Derin Adeyokunnu
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Derin Adeyokunnu is a Nigerian film producer, director, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Nemsia Studios,[1] a production company known for its contribution to the Nigerian film industry.[2]
Derin Adeyokunnu | |
|---|---|
| Education | Purdue University |
| Occupations | Film Producer, Director, Entrepreneur |
| Organization | Nemsia Studios |
| Known for | Breath of Life Soft Love |
He has served as an executive producer on several films, including Banana Island Ghost (2017),[3] God Calling (2018),[1] 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
Adeyokunnu holds a degree with Multimedia Engineering at Purdue University, USA.
Career
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] |
