Tayo Aina
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| Tayo Aina | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 9 December 1992 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Ifako International Secondary School. |
| Occupation(s) | Photographer, filmmaker, YouTuber |
| Website | https://www.tayoaina.com/ |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Subscribers | 906k[1] |
| Website | https://www.youtube.com/@TayoAinaFilms/videos |
Tayo Aina (born December 9, 1992) is a Nigerian YouTuber, photographer, and travel content creator known for his content that delves into lifestyle, travel, and culture.[2][3] As of 2023, he has over 700 thousand subscribers on his YouTube channel.[4] He is an award winner at Future Awards Africa 2022 for Content Creation[5][6]
Early life and education
[edit]Born and raised in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, Tayo Aina attended Ifako International Secondary School before earning his bachelor's degree at the Federal University of Technology Akure.
YouTube and filmmaking
[edit]Aina is a content creator who, inspired by the dynamism of Lagos and the absence of its digital representation, made the transition to the YouTube platform. Aina received attention and recognition, resulting in his achievement of the Future Awards Africa 2022 Prize for Content Creation.[6][5] TECNO brand acknowledged Aina's journey.[7]In a 2024 interview with BBC and CNN, Aina expressed the belief that African nations should facilitate easier movement for Africans within the continent. He attributed the current restrictions to fears of permanent migration and deficiencies in passport and visa systems[8][9]
Aina's storytelling has attracted collaborations with artists like Adekunle Gold[10] and Davido.
UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)
[edit]Aina collaborated on a documentary addressing the Boko Haram insurgency in the northern region. The video highlighting UNDP's efforts for positive change, has garnered over 1 million views on YouTube.[11]
Awards and recognitions
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Future Awards Africa | Content creation | Won | [6][5] |
| 2023 | Social media awards | Best YouTube Content Creator | Nominated | |
| Trend Up Awards | Force of YouTube | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "About @TayoAinaFilms". YouTube.
- ^ YNaija (2023-04-26). "The Media Blog: Tayo Aina is Doing Real Magic With Travel Blogging » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Meet the Nigerian YouTuber bringing a positive lens to African stories". Rest of World. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "How I started making YouTube videos – Tayo Aina". Daily Trust. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ a b c "See who win for The Future Awards 2022". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ a b c Edeme, Victoria (2022-02-20). "Full list: Tems, Bimbo Ademoye win at The Future Awards Africa 2022". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "Tecno spotlights successes of Tayo Aina, Medlin Boss, Dammy Twitch". Daily Post Nigeria. 2023-01-20. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ Madowo, Larry (2024-05-22). "Africa's richest man says he needs 35 visas to travel in Africa – way more than a European visitor". CNN. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Tayo Aina: Nigerian travel vlogger shares top hidden gem to visit". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ Tv, Bn (2023-09-15). "Watch: Let Tayo Aina Take You on a VIP Tour with Adekunle Gold in London". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2024-01-15). "Tayo Aina's documentary on Boko Haram insurgency surpasses 1 million views". Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 2024-07-07.