Biography
Buari Olalekan Oluwasegun is known in the entertainment industry by his stage name Unlimited LA.
Unlimited LA (born April 2) is one of Nigeria’s top music video directors.
As a cinematographer, he has worked with many A-list artists from Nigeria and around the world.
Nigerian music video director
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 Unlimited LA: History, Biography, Photos |
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| Full name: | Buy Olalekan Oluwasegun |
| Stage name: | LA Unlimited |
| Born: | April 2 |
| Place of birth: | Lagos State |
| State of origin: | Lagos State |
| Year old: | In my 20s |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Abiri Oluwabusayo Khloe |
| Job: | Video Director • Cinematographer |
| Net worth: | $800,000 |
Early life
Unlimited LA was born on April 2, to Mr. and Mrs. Buari in the early 90s in Lagos, Nigeria. He comes from a Christian family.
He has four siblings – three brothers and one sister.
He grew up in the mainland of Lagos with his siblings.
As a teenager, Unlimited LA became interested in cinema. This love was born from watching music videos on television.
Education
He obtained his First Senior School Certificate from Command Children School, Mile 2, Lagos State.
While he obtained his West African School Certificate from First Zion International School in Lagos.
After completing his secondary education, Unlimited LA was admitted to the University of Lagos. He obtained a degree in Computer Science after four years of study.
Career
His filming career began when he signed up as an intern with his cousin DJ Tee, a music video director.
He started his internship in 2005 and after three years of training, he started his professional career in 2008.
In 2009, he filmed his first music video for the song Rainbow by alternative music artist Black Magic.
He collaborated with Black Magic again in the music video for the song Repete in 2011.
Over the past twelve years, he has shot several award winning videos. He has worked with many A-list artists in Nigeria, Africa and Europe.
Unlimited LA rose to fame in 2013 after she filmed Sean Tizzle’s music video Sho Lee.
Some of the songs he has shot in music videos include Amaka, Double Wahala, Motigbana, Target You, Let Me Know, Gra Gra, Slow Burner.
Notable artists he has worked with include; Davido, Yung6ix, Olamide, Larry Gaaga, Timaya, JoeBoy, Niyola, 2Baba, Wizkid, Lil Kesh, Don Jazzy, Sean Tizzle, Reekado Banks, Praiz, Di’ja, Oritse Femi.
He has also mentored several young individuals to become successful cinematographers. Notable examples are Director Bash, Director Mona and Director Abula also known as Abdulaziz Abula Green.
Awards and nominations
- In 2015, he won the Best Director award at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
- He won Best Music Video Director at the City People Entertainment Awards.
- He also won Best Music Video at the Headies Music Awards.
Personal life
He is a Christian. Unlimited LA is not married but is currently in a romantic relationship with a beautiful girl. But he has not revealed her identity yet.
There are also rumors that Unlimited LA’s girlfriend, wife or future wife is Abiri Oluwabusayo Khloe, a Nigerian reality TV personality. He confirmed this through one of his posts.
He currently lives in Atlanta Georgia, USA. Whenever there is a job in Nigeria, he flies back home.
Net worth
Unlimited LA is one of the most successful cinematographers in the country.
His net worth is estimated to be $800,000.
