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 | 1 Million+[1] |
| Website | https://www.youtube.com/@TayoAinaFilms/videos |
Tayo Aina (born December 9, 1992) is a Nigerian YouTuber,[2] photographer, and travel content creator known for his content that delves into lifestyle, travel, and culture.[3][4][5] As of 2023, he has over One million subscribers on his YouTube channel.[6][7] He is an award winner at Future Awards Africa 2022 for Content Creation[8][9][10]
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.[11]
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.[9][8] TECNO brand acknowledged Aina's journey.[12] 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[13][14][15]
Aina's storytelling has attracted collaborations with artists like Adekunle Gold[16] 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.[17][18]
Awards and recognitions
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Future Awards Africa | Content creation | Won | [9][8] |
| 2023 | Social media awards | Best YouTube Content Creator | Nominated | |
| Trend Up Awards | Force of YouTube | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "About @TayoAinaFilms". YouTube.
- ^ "Tayo Aina: Understanding My Environment Helps Me Create Content that Resonates with Followers – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Getting creative: African YouTubers and TikTokers search for ways to make it pay". the Guardian. 2025-01-03. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "How I started making YouTube videos – Tayo Aina". Daily Trust. 2020-02-22. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
- ^ "This African Travel Content Creator Went From Driving Ubers To Becoming One Of Africa's Leading Travel Ambassadors". Travel Noire. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ajayi, Faith (2024-03-22). "Nigerian passport, my major challenge as travel content creator — Tayo Aina". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "Tayo Aina: Nigerian travel vlogger shares top hidden gem to visit". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Tayo Aina Releases Eye-Opening Documentary 'Why Everyone Is Leaving Nigeria For The UK'". 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2025-01-19.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Tayo Aina's documentary on Boko Haram insurgency surpasses 1 million views". Guardian Nigeria News. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ^ "Nigerian filmmaker Tayo Aina changing the African narrative—one journey at a time". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2025-01-19.