Kayode Kasum
Kayode Kasum is a Nigerian film director and producer known for working across comedy, drama, romance, thriller, and horror. He began his filmmaking career as a motion graphics designer at Wale Adenuga Productions before moving into directing and producing. His first feature film, Dognapped, was released in 2017, but Oga Bolaji brought him wider recognition in 2018.
Kasum has since directed several successful Nollywood films and television series. His work often focuses on family, ambition, identity, personal growth, and everyday Nigerian life. His ability to work across different genres has made him one of Nollywood’s most prolific contemporary directors.
Notable Films:
| Title | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Oga Bolaji | 2018 | A drama about a retired musician in his forties whose life changes after he meets a seven-year-old girl. |
| Sugar Rush | 2019 | A crime comedy about three sisters who take a large amount of money, placing them in danger from the authorities and the money’s owners. |
| This Lady Called Life | 2020 | A drama about a young single mother who struggles to support herself while pursuing her dream of becoming a successful chef. |
| Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards | 2020 | A romantic comedy about a woman who tries to change her impulsive ways and win back her former boyfriend before she turns 30. |
| Soólè | 2021 | A comedy-thriller about passengers travelling by bus from Lagos to Enugu who become caught in a dangerous conflict involving criminals. |
| Áfàméfùnà: An Nwa Boi Story | 2023 | A drama about a successful businessman questioned after the death of his friend. Their shared history reveals a story of friendship, rivalry, and the Igbo apprenticeship system. |
| Ajosepo | 2024 | A comedy-drama about a young couple preparing for their wedding as conflicts and secrets emerge within their families. |
| Baby Farm | 2025 | A limited series about vulnerable pregnant women trapped inside a supposed charitable foundation involved in baby trafficking. |
| Reel Love | 2025 | A romantic drama about a relationship influencer whose public image becomes complicated after a viral video connects him to a young entrepreneur. |
| Tarella: Princess of the Nile | 2025 | An African reimagining of Cinderella about an orphan who defies her stepfamily to attend a royal event and encounters a prince searching for a bride. |
| Love and New Notes | 2026 | A romance and drama set during Nigeria’s 1984 currency change, following a struggling couple whose choices uncover family secrets and supernatural events. |
Kasum’s work shows his range across comedy, drama, romance, thriller, horror, and television. His stories often focus on Nigerian families, communities, ambition, and social issues. His other directing credits include Dognapped, Quam’s Money, Dwindle, Obara’M, Something Like Gold, and episodes of the Netflix series Far From Home.