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Background information | |
Birth name | Aremu Olaiwola Qudus |
Also known as | DK |
Born | Lagos, Nigeria | 13 November 1993
Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, music video director |
Years active | 2018 - Present |
Website | priorgoldpictures |
Aremu Olaiwola Qudus (born 13 November 1993; professionally known as Director K and DK)[1] is a Nigerian music video director.[2][3] He has worked with several musical genres and artists including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Davido,[4][5] Burna Boy and many others,[6][7] winning 2020 The Headies Award for best music video of the year.[8]
Early life
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Aremu Olaiwola Qudus was born on 13 November 1993, in Lagos State, Nigeria. Hails from Kwara State being born into a polygamous family. He choose to pursue a formal education in Creative Arts at Yaba College of Technology in Lagos.
Career
Director K began his career back in 2015 when he shot a music video out of curiosity with an iPhone.[9][10][11]
In 2018, Director K directed the music video for Case by Nigerian musician, Teni and followed by directing the music video for Skiibii's hit single Sensima.[12]
In 2019, he co-founded PriorGold Pictures media and production services company focused on music videos, creative visuals, and television.
In 2020, Director K directed Wonderful by Burna Boy,[13] and Suzannah by Sauti Sol,[14] which got him two Best Music Video nominations at 2020 Afrimma Awards. He went on to direct "1 Milli" by Davido that won Best Music video at the 2020 The Headies Award.[15][16]
Videography
Title | Year | Artist(s) | Ref(s) |
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"Isabella" | 2017 | T-Classic | |
"Pareke" | 2018 | Teni | |
"Aiye" | Barry Jhay | ||
"Rambo" | Dr Dolor feat. Teni | ||
"Case" | Teni | ||
"Sensima" | Skiibii feat. Rekaado Banks | ||
"Mo lowo" | L.A.X | ||
"Necessary" | DRB lasgidi feat. Odunsi | ||
"I Can't Kill Myself" | 2019 | Timaya | |
"Your Love" | Boj feat. Tiwa Savage | ||
"Jealous" | Fireboy DML | ||
"Monalisa Remix" | Lyta feat. Davido | ||
"Eh Oh Ah" | SDK jay breeze | ||
"Monalisa" | Lyta | ||
"Nobody fine pass you" | T Classic | ||
"Jogor" | Zlatan | ||
"Big Engine" | Skiibii | ||
"Promise" | Adekunle Gold feat. Simi | ||
"Wonderful" | 2020 | Burna Boy | [17][18][19] |
"Park Well" | Tiwa Savage feat. Davido | ||
"Suzannah" | Sauti Sol | ||
"Know You" | Ladipoe feat. Simi | ||
"1 Milli" | Davido | [20][21] | |
"Abule" | Patoranking | ||
"Pim Pim" | Dice Ailes | ||
"Friday Feeling" | Fireboy DML | ||
"As E Dey Go" | Naira Marley | ||
"Insecure" | Sauti Sol | ||
"Ase Se" | Barry Jhay | ||
"Ojah" | C Natty | ||
"Onyeka" | 2021 | Burna Boy | [22] |
"Essence" | Wizkid feat. Tems | ||
"Rollin" | Mist feat. Burna Boy | ||
"One Shirt" | Ruger feat. D'Prince, Rema | ||
"Bounce" | Rema | [23] |
Commercials
Year | Brand | Title |
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2020 | DStv | Football Is Back |
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2021 | Kellogg's | World's Number One |
Havana Club | Skepta X Havana Club 2.0 | |
Munch iT | Non Stop Munch |
Awards and nominations
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Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref(s) |
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2020 | All Africa Music Awards | Best Music Video | Himself | Nominated | |
Nominated | |||||
2021 | The Headies | Best Music Video (1 Milli By Davido) | Won | [24] |
References
- ^ "DIRECTOR K IS GUNNING FOR THE STARS". 21 April 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "5 leading Nigerian music video directors you should know". 19 August 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "davido unveils visuals to 1milli directed by acclaimed director k". 3 March 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Watch Davido's Vibrant New Music Video for '1 Milli'". 3 March 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "DAVIDO SHARES COLOURFUL VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE, "1 MILLI"". 3 March 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Burna Boy spreads love in "Onyeka" visual". 16 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Burna Boy found his "Onyeka" in his new video". 15 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Headies awards: Fireboy DML, Wizkid and Omah Lay win". 22 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "i started shooting music videos with my phone 2yrs ago - music director Aremu kudus". 22 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Director K (Best Director In Nigeria) Shares His Experience Working With Burna Boy, Davido". 3 March 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Director K (Best Director In Nigeria) Shares His Experience Working With Burna Boy, Davido". 24 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "10 Nigerian directors pick their favourite music videos of 2019". 3 March 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "The 10 best Nigerian music videos of the month". 31 March 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "MUSIC VIDEOS, WORLD PREMIERE SUZANNA". 29 October 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Pulse Nigeria predicts winners at 2020 Headies". 21 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Headies Award 2021 Winners list: Wizkid na Artiste of The Year, Omah Lay win 2020 Next Rated, Fireboy, odas win for di 14th edition". 21 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "WATCH THE DRAMATIC AND SYMBOLIC VIDEO FOR BURNA BOY'S 'WONDERFUL'". 1 July 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Watch Burna Boy's New Video for "Wonderful"". 3 March 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Burna Boy's New Music Video Is "Wonderful"". 1 July 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "DAVIDO SHARES COLOURFUL VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE, "1 MILLI"". 30 June 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Watch Davido's New Video for "1MILLI"". 3 March 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "BURNA BOY IS A DOTING LOVER IN CHARMING VIDEO FOR 'ONYEKA'". 15 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Rema features Don Jazzy in new post-apocalyptic video for, 'Bounce'". 17 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Here Are The 14th Headies Music Awards Winners". 22 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.