Oyetayo Raymond Ojoade

Oyetayo Raymond Ojoade born from the cross- cultural union between a Trinidadian mother and Nigerian father began his technical career in computer graphics in Lagos, Nigeria. His interest in still art and photography stimulated by a Bachelor of Technology degree in Industrial Design (Graphics) obtained at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University of Technology Bauchi, Nigeria (1997-2001), further developed a curiosity in 'moving pictures', thus, his interest in film. As such, pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus, Trinidad where he excelled in courses such as editing, photography, cinematography and documentary making. He has directed and produced five short films and two features - A documentary entitled The Pursuit of Truth @ 125 (2018), A documentary entitled Bottom in De Road (2015), The Madonna Murti (2013), an investigative documentary entitled Who Let the Dogs Out (2008), an animated narrative film Suck Meh Soucouyant, Suck Meh (2009), Shouters and the Control Freak Empire (2010), a documentary that was screened at the Columbia Gorge International Film Festival, Vancouver, Washington in August 2011. Oyetayo's choice in subject matter for his documentary films is fed by the duality that is a result of his cross-cultural heritage and the rich intercultural experiences nourished by both his mother's land and his father's heart. Oyetayo, who grew up with his parents in Nigeria where his father Professor J. Olowo Ojoade has been a lecturer in the University of Jos since 1972 and Professor of African folklore there from 1981 to the present, has inherited from his father an interest in a rich social and cultural heritage and Oyetayo seeks to preserve this through audio-visual means, creating awareness where necessary of the social problems inherent in some areas. As a producer and editor, Oyetayo looks forward to developing his skills in the field of documentary making in Trinidad and Tobago.