audience emphasizes his contribution to the international promotion of Nigerian cinema.

Adetoyi's art aims to elevate stories that inspire and challenge thought, and it places a strong emphasis on working with a variety of abilities.