Tayo Aina (born December 9, 1992) is a Nigerian filmmaker, YouTuber, photographer, media personality, and entrepreneur known for his travel and documentary-style content that explores African culture, business, and lifestyle. As of 2023, his YouTube channel has amassed over one million subscribers. In 2022, he received the Content Creation award at Future Awards Africa.

Early life and education

Tayo Aina was born in

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, Nigeria on December 9, 1992. and is of Yoruba descent. He attended Ifako International Secondary School and later earned a Bachelor of Technology degree in Real Estate from the

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, in 2015.

YouTube and filmmaking

After graduating, Aina briefly worked as a web developer and salesman before becoming an Uber driver in Lagos. During this period, he developed an interest in photography and videography, documenting urban life and architecture. In July 2019, he transitioned to full-time content creation, focusing on travel, real estate, and lifestyle across Africa. Aina’s storytelling approach has led to collaborations with notable artists, including

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. Aina collaborated on a documentary focusing on the

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. The video, which showcases the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) initiatives to promote stability and recovery in the region. Aina gained recognition for his work, culminating in his receipt of the Future Awards Africa Prize for Content Creation in 2022. His creative journey has been highlighted by brands such as TECNO. In a 2024 interview with

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, Aina advocated for improved intra-African mobility, suggesting that current travel restrictions stem from concerns over permanent migration and weaknesses in passport and visa frameworks.

Awards and recognitions

References

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