Kabiesi Ademola

Kabiesi Ademola

Filmmaker | Media & Technology Innovator | Founder | Creative Educator | Fellowship Director

Nigeria 🇳🇬

About

Kabiesi Ademola is a multidisciplinary filmmaker, media professional, and technology innovator with a career spanning creative storytelling, digital systems, mentorship, and ecosystem building. He is known for bridging film, media, and emerging technology, with a strong focus on talent development and practical innovation within Africa’s creative economy.

With nearly two decades of experience mentoring creatives and professionals across media, technology, and entrepreneurship, Kabiesi has played a quiet but impactful role in shaping careers and communities, particularly in Nigeria’s growing digital and creative landscape.

Formerly known in creative circles as Don Tonal Kabiesi, he has evolved from independent film production into broader leadership roles that combine storytelling, education, AI-driven workflows, and product thinking.

Experience

Founder & Creative Director

Kabiesi Ademola Fellowship
Abuja, Nigeria
2026 – Present

Founded an interdisciplinary fellowship focused on the intersection of media, technology, AI, and innovation

Designed a curriculum blending storytelling, software systems, creative production, and venture thinking

Mentors fellows toward real-world applications in media, startups, and digital products

Positions Abuja as a growing hub for media-tech learning and collaboration

Filmmaker & Media Professional

Independent
2000s – Present

Writer, director, and producer of narrative film projects reflecting contemporary Nigerian life

Notable works include Abuja Taxi, Living on Rent, Finding Love Abuja, and the short film LUST BIND

LUST BIND achieved international recognition with official selections and screenings across the UK, USA, and Canada, including industry-backed platforms

Creative focus includes realism, cultural context, and character-driven storytelling

Media, Technology & Innovation Lead

Various Initiatives

Involved in the development and strategic direction of digital platforms and conversational systems, including smart fintech and automation-driven products

Advocates for integrating creative thinking with technical execution, especially in AI-enabled products

Contributed to discussions and implementations around user-centric technology, automation, and digital transformation

Mentorship & Education

Over 15+ years mentoring creatives, developers, and entrepreneurs across Nigeria

Early mentorship work rooted in Ado-Ekiti and Akure, later expanding nationally

Focus areas: creative clarity, systems thinking, career direction, and execution discipline

Skills & Focus Areas

Film Production & Storytelling

Media Strategy & Creative Direction

AI & Digital Systems (Applied)

Creative Education & Fellowship Design

Mentorship & Talent Development

Product Thinking for Creatives

Innovation Ecosystem Building

Recognition & Impact

Recognized for contributions to Nigerian independent film and creative education

Known for quietly shaping talent and building sustainable creative-tech pathways

Frequently referenced in discussions around media, AI, and the future of creative work in Africa

Also Known As

Don Tonal Kabiesi (former professional alias)