I am Buhari Yesufu, a Nigerian filmmaker and marketing expert with over 8 years of experience working across Nigeria, the UK, and America. Beginning my career as a photographer and club promoter, I have been deeply involved in the Nigerian creative scene from a young age. I produced and hosted the first-ever UK concerts of Tiwa Savage and Falz the Bad Guy at just 19, helping to pioneer the globalization of Afrobeat. My experience spans film, TV, branding, and project management, including writing, executive producing, and directing my debut film and TV show which screened nationwide in Nigeria. I also have extensive marketing expertise, demonstrated in campaigns that brought films to cinemas with little star power and elevated musicians' public images and reach through creative marketing and branding strategies. I am hands-on, culturally immersed, and dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget.

Buhari Yesufu

I am Buhari Yesufu, a Nigerian filmmaker and marketing expert with over 8 years of experience working across Nigeria, the UK, and America. Beginning my career as a photographer and club promoter, I have been deeply involved in the Nigerian creative scene from a young age. I produced and hosted the first-ever UK concerts of Tiwa Savage and Falz the Bad Guy at just 19, helping to pioneer the globalization of Afrobeat. My experience spans film, TV, branding, and project management, including writing, executive producing, and directing my debut film and TV show which screened nationwide in Nigeria. I also have extensive marketing expertise, demonstrated in campaigns that brought films to cinemas with little star power and elevated musicians' public images and reach through creative marketing and branding strategies. I am hands-on, culturally immersed, and dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget.

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I am Buhari Yesufu, a Nigerian filmmaker and marketing expert with over 8 years of experience working across Nigeria, the UK, and America. Beginning my career as a photographer and club promoter, I have been deeply involved in the Nigerian creative scene from a young age. I produced and hosted the first-ever UK concerts of Tiwa Savage and Falz the Bad Guy at just 19, helping to pioneer the globalization of Afrobeat.

My experience spans film, TV, branding, and project management, including writing, executive producing, and directing my debut film and TV show which screened nationwide in Nigeria. I also have extensive marketing expertise, demonstrated in campaigns that brought films to cinemas with little star power and elevated musicians’ public images and reach through creative marketing and branding strategies. I am hands-on, culturally immersed, and dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Producer, Writer, Director at Sub Sahara TV Show and Film
June 1, 2021 - August 28, 2025
Buhari wrote, executively produced, directed, and contributed to casting, sound production, and score for 'Sub Sahara' - a Nigerian TV show and spin-off film. The show was broadcast on ONTV at prime time (8 pm). The two-month project demonstrated Buhari's efficiency in delivering production on time and within budget. It featured notable Nigerian actors and influencers.
Brand Manager at Prettyboy DO
December 31, 2019 - August 28, 2025
Led brand management for alternative artist Prettyboy DO, overseeing style changes, marketing event curation, creative album rollouts, and branding efforts to establish the artist among Nigeria’s most popular emerging musicians. His music gained exposure through American TV shows and fashion commercials.
Founder & Operator at The Event Ng (ticketing platform)
December 31, 2017 - August 28, 2025
Created and managed The Event Ng, a ticketing platform with over 3000 users that earned Buhari an entrepreneurship visa from his university, which he turned down to return to Nigeria.

Education

Bachelor of international relations at Nottingham Trent university
September 1, 2014 - May 29, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment