Adebayo Damilare
Acting
Biography
A young Nigerian filmmaker, director, producer, writer, and actor with a passion for African folklore, indie cinema, and adventure storytelling. Known for producing Adigun Esu, Score to Settle, and APAARA (The Outcast), and for directing Castigo and AJÌTU (The Hidden Peril). Dedicated to creating authentic African stories that inspire and entertain audiences worldwide.
Known For
Ajitu: The Hidden Peril is a gripping Nigerian thriller set in a location rarely seen on screen — an abandoned village carved into the top of a massive rock. Eight university friends, driven by greed and rivalry, venture into the forbidden village in search of raw diamonds. Their discovery awakens an ancient guardian bound to the land, turning the hunt into a desperate fight for survival.
AJITU (The Hidden Perl)
When a betrayed freedom fighter is murdered, his daughter’s desperate bid for survival awakens a dark curse. Years later, her son returns from death to avenge his bloodline but destiny forces one final, heartbreaking twist.