Good videos top the list of reasons people stay glued to their screens. Whether you are watching a movie or a music video, the only reason you are watching for a long time is because it is worth your time. Hence, the need to give video directors their flowers. Video directors are responsible for ensuring that quality work is done to produce a music video, movie, TV show, and all forms of visual content. They review the cinematography, edits, the design, and all other elements that make up a video.

So, it is safe to say that video directors can be held responsible for the goodness or decline in the quality of a video but the delightful thing is, they always do a good job.  

Video directors are essential workers in the media industry in Nigeria and while some are just starting off their careers, there are also individuals who have gone far ahead. The different stages of a video director's career also influence how much they charge to direct a video before it is finally produced. However, we thought that you might like to know who the top Nigerian video directors are and the amount they demand to direct a particular video. Keep reading. 

The Top-Tier Video Directors in Nigeria

If there are 5 people in a category, there will be one or more persons who can do it better than the others. Nigerian video directors are incredible, no doubt. But, here are video directors who are extraordinary in their craft: 

TG Omori

A lot of Nigerians think TG Omori is unbeatable and that explains how much good work he has showcased as a video director. 

TG Omori whose real name is ThankGod Omori Jesam is a bad cinematographer and music video director who has been in the company of several high-profile Nigerian Artistes such as Davido, Wizkid, Burnaboy, AsakeKizz Daniel, and Tekno among many others. TG kicked off his career in 2016 and since then, he has made remarkable moves in the music industry which includes directing and producing clean videos and winning an award as the video director of the year. 

TG has a million followers on IG and 1.4million on Twitter. According to an article published on TooXclusive, the creative video director charges $50,000 to direct a video. 

Clarence Peters

Clarence Abiodun Peter has since 1998 blessed the media industry with his skills. The Nigerian film director has directed videos for music, documentaries, and TV shows. 

He has worked with popular artists such as Davido, Banky W, and Wizkid and has also collaborated with filmmakers to create magic. Also, he has been awarded as the best music video director of the year numerous times, this justifies his outstanding skills. Clarence, with over 20 experience is worth the hype and having on stage. He currently has over 240,000 followers on Instagram and according to a source, he charges over 6 million naira per video. 

Meji Alabi

Meji Alabi is a media jack of all trades; apart from being just a video director, he is also a photographer and a producer who has been in the company of productive and high-class creatives such as Davido, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Burna Boy. Fulfilling his role, Meji Alabi has directed a music video that was performed by sheyi shey, a music video for Kontrol by Maleek Berry, and another for Burna Boy. He has been in this space since 2014 and has been nothing short of amazing. According to several sources across the internet, Meji Alabi charges about N15million to organize a music video.  

Daps

Daps, as fondly called by many Nigerians has the real name, Oladapo Fagbenle. He launched his videography career in 2010 after being a sportsperson for several years. Fast forward to later in his career, he has worked his way up and directed music videos for artists such as Davido, Wizkid, Lil-baby, and some other international artists. 

Daps is well-known on the streets of Instagram and has over a hundred and seven thousand people supporting his creativity. When Davido dropped his song - "Fall" it caught the fancy of several Nigerians and even non-Nigerians and it was later discovered that Daps shot the music video. The video director is recognized as one of the best paid because he charges millions of naira to fix quality visual content. 

Kemi Adetiba

The moment Nigerians acknowledge the fact that you really know your onions, then you do! Kemi Adetiba is a force in the media and entertainment industry. She directs movies and music videos and does excellently well at both. 

Despite being a law graduate from the University of Lagos, she swerved to a different field and is currently being skillful at what she does. Kemi directed the popular movie - "King of Boys" and got the Internet talking for months. She is unto something new and currently directing "To Kill a Monkey." The amount she charges to direct a movie is undisclosed but some sources say that she is worth over $3 million. 

Director K

Aremu Olayiwola Qudus a.k.a Director K is mostly a music video director who knows how to wield his tool to produce good videos. This is why the likes of Wizkid, Burna Boy, Adekunle Gold, Davido, Skepta, and several other artists have worked with him. 

With over 58,000 followers on Instagram, Qudus has carried his audience along and dished out content regularly. Director Kay charges about 3million naira for a videography task, according to an article published on schoolings. 

Unlimited LA

Unlimited LA, whose real name is Buari Olalekan Oluwasegun figured out his career path way back in 2011 and has since worked with people who are on the same page with him. In 2015, he was recognized as the best music director by the Nigerian Entertainment Awards, and in the same year, Headies awarded him for creating the best music video. LA has been on set, creating magic with the likes of Timaya, Phyno, Niniola, Olamide, and Doctor Sid. 

No source has been able to confirm the amount LA charges to direct a video.

Mattmax

Matthew Aina - Mattmax is many things; a cinematographer, a filmmaker, a commercial director, and a video director. While he has helped several other creatives like Timaya, Burnaboy, Olamide, Olu maintain and a lot more to have the best videos for their content, he also has an agency that is more like a film agency - Mattmax Productions. 

Citypeople online says Matthew charges about 10 - 15million naira to work on a video project. 

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