Hi, I'm Olufikayo Adeola, but you can call me Ziki. I'm an award-nominated writer, director, and creative executive with a passion for telling compelling stories that resonate culturally, especially through animation, comics, and games. I co-created and directed Iwájú, Disney+'s first long-form animated series produced in collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios, bringing a unique vision of a futuristic Lagos to life. With a multidisciplinary background spanning economics, political journalism, and media entrepreneurship, I enjoy navigating the crossroads of creativity, strategy, and innovation. I'm truly committed to reshaping African representation in global media through high-quality storytelling and strategic partnerships.…

Olufikayo (Ziki) Adeola

Hi, I'm Olufikayo Adeola, but you can call me Ziki. I'm an award-nominated writer, director, and creative executive with a passion for telling compelling stories that resonate culturally, especially through animation, comics, and games. I co-created and directed Iwájú, Disney+'s first long-form animated series produced in collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios, bringing a unique vision of a futuristic Lagos to life. With a multidisciplinary background spanning economics, political journalism, and media entrepreneurship, I enjoy navigating the crossroads of creativity, strategy, and innovation. I'm truly committed to reshaping African representation in global media through high-quality storytelling and strategic partnerships.…

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Hi, I’m Olufikayo Adeola, but you can call me Ziki. I’m an award-nominated writer, director, and creative executive with a passion for telling compelling stories that resonate culturally, especially through animation, comics, and games. I co-created and directed Iwájú, Disney+'s first long-form animated series produced in collaboration with Walt Disney Animation Studios, bringing a unique vision of a futuristic Lagos to life.

With a multidisciplinary background spanning economics, political journalism, and media entrepreneurship, I enjoy navigating the crossroads of creativity, strategy, and innovation. I’m truly committed to reshaping African representation in global media through high-quality storytelling and strategic partnerships.

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English
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Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

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Education

MA Creative Writing: Film & Theatre at St. George’s, University of London
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
BA Economics at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

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    Newborn Saga

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