Director • Producer • Showrunner
Specialist in African Cinema & Cross‑Cultural Storytelling
Based in Europe | Working Globally
I’m a Berlin-Nigerian‑South African filmmaker and showrunner with a solid foundation in theatre and cinema across Africa and Europe. I craft narratives that pulse with identity, migration, culture, and transformation, skillfully weaving realism, mysticism, and arresting visuals to create resonant cinematic experiences.
Selected Works:
Bottle Neck (1996) – early drama exploring [theme].
Shame (1996) | Ritual (1997) | Oracle (1998) | Wake of Death (2004) – a series of genre-driven explorations.
Stigma (2013) – award-winning drama tackling HIV/AIDS stigmatisation in Nigeria
.Asawana (2016) – women-empowerment narrative set in the Niger Delta
.Accidental Affair (2019) – a romantic thriller about love, loss, and secrets
Amina (2021) – a rich historical drama recognised for its storytelling depth
Las Gidi (2025) – TV comedy series capturing everyday life in Lagos, currently airing on the NTA Network service.
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As a showrunner, I steer productions from concept to completion—ensuring creative consistency, cultural authenticity, and wide audience appeal.
Let’s collaborate on telling the stories that define us.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dagogodiminas
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