Working primarily with non-profits and media organizations, bringing the grit and unique perspectives from documentary production into his work, Awolola has also edited extensively for television, working on MNET’s ‘Halita’ and EbonyLife’s Sons of the Caliphate.
Over time, he has worked on projects for BBC Media Action, Cinema Kpatakpata, USAID, UKaid, Heinrich böll stifun, amongst other international donor agencies, Awolola has been able to hone his skills thus mastering the different aspects of film production and creation.
In this chat with Daily Trust, Awolola talks about his journey as a filmmaker.
Who is Johnson Awolola?
A cool Yoruba guy who is really passionate about creating, about life and telling stories. I love video games and I think I am what you can call the ‘life of the party’.