We had the good fortune of connecting with Taiwo Oduala and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Taiwo, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I have been of the positive mindset right from my childhood and as I grow up I develop more on my dream and aspiration. I wanted to be a great film maker and entertainment professional. And also to give back to the society by rewarding and Appreciating them for the love, support and impact in the society

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I will say my journey to professionalism started 32 years ago, when I was a teenager and had so many aspirations to become great in the entertainment industry. Events and award system. In 1991, marks my debut acting, filming, Dancing, singing and aiming to be a film maker. And after working and Training i created my entertainment company Oduataj productions and entertainment in 1995. And I make my first personal film as a film producer/Director /Executive producer /writer and Lead actor in 1997. And Till date I have had many film credits and titles to my name, plus Various awards., MORESO with all experience on various film set, Studying Sociology in Lasu Lagos state university in Nigeria and film making at colorado film school in USA,

And 21 years ago I had the dream of creating and owning my own award platform to reward great personalities and organizations that are impactful in the society Globally and wanting it to be in America, Los Angeles’ to be precise.. and after much hard work and consistency I happen to begin it’s maiden edition of Afro Awards last year 2022 November 6th. In Los Angeles at LA Live. Downtown LA. and this year 2023 we had its 2nd Annual Afro Awards at DGA. Directors guild of America in Hollywood. And still aspiring for more continuous Success

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Well as for my city Los Angeles. I will make sure I take them round the city, I will make them visit Hollywood, walk of fame and Sign. I will take them downtown LA, also to some Monumental locations

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My family, my Team Of Oduataj Productions and Entertainment inc AND Afro Awards Team. And to all my fans in general.

Website: www.afroawards.org

Instagram: @taiwooduala

Linkedin: taiwo Oduala

Twitter: @oduataj

Facebook: Taiwo Oduala

Youtube: Oduataj TV

Other: Instagram @oduataj @afroawards Tiktok @oduataj www.oduatajking.com

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Taiwo Oduala

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