Raphael Egbayelo Email & Phone Number

Experienced African Creative Entrepreneur | Cinematographer | Documentary FIlmmakerI am an experienced African Creative Entrepreneur with nearly a decade of hands-on experience in the film and video industry. My expertise spans Cinematography, Film Directing & Producing, Photography, and Entrepreneurship.EDUCATION AND TRAINING:Computer Science - Yaba College of TechnologyFilm Directing - Royal Arts Academy, Lagos, NigeriaMentorship and Training - Renowned Nollywood professionals such as Niyi Akinmolayan, Onye Ubanatu, Oge Obasi, and Akin AlabiCAREER HIGHLIGHTS:Producing and Directing: Successfully produced and directed Tv Commercials and documentaries for esteemed clients including Central Bank of Nigeria, FATE Foundation, WIMBIZ, LEAP Africa, Youth Business International, 234 Project (Texas), Enyo Oil, SBN/GAIN, and more.SHORT FILMS: Directed impactful short films such as "Wounded," "Buff," "Baby Mama," "One Soul," and "The Hunt."ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY:Co-founder and CEO at Uvisuals Studios: In 2015, I co-founded Uvisuals Studios with Eric Godwin. Our mission is to produce cinematic content of global quality, empowering SMEs and driving societal change in Africa. As CEO, I am dedicated to steering the company's growth and maximizing our impact.COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:FATE Foundation Alumni: Vice President of the Alumni Executive Committee, organizing workshops, conferences, and youth-oriented events in Nigeria to inspire positive change.Board Member, Shades of Us Storytelling Initiative.Board Member, Ark and Rainbow development initiativeAEP Program: Completed the AEP Program with FATE Foundation, now volunteering as a Facilitator and Mentor for the Foundation. Emerging Entrepreneurs Program: Attended the Emerging Entrepreneurs Program at FATE and received enterprise training from Youth Business International in Uganda.Awards: Represented Afrikohub by Uvisuals at the Madhouse Lens-based Incubation pitch contest, winning $10,000 seed funding for the company.My unwavering passion and focus lie in changing the narrative in Africa, leveraging the power of film as a transformative tool for impact and positive change. Through my creative endeavors and entrepreneurial spirit, I am committed to shaping a brighter future for the African continent.