Dolapo Adigun
Dolapo Adigun | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | Adekunle Ajasin University University of Ibadan |
| Occupations | Film director, editor, visual effects artist |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Known for | Jagun Jagun (2023) Criminal (2024) |
Dolapo Adigun is a Nigerian film director, editor and visual effects artist. She is known for her work with Anthill Studios, including as editor of the Netflix film Jagun Jagun (2023) and as director of the Criminal (2024).
Early life and education
Adigun obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Adekunle Ajasin University in 2013. She later completed a Master of Arts degree in Cultural and Media Studies at the University of Ibadan.[1]
Career
Adigun started her career in 2020 after participating in a training programme for women in film editing organised by the studio's founder, Niyi Akinmolayan. She worked in roles including visual effects artist, digital imaging technician, first assistant director and post-production supervisor on several of the company's productions.[1]
She served as editor and post-production supervisor on the 2023 Netflix original Jagun Jagun. In the same year she co-wrote The House of Secrets with Niyi Akinmolayan and directed selected scenes on the production.[2][1]
In 2024 Adigun made her feature directorial debut with Criminal, a hospital-hostage thriller written by Niyi Akinmolayan and produced by Anthill Studios. The film was released in Nigerian cinemas on 31 May 2024 and later became available on Amazon Prime Video. The cast includes Uzor Arukwe, Funlola Aofiyebi and Segun Arinze.[3][4]
Adigun also worked as editor and head of post-production on Colours of Fire (2025).[5] The film won three awards at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2026: Best Lead Actor (Uzor Arukwe), Best Costume Design, and Best Art Direction.[6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jagun Jagun | Editor, post-production supervisor | Netflix original |
| 2023 | The House of Secrets | Co-writer, editor, post-production supervisor | Co-written with Niyi Akinmolayan |
| 2023 | Mikolo | Editor, Post-production Supervisor | |
| 2024 | Criminal | Director, Editor | Feature directorial debut |
| 2025 | Colours of Fire | Editor, head of post-production | Won three awards at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2026 |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Movie with the Best Editing | The House of Secrets | Won | [8] |
| 2024 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Achievement in Visual Effects | Jagun Jagun | Won | [9] |
References
- 1 2 3 "Dolapo Adigun's Journey from English Major to Editing In Nollywood". Document Women. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ "Akinmolayan's 'House of Secrets' Shows off Stellar Cast". This Day. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ "'Criminal' director Dolapo Adigun wants to make a blockbuster". Pulse Nigeria. 27 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ "Movie Review: Criminal: Hospital hostage film with plot holes, impressive cinematography". Premium Times. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ "Before You Watch Colours of Fire: How the Opening Scene Was Designed". Nollywire. 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards". Wikipedia. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ "Full List of Winners as AMVCA 2026 Celebrates Black Excellence". FunTimes Magazine. 10 May 2026. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ "'Shanty Town' wins best movie of 2023 at Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards". Pulse Nigeria. 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
- ↑ "Femi Adebayo's 'Jagun Jagun' wins three awards at AMAA awards". The Nation. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2026.