Biography
EARLY LIFE
Toyosi Ige began his career as an independent filmmaker from Kwara State, Nigeria. He later moved to the United Kingdom to pursue his Masters in filmmaking.
CAREER
Known for his intentional approach to storytelling, Toyosi Ige's short films include 'Oiza’s Nexus' (winner of the 2022 Eko International Film Festival), 'My Oga Na Tailor', 'The Psalmist', and the experimental short film 'A Trieb For Maggie'. He also runs a company in Nigeria, Rayhouse Studios. He has taken on multiple roles like writing, shooting, and editing for some of his films, and has also worked as a choreographer. He has discussed the differences and challenges of filmmaking in Nigeria versus the UK, noting the availability of human resources and costs.
PERSONAL LIFE
Toyosi Ige's experimental short film 'A Trieb For Maggie' was inspired by his wife's grief after she lost her father. He is often inspired by the stories of others and his experiences in different cultural spaces.
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