Experience

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  Miva Open University

  • Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

  • Animator and Video Editor

    • Oct 2023 - Present
    • Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
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  Toon Republic Studios

  • Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

  • Founder

    • Aug 2016 - Present
    • Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

    Toon Republic Studios (also known as Toon Republic) is a digital content creation startup based in the city of Port Harcourt. At Toon Republic, we produce animated content as a means of telling awesome stories, connecting businesses to their customers, helping entertainers grow their fanbase and ...

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  Magic Carpet Studios

  • Lekki Peninsula, Lagos, Nigeria

  • 2D Cut-out Animator

    • Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
    • Lekki Peninsula, Lagos, Nigeria

    I animated scenes for a cartoon series production project, using Toon Boom Harmony. I animated all the scenes for two episodes of the cartoon series.

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  Cinfores Limited

  • Head, Animation Sub-unit, Content Business Unit

    • Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

    My work at Cinfores involved, among other things, developing educational video content for BrainFriend, an exam preparatory application developed by the company. This included:- conceptualization of educational scripts for screen adaptation;- recording of vocals;- production of animated videos for younger users of the software;- composition of background music for the animated videos;- optimization and sorting of prepared videos;- training of staff on animation software proficiency and the principles of animation; and- review of videos produced by other animators within the animation sub-unit.

  • Animation Team Lead and Audio Production Supervisor

    • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  • 2D Animator and Voiceover Artist

    • Nov 2015 - Dec 2017

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  Rivers State ICT Department (Techcreek)

  • Animation Instructor

    • Jun 2018 - Jan 2020

    In June 2018, the Rivers State ICT Department launched its ICT Innovation Hub, Riv-TechCreek, and commenced various programmes aimed at increasing the general ICT proficiency of residents in the State. One of such programmes is the Codegaminators programme, which runs periodically, and gives part...

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  Orange VFX Studios

  • 34 Ajose Street, Lawanson, Surulere, Lagos, Nig...

  • Student, 3D Character Acting

    • Jul 2017 - Sep 2017
    • 34 Ajose Street, Lawanson, Surulere, Lagos, Nig...

    I studied under the tutelage of some of the most prolific animators in Nigeria, learning about 3D modelling, texturing, character design, rigging and animation, using Autodesk Maya.

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  Bluflame Media Nigeria

  • 144 Amadi Residential Layout, Oriprisam Nemi Av...

  • Creative Director

    • Apr 2011 - May 2016
    • 144 Amadi Residential Layout, Oriprisam Nemi Av...

    My duties at Bluflame involved:- design and administration of web sites for clients;- illustration of books for authors;- recording audio versions of books for authors as a voice-over artist; and- preparation of scripts, as well as directing and narrating in audio jingles, TV commercials and docu...

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  NEPAD Rivers State

  • 42B Forces Avenue, Old GRA, Port Harcourt

  • ICT Director

    • Apr 2009 - May 2015
    • 42B Forces Avenue, Old GRA, Port Harcourt

    My job at NEPAD Rivers State consisted of some tasks which included (but were not limited to): Managing the computer network within the agency building; Building, administration and maintenance of the Agency’s website; Administration of the Agency’s social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and You...

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  BCN Plc.

  • Quality Control Analyst

    • Oct 2006 - Dec 2006

    My responsibilities included:- Carrying out various physical and chemical tests on different raw materials to ensure their integrity; and- Approving or rejecting the raw materials for use by the company depending on the results of the test