Adeyinka Oduniyi

Executive Producer | ITPAN president
EMMY Award-Winning Producer (MADU, 2025)🏆
Telling African stories to the world

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Ancient knowledge

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Your story matters and not just to you.

Every director, producer, writer, and crew member plays a vital role in shaping how the world experiences Nigerian storytelling. Every film, series, documentary, or commercial is a reflection of our culture, creativity, and perspective — and each contribution adds depth to the narrative of who we are as a creative industry.

It’s easy to focus on immediate success or commercial outcomes, but the bigger picture is about legacy. The stories we tell today influence how the next generation of filmmakers and audiences will see Nigeria tomorrow. Every decision, every project, and every collaboration contributes to building an industry that is respected, sustainable, and globally recognized.

Let’s not underestimate the impact of our individual and collective work. Your voice, your vision, and your craft matter. They are part of a larger story that continues to define Nigerian storytelling on a global stage.

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Celebrating the Women Who Built Nigerian Television: Ronke Orijajogunlo (Yeye)

As Nigeria’s television and content industry continues to evolve—now embracing streaming platforms, digital creators, and new storytelling formats—it is important to pause and recognise the pioneers who laid the foundations we all benefit from today.

One of those women is Oyeronke Orijajogunlo fondly known as Yeye. My first interaction with Yeye was at Consolidated Media Associates, where she worked closely with Tajudeen Adepetu. Even then, it was clear she was more than a producer—she was a builder. She helped pioneer programmes like Everyday People and played key roles across production, marketing, and team coordination at a time when such versatility was rare and undervalued.

When I later led Audio Visual First (AVF), she was one of the first people I deliberately headhunted. From producing award-winning commercials to shaping reality shows and long-form content, Yeye became a central force in AVF’s growth into one of the most respected production companies of its era. Her work spanned major brands including MTN, Glo, Guinness, Coca-Cola, Cadbury, MTV, and Reckitt & Benckiser, among many others.

What truly sets Yeye apart is her ability to balance creativity with structure—content with capacity. She has consistently helped build teams, strengthen workflows, and deliver excellence at scale, long before “capacity building” became an industry buzzword.

As President of the Independent Television Producers Association of Nigeria (ITPAN), I am proud to celebrate Yeye as both a member and a pioneer. Her career embodies the values ITPAN stands for: professionalism, institutional strength, and sustainability.

#nigeriancreatives #tvproduction #ITPAN

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By 2026, creativity alone will not sustain a TV producer.

The global television industry is changing fast. What separates serious producers from temporary ones is no longer talent, but depth.

Here are five skills every TV producer must have in 2026:

1. Creative leadership
Producing is leadership. It requires clarity of vision, emotional intelligence, and the discipline to make decisions that protect the story from start to finish.

2. Strategic thinking
A producer must think beyond production. Where will this content live? Who is the audience? What is the long-term value? Without strategy, execution becomes wasteful.

3. Financial intelligence
Budgeting is not an administrative task. It is a leadership skill. Producers who understand money build sustainable companies, not one-off projects.

4. Communication and negotiation
Producers operate at the center of multiple interests. Clear communication and strong negotiation keep projects aligned and reputations intact.

5. Continuous learning
The industry will not wait for anyone. Producers who remain curious, study global trends, and adapt their thinking will always stay relevant.

The future of television will be built by producers who think long-term, act intentionally, and understand their responsibility to the industry.

Follow me for insights on producing, leadership, and building sustainable creative institutions.

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Leadership is not about titles but about responsibility. The future of our creative industry is being shaped right now by the decisions we make today, whether we like it or not.

What we choose to build, support, and protect now will shape what the next generation inherits. And that responsibility is one I don’t take lightly.

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Great stories shape society but great storytellers build nations!

As storytellers, we have the power to shape societies and build nations. Every script, scene, and idea has the potential to leave a lasting impact.

Let's use this power to create meaningful content that resonates with our audience and sparks positive change.

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Skills vs Capacity: The Missing Link👇🏽

Teaching someone to shoot a short film or series is good. But skills alone won’t give us: sustainable production companies, stable employment, global-standard pipelines, or a professional culture. Skills are just the start.
Capacity-building is what creates systems that last. It asks bigger questions:

• How do we build production houses that survive 10–20 years?
• How do teams work in true synergy?
• How do we ensure structures survive when key people leave?
• How do we embed ethics, standards & global best practices into organizations — not just individuals?

