Omo Baba Oba

CAREER

Akorede Babatunde Kazeem, under the professional name Omo Baba Oba, is an emerging creative in Nigerian film, particularly Yoruba Nollywood. He works as a director, screenwriter, and producer. Documented credits include: Oko Nkechi (2024) — Director Kolero (Beyond The Line) (2026) — Director and Writer (thriller/drama) On Kolero (Beyond The Line), he has collaborated with established Nollywood figures including Bimbo Akintola, Jide Kosoko, Bolanle Ninalowo, Jumoke Odetola, Ayo Adesanya, Adeyemi Mike, Lolade Okusanya, and Lukman Ebun Oloyede. His Instagram presence highlights ongoing post-production work, casting appreciation (e.g., for performers such as Scarlet Gomez), and involvement in projects with writers and facilitators like Yewande Famakin. He has been described in industry listings as an award-winning filmmaker and is associated with the evolving generation of Nigerian storytellers contributing to both artistic and production aspects of the industry.

Omo Baba Oba represents part of the newer wave of Yoruba-language filmmakers building portfolios through directing, writing, and producing.