Tayo Aina
Filmmaker and YouTuber
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| Intro | Filmmaker and YouTuber | |
| Places | Nigeria | |
| is | Filmmaker | |
| Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio | |
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The details
Biography
Tayo Aina (born December 9,1992) is a Nigerian YouTuber, photographer, and travel content creator known for his content that delves into lifestyle, travel, and culture. As of 2023, he has over 700 thousand subscribers on his YouTube channel. He is an award winner at Future Awards Africa 2022 for Content Creation
Early life and education
Born and raised in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, Tayo Aina attended Ifako International Secondary School before earning his bachelor's degree at the Federal University of Technology Akure.
YouTube and filmmaking
Aina is a content creator who was inspired by the dynamism of Lagos and the absence of its digital representation, made transition to the YouTube platform. Aina received attention and recognition resulting in his achievement of the Future Awards Africa 2022 Prize for Content Creation. TECNO brand acknowledged Aina's journey.
Aina's storytelling has attracted collaborations with artiste like Adekunle Gold and Davido.
UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
Aina collaborated on a documentary addressing the Boko Haram insurgency in the northern region. The video highlighting UNDP's efforts for positive change, has garnered over 1 million views on YouTube.
Awards and recognitions
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Future Awards Africa | Content creation | Won | |
| 2023 | Social media awards | Best YouTube Content Creator | Nominated | |
| Trend Up Awards | Force of YouTube | Nominated |