He Almost Quit Filmmaking… Now He Tells Africa’s Stories to the World

What does it really take to keep going when nothing seems to be working?In this episode, I’m joined by Oluwatofunmi Adebayo, a travel and documentary filmmaker telling powerful stories across Africa. From starting out in Lagos with a camera to facing long periods with no jobs—and almost walking away from filmmaking entirely—his journey is one many creatives will relate to.We talk about what it means to pursue storytelling in Nigeria today, the realities of building a career without clear structure, and why it’s more important than ever for Africans to tell their own stories.Oluwatofunmi also shares his experience documenting Northern Nigeria, the beauty often overlooked, and what it felt like to go from watching the Argungu Fishing Festival as a child to capturing it through his own lens.This conversation is about persistence, purpose, and creating your own opportunities, even when the path isn’t obvious.If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, give us a follow, and share with someone building something meaningful.Follow Joshua:  https://www.instagram.com/amazinggjosh/Follow Oluwatofunmi: https://www.instagram.com/otofunmii/