Aremu Olaiwola Qudus, better known by his stage names Director K and DK, is a Nigerian avant-garde music video director.
With his extraordinary talent and unique perspective, he has revolutionized the music video industry in Nigeria and has been recognized for his outstanding work.
Director K has worked with famous artists such as Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Skepta and many more.
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- Full name: Aremu Olaiwola Qudus
- Nickname: Director K
- Date of Birth: November 13, 1993
- Age: 30
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Occupation: Filmmaker, music video director
Early life and education
Aremu Olaiwola Qudus, 30, was born in Lagos State, Nigeria on November 13, 1993. He is from Kwara State and was born into a polygamous family.
Director K developed a keen interest in art and visual storytelling while growing up in Lagos. He received formal education in creative arts at the Yaba Technical College in Lagos, where he honed his skills and laid the foundation for his future career.
Personal life
Director K is a very private person and he does not like to expose his personal life to the public eye.
While there is limited information available about his romantic relationships, it is known that he has been working on his career, focusing on his profession as a music video director.
Profession
Director K’s career as a music video director began in 2015 when he shot a video on his iPhone out of curiosity. This initial foray into the medium fueled his passion and he began to make a name for himself in the Nigerian music scene.
In 2018, Director K directed the music video for Teni’s hit single “case,” It was followed by the chart-topping single Skiibii, which he directed “Sensima”, further solidifying his reputation as a talented director.
In 2019, Director K co-founded PriorGold Pictures, a media and production services company specializing in music videos, creative visual effects, and television.
This venture allowed him to further perfect his craft and collaborate with a wide range of artists from different musical genres.
2020 was a breakthrough year for Director K, who directed the hit song Burna Boy “Wonderful,” A visually stunning and engaging music video that showcases his artistic vision.
He also directed Sauti Sol “Suzanne” Nominated for two Best Music Videos at the 2020 Afrimma Awards.
Director K’s talent was recognised at the 2020 Headies Awards for directing Davido’s1 milliliter.”
In 2021, Director K reached new heights by directing the Grammy-nominated hit “nature” Starring Wizkid, it features Tems as the main character.
The music video became the first African song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200 charts, solidifying Director K’s reputation as a visionary director.
net worth
Director K’s outstanding talent and career have undoubtedly contributed to his financial success.
Thanks to his outstanding works and multiple collaborations with A-list artists, his net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
Social Media
- Instagram: @director_k
- Twitter: @director_k
