PEFTI FILM INSTITUTE LIMITED - Key Persons


ABEL ALICE NOSA

A Beauty and Special-Effect Make-Up guru, with over 5 years of Working Experience. Ms Abel obtained Certificates in Acting as well as Costume and Make-Up with (With Special Effects), from PEFTI Film Institute where she excelled in her works, and exhibited strong Leadership attributes. She went on to Act in, and provide Costume and Make-Up (With Special Effects), for Several prominent Films and Television Programmes. In 2009, Ms Abel and some other excellent PEFTI Graduates of Costume and Make-Up, organized a critically acclaimed Fashion Show exhibiting Beauty, Cat-Walk and Special-Effect Make-Up at Terra Kulture in Victoria Island, Lagos.

ABIOLA ADENUGA - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Ms Adenuga earned her Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting, at the Obafemi Awolowo University. She went on to become an Oracle Certified Database Administrator with the Oracle University U.S. She has also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Education at the University of Lagos. Ms Adenuga has attended various seminars and Leadership courses including those at Trinity Leadership School (TLS), Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA), and the Cambridge-MIT Institute, UK. A Creative and dynamic administrator who has managed PEFTI Film Institute in various capacities, since its inception in 2004.

ADEOLA GIDEON OLASUNKANMI

A Professional Music Maestro, he Produces, Composes and Directs Music. He is also an Instrumentalist, and has over 7years of experience. Mr. Adeola is a graduate of the University of Ado-Ekiti. He also holds a Diploma in Music and Sound Engineering. He has performed in various concerts, and has taught Music at various educational levels in Nigeria and abroad.

ADEWALE ADEDEJI OLUFEMI

A Veteran Film and Television Producer and Director with over 20 years of experience. Mr. Olufemi holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Lagos, and a Diploma in Film and Television Production and Directing, from the Television College, Jos. He has attended many Seminars and Workshops on Film and Television Directing, in many countries, including Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Sweden. Mr. Olufemi has Produced and Directing many Award-Winning Television Programmes, winning the First Position at TELEFEST and NIFETEP for many years while he was working at NTA.

AGU CHUKS

An award-winning Script-Writer with 25 years of experience in various Broadcasting Companies. Mr. Agu holds a Bachelor of Arts with honours in Theatre Arts from University of Calabar. He has also participated in various training Courses in Nigeria, Zimbabwe and Holland. Mr. Agu is a recipient of many Awards, including NTA Outstanding Performers Award (1985), and honourable Mention, Essay on International Cooperation, The Hague (1987),

AKINWALE AYOTUNDE POPOOLA

A Passionate Innovative Professional Film-maker with over 11 years of inestimable experience. Mr. Popoola is a graduate of the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, and has undergone various training including Camera-Handling, Graphic Design and Image Editing. He has worked in various Production Companies and Film studies as Asst Head of Production, Head of Editors, and On-Line Director of Programes.

ANSELM AKHIGBE OJIETU

An industrious and versatile entrepreneur with 20 years of experience. Mr. Ojietu is a Certified Television and Film Producer, Marketer and Public Relations expert. He is the Producer of the Television Program, 'THE KIDNAPPERS"

BOLAJI DAWODU

A Pillar in the Nigeria Film Industry, his contributions and innovations have influenced the styles of Movie and Film Directing in Nigeria for 30 years. Mr. Dawodu has a Bachelor of Arts with honours in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan, and later studied Television Production Techniques at NTA Television College, Jos. He has directed numerous award-winning Films and Television Programs, and is a member of the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) Mr. Dawodu has participated and lectured in many workshops and seminars including the United Nations Workshop at Sesame Street Studio, at Turkish Television in Turkey, and a Study Tour of BBC Studios in London, England.

DEJI ADESANYA

Job Titles:
  • CINEMATOGRAPHY LECTURER
A celebrated Multi Award-Winning reference-point in Nigeria Film-making history with an experience spanning over 35 years, he is a pioneer and consultant of PEFTI. Mr. Adesanya studied Film and Television Production at Cambrian College Ontario Canada, and Brooks Institute California USA. His first feature Film which he shot on Celluloid was VIGILANTE (1988). Since then, his Films have won many awards including the Herbert Ogunde Award for the Best Film of the year for his movie OSE SANGO (SANGO'S WAND), and the Hilda Ogunbanjo Film Award for his Documentary UNCOMMON SERVICE. Mr. Adesanya was part of the National Team that developed the Syllabus for the National Innovation Diploma in Film and Television. He has participated in various workshops and Seminars on Film-Making across Nigeria, the U.S. and Canada.

GRILLO MOROHUNKEJI ADEGBOYEGA

Mr. Grillo is a member of, and holds leadership positions, in many notable associations, both in Nigeria and Canada. These include President of Business Arts Nigeria, Coordinator of Commonwealth Arts Federation (CAF), Coordinator for Artists with HIV/AIDS Club, and member of Canada B International.

IME EFFIONG EYO

A Music Prodigy with 22 years of Creative and Training Experience. Mr. Eyo holds a Bachelor of Arts with Combined honours in Music and Communication Arts from the University of Cross-River State, Uyo. He also holds a Diploma in Music Education from University of Nigeria Nsukka (U.N.N.). He was in the Nigerian Navy Band, and taught Music at the University of Cross-River State, Uyo, for several years. Mr. Eyo is affiliated to the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN).