This is the missing link for Nigeria’s creative industry.

Right now, Nigeria has talent, but lacks structured capacity. Without it, industries remain fragile, short-lived, and vulnerable to collapse when individuals leave.

Capacity-building = stability, professionalism, and global competitiveness.
It’s about building institutions, not just training individuals.

What do you think? Are we focusing too much on skills and ignoring the systems that actually sustain our industry?

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Why Nigeria Must Shift From Skill Training to Capacity Building And Why ITPAN Is Returning to Its Roots

Nigeria has many film schools.
Everyone is teaching how to direct, produce, edit or light a scene.
That’s good — but it’s no longer enough.

We are training individuals, but we are not strengthening institutions.
And without strong institutions, no industry can grow.

Historically, ITPAN’s strength was institutional membership — production companies, broadcasters, and media organisations.

We are returning to that foundation:
Not to remove individuals, but to rebuild professional structures across the industry.

Globally, industries succeed when companies succeed — not when freelancers struggle alone.

Also, the definition of “producer” has changed.
Producers today include:
– Skit makers
– YouTubers
– Digital storytellers
– Broadcasters
– Content agencies

We welcome them — but our goal is not just to teach skills.
Our goal is to build capacity.

Capacity means:
– organisational leadership
– compliance & standards
– business operations
– workflow systems
– sustainable growth
– global deliverables

This is how you build a real screen industry — and this is the direction ITPAN is leading.

Nigeria does not need more people who can shoot.
Nigeria needs institutions that can sustain.

What capacity gaps do you see in Nigerian media today?

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Exploring new ideas, perspectives and possibilities. Times like this make me grateful for the people willing to sit, share and build together

#filmmaking #creativeindustry

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Empowering Nigerian creatives should not be a choice but a responsibility. Our creative industry can only grow when we invest in people, skills, and opportunities.

Let’s build an ecosystem where every storyteller can shine.

#creativeleadership #industryadvocate #buildingthefuture #empoweringcreators

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Spent some time reflecting on ITPAN and the journey so far. What really hits me is that this isn’t just an association, it’s a legacy project. The goal has always been bigger than just individual wins. It’s about building institutions that protect creators, train the next generation, and give structure to an industry that’s growing faster than its foundations.

The aspiration is clear: to ensure every independent producer, director, and creator has a place, guidance, and support to thrive not just survive. To make Nigerian storytelling not just popular, but respected, sustainable, and impactful.

It’s about legacy, mentorship, and institutions over individuals. That’s the work ahead and it’s exciting to be part of shaping it.

#filmmakingindustry #itpan #nigeriancreatives #movieproduction

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Great conversations with great people!

Enjoyed my time at @femiodugbemi Blackbox📍

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I recently had a conversation with my long time friend Femi Odugbemi about the future of Nigerian storytelling; what we've done, what we've learned, and where we're heading especially with ITPAN.

We talked about intentional storytelling. Not just entertainment but work that challenges, documents, and redefines how the world sees us.

For me, it's always been about legacy. How we use our creativity to build something that outlives us and mentorship is everything in that. We can't talk about real industry growth without talking about how we're passing down knowledge and grooming the next generation.

The Nigerian space is rich with potential. Real potential. But it's on us now as creatives, producers, directors to protect that and build an industry that values depth over hype. We need structure, institutions and people who care more about profession than business.

The future depends on what we do right now!

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🏆✨ Humbled & Honored ✨🏆

Grateful to have received an Emmy Award as Executive Producer for Madu — Nigeria’s first Emmy-winning documentary & a Disney Original.

This recognition is bigger than me — it’s a win for Nigerian cinema and African storytelling on the world stage. 🌍🎬

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos, in partnership with SBB Media & JB Multimedia Studios, will host a Fireside Chat & Reception to celebrate Madu.

📅 Sept 30 | 🕕 6PM | 📍 Consul General’s Residence, Ikoyi

🎥 Trailer: https://t.co/OnCzo7tQPf

#EmmyWinner #Madu #Disney #NigeriaFilm #GlobalCinema

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