Taiwo Adeyemi, fondly known as ‘Oga Boxx’, is a seasoned talent manager, creative businessman, and a quiet influence driving the brands and image of African stars from behind the scenes.
Building on a solid foundation in advertising, Taiwo Adeyemi has established a remarkable reputation for connecting top brands and talents, creating iconic partnerships, and amplifying their missions to reach global audiences. His portfolio includes work with leading brands in telecommunication, FMCG, aviation, real estate, governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Taiwo is known for his work with Nollywood idol Nse Ikpe-Etim, where he led the efforts for her inspiring comeback after a prolonged hiatus, and for his pivotal role with National Chessmaster Tunde Onakoya’s world-record campaign to raise a million dollars for underprivileged children in Africa.
Taiwo’s understanding of the unique challenges faced by emerging talents has influenced his commitment to nurturing growth and innovation in the creative community. His documentary, Road2Blow has become an essential resource for over 30,000 creatives, earning recognition at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and the Africa International Film Festival. Similarly, his co-creation hub, Polygon, offers spaces and programs that empower creatives to collaborate and thrive.
Taiwo has earned academic recognition from prestigious institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania’s Hollywood X program and has contributed to enriching the practice of global artists in residence at the University of Michigan. He currently shares his wealth of knowledge as a visiting lecturer at the Pan Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communications, where he trains on topics such as creative leadership and talent management. He is also a Forbes delegate and a passionate advocate for preserving Nigerian film history, spearheading the establishment of Nigeria’s first film museum.
Taiwo Adeyemi, fondly known as ‘Oga Boxx’, is a seasoned talent manager, creative businessman, and a quiet influence driving the brands and image of African stars from behind the scenes.
Building on a solid foundation in advertising, Taiwo Adeyemi has established a remarkable reputation for connecting top brands and talents, creating iconic partnerships, and amplifying their missions to reach global audiences. His portfolio includes work with leading brands in telecommunication, FMCG, aviation, real estate, governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Taiwo is known for his work with Nollywood idol Nse Ikpe-Etim, where he led the efforts for her inspiring comeback after a prolonged hiatus, and for his pivotal role with National Chessmaster Tunde Onakoya’s world-record campaign to raise a million dollars for underprivileged children in Africa.
Taiwo’s understanding of the unique challenges faced by emerging talents has influenced his commitment to nurturing growth and innovation in the creative community. His documentary, Road2Blow has become an essential resource for over 30,000 creatives, earning recognition at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and the Africa International Film Festival. Similarly, his co-creation hub, Polygon, offers spaces and programs that empower creatives to collaborate and thrive.
Taiwo has earned academic recognition from prestigious institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania’s Hollywood X program and has contributed to enriching the practice of global artists in residence at the University of Michigan. He currently shares his wealth of knowledge as a visiting lecturer at the Pan Atlantic University’s School of Media and Communications, where he trains on topics such as creative leadership and talent management. He is also a Forbes delegate and a passionate advocate for preserving Nigerian film history, spearheading the establishment of Nigeria’s first film museum.
