The Odd Blog had the opportunity of talking with one of the fast rising music video directors and cinematography. I’m talking about the #BoyDirector, TG Omori. Some of us might know him from his works with Mayorkun and the rest but for those who don’t and those who want to know him more, here’s an interview with the #BoyDirector.
T.O.B: Who are you?
TG Omori: I am ThankGod Omori Jesam and I am a
cinematographer.
T.O.B: Why and how did you come up with the name TG Omori?
TG Omori: TG Omori is the abbreviation of my name Thank God
Omori hence the name TG Omori.
T.O.B: When did you decide that video directing will be your
career choice?
TG Omori: I always wanted to go into entertainment
especially stage acting but as time went on, I discovered my love for
cinematography and video directing at about the age of 17 then I started
working towards it and now we are here today.
T.O.B: What did your parents say about your career choice
because we all know that most African parents want their children to be doctors
and the likes.
TG Omori: My Parents were not totally in support at first
because after film school, I was really broke and jobless so they were
considering me switching career but on the long run, they had no choice. But my
parents used to come watch me on stage while performing in my local church and
I guess those were their proudest moments.
T.O.B: You loved acting on the stage and you still went for
cinematography. Why?
TG Omori: Honestly it’s because I couldn’t see my life
outside film making.
T.O.B: What have been the challenges so far in your journey
in cinematography?
TG Omori: Well my
challenges so far has been trying to beat deadlines and also manage the funds I
get because sometimes the artistes wants the video delivered at a specific time
so I have to edit and do everything within a short period of time.
T.O.B: With all this challenges, what has kept you going and
what has been the silver lining in your journey?
TG Omori: The silver lining has been the fact that I started
earning more respect when my videos began being aired on television stations
which I grew up watching like MTV Base, Trace and so on and this kept me going.
Those moments are superb.
T.O.B: Can you tell us a few celebrities you’ve worked with
and directed videos for?
TG Omori: well I’ve worked with Mayorkun, Myro, Mr
2kay, Jinmi Abduls, Chuza, Fairy and
many more.
T.O.B: As an up and coming music video director, what can
you say about the music video industry and to other up and coming music video
directors reading this interview?
TG Omori: The industry is a really big market and everyone
seems to be loyal to their clique and so there are so many unions but if you
are good and focused, artistes and people have no choice than to bring you in
and work with you. To other music video directors, focus more on killing that
low budget video than chasing celebrities up and down.
T.O.B: What can you say on the Federal Government ban on
shooting music videos abroad?
TG Omori: I feel the approach is wrong, we should only be
encouraged to promote our culture not forced and trust me, shooting in Nigeria is
becoming more stressful and harder by the day. Securing locations is very
difficult and I feel the Federal Government should help with this instead of
imposing a ban.
T.O.B: What’s the favorite video you’ve directed and which
artist would you like to work with in future?
TG Omori: I don’t have a favorite video. My approach to
every video is the same motive which is to kill the shot but I might probably
like one song than the other. And for the other question, I would love to film
for Wizkid.
T.O.B: What are your hopes and aspirations for the future
TG Omori: My hopes and aspirations is to build a family of
young directors that will take over the world of film making and it’s on the
move already #BydirectorsRevenge and I hope to keep improving with every single
video.
T.O.B: Finally, If we
want to reach you on social media, how can we reach you?
TG omori: Instagram: Boy Director, Twitter: Tg_Omori
T.O.B: Thank you very much for your time we really
appreciate it.
TG Omori: You are welcome.
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