JOKE MUYIWA FADIREPO

An Icon in the Professional theatre with 30 years of experience in Dramatic Arts, both in Nigeria and in the United Kingdom. Mrs Fadirepo holds a Bachelor of Arts, Degree with Honours from Obafemi Awolowo University, a Master in Theatre Arts from University of Ibadan, and is currently in a Post-Graduate Studies in Theatre Arts. She has excelled in many Award-Winning Stage, Television and Film Performances, both in Nigeria and in the United Kingdom. Mrs. Fadirepo is a recipient of the Merit Award from the Department of Theatre Arts in University of Ibadan.

MR ODIA OMOVBUDE

Job Titles:
  • HOD Performing and Media Arts Dept

Mr. Wale Adenuga

Job Titles:
  • MFR - CHAIRMAN
Mr. Adenuga graduated from the University of Lagos with the Best Student Award in the Business Administration Department in 1974. He went on to create Ikebe Super, Super Story and Binta, Magazines which became household names in Africa and abroad. In 1983, he produced a phenomenally successful Celluloid comedy film titled Papa Ajasco. In 1995, he produced a Home Video, Binta My Daughter. In 1997, he began producing the Multi Award-Winning Television Series Papa Ajasco and Company, Super Story, This Life, Odd World, as well as Binta and Friends. Later, he started producing Soul Sisters, a Multi Award-Winning Talk Show. He is a member of the Independent Television Producer Association of Nigerian (ITPAN). In 2004, Mr. Wale Adenuga MFR founded PEFTI Film Institute, Nigeria's foremost Private Film and Music Training Institute. Mr. Adenuga has won many awards including Most Creative Business Owner of the year (2001 Business Digest Enterprise Award), Best Entertainment Program in 2002 (NTA 2 Channel 5), the 11th and 12th DAME Awards (TV Drama Category), an unprecedented 5 Awards at the 2nd Nigeria Film Festival Awards (Best Producer, Script-Writer, Director, TV Drama and Socially Relevant TV Production). He was also given a Merit Award at the Kwama Nkrumah Leadership Awards in Ghana, for the Entertainment Sector. In 2009, Mr. Wale Adenuga was conferred by President Musa Yar Adua with the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria honours (MFR), in acknowledgment of his immense contributions to the growth and development of his country.

Musa Yar Adua - President

Job Titles:
  • President

OLUFEMI AYOOLA

A Speech,communication and Presentation expert, his varied experience span over 18 years. Mr. Ayoola holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Lagos State University (LASU), a Master of Arts Degree in English Language from University of Ilorin, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology from Federal University of Technology, Minna. He has studied and worked in various institutions spanning across Nigeria, Gambia and the United Kingdom. Mr. Ayoola is the editor of 'M2', a Weekly Marketing Management Paper.

SAMPSON ADESOLA ADESUMBO

A respected Film editor with 18 years of experience in the Film industry. He is currently at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, attaining a further Diploma in Mass Communication. Mr. Adesumbo has worked in various Media houses including those owned by the Government, and Corporate Bodies. and much more

SAMUEL AGHENTA

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator of Studies ( C.O.S )
Mr. Aghenta holds Master Degree from the University of Ibadan and also an alumni of Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi and the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON). He is responsible for the implementation and administration of all aspects of the academic program, including the management of the teaching team and their performance.

TOYIN GBAJUMO

A celebrated Nigerian Cultural Ambassador and International Costumier with 26 years of experience. Mrs. Gbajumo holds a Diploma in Yoruba Linguistics from the University of Lagos, and has undertaken a Textile Design Workshop Course at LSCAC. She is also a trained Cultural Dancer. She works with the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, and is a member of the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP). Mrs. Gbajumo has Participated in many Nigeria Cultural Performances, including FESTAC 77, in Lagos and Ibadan, 100 years Lagos Fashion Panorama, and NAFEST'88 (Organized by Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, and UNESCO). She has also represented Nigeria internationally as a Dancer and Costumier with Ijinle Cultural Group, in the 3rd African Games in Algeria, as well as in France, Belgium and Spain.

WAHEED ADEOGUN

A Seasoned Award-Winning Hands-on Cinematographer with 17 years of Practical Filled Experience. Mr. Adeogun has extensive training in Electrical and Electronics, as well as in Camera, from various Private Establishments and Media Houses. Mr. Adeogun is a distinguished member of Nigerian Society of Cinematographers (NSC), and National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP). He is a Director of Photography (D.O.P.) with various Media Houses, and has shot several Home Videos and Television Programes, including the Award-Winning LABALABA Produced by the National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practioners (NANTAP), in 2009.

YESIDE DOSUNMU

A multi award-winning internationally respected Choreographer and Consultant, with 25 years of veritable experience. Mrs. Dosunmu holds a Bachelor of Arts with honours in from Obafemi Awolowo University, a Master in Theatre Arts from University of Ibadan, and is currently doing a PHD in Dance and Choreography at the University of Abuja. She was also a judge in the MNET Dance show, "LET'S DANCE"