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The Filmmaker with no Film school, Meet Meekah Jagun , who now directs Tiwa Savage, Black Sherif etc

Blacvolta Podcast | Africa's Creative Economy
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From picking up a camera with zero film school experience to directing some of the most visually exciting music videos in Afrobeats, filmmaker Meekah Jagun is part of a new generation of African creatives redefining storytelling through visuals. In this episode of the BlacVolta Podcast, Meekah Jagun breaks down his unconventional journey into filmmaking, navigating the creator economy in Africa, and what it takes to build standout visuals for artists like Tiwa Savage, Black Sherif, KiDi, and King Promise. The conversation dives into:•⁠ ⁠Building a filmmaking career without film school•⁠ ⁠The rise of Africa’s creator economy•⁠ ⁠Directing music videos in the Afrobeats era•⁠ ⁠Creative pressure, storytelling, and visual identity•⁠ ⁠Working with major artists and pushing creative boundaries•⁠ ⁠How technology and AI are changing filmmaking in Africa•⁠ ⁠The future of African cinema and music visuals globally Meekah Jagun’s journey is proof that talent, vision, and consistency can open doors in Africa’s growing creative industry. From picking up a random camera to becoming one of the most talked-about young directors in Afrobeats, this episode is a deep dive into creativity, culture, ambition, and the future of African storytelling. Watch till the end and don’t forget to subscribe to BlacVolta for more conversations around entertainment, music, nightlife, fashion, film, and the African creator economy. #BlacVolta #MeekahJagun #Afrobeats #Filmmaking #CreatorEconomy #AfricanCinema #MusicVideos #TiwaSavage #BlackSherif #KiDi #KingPromise #AfricanCreators #CreativeEconomy #Videography #Director #Podcast #Entertainment #AfricanMusic #FilmDirector #Africa

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