Gbolahan Akitunde

Biography

Gbolahan Akitunde is a Nigerian filmmaker, screenwriter, and creative professional with credits in independent cinema. He is best known for directing and producing the 2019 horror film Once Upon a Night, a psychological thriller that explores fear and isolation through an experimental narrative. The project reflects his focus on genre storytelling within the Nigerian film space, blending suspense with character-driven drama. Before Once Upon a Night, Akitunde built experience in television writing and production, which helped shape his approach to narrative structure and pacing. His work demonstrates a passion for engaging audiences with original stories that challenge conventional Nollywood formats, particularly in less explored genres like horror and psychological drama. Akitunde continues to develop projects that push creative boundaries in film and scripted content, contributing to Nigeria’s growing independent film scene and expanding the range of voices represented in local cinema.

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