WORKS
THEATRE
As a theatre practitioner, I have been involved in numerous projects across different theatre companies. My experience includes serving as an Assistant Music Director and showcasing my versatility as a performer through singing, acting, and dancing with renowned theatre groups.
RESEARCH
I conduct in-depth research under Onatomi - The Mulbridge Company, focusing on the intersection of Arts and Sciences to foster progress and innovation in the Creative Arts through publications and various media platforms.
Additionally, I have thoroughly examined scripts from acclaimed films for Kirlian, analyzing essential components like characters, genre, plot, narrative, and aesthetics. This detailed evaluation sought to determine the structural soundness of the stories and the core essence of the projects and scripts.
MUSIC
Over the years, I have created a new genre in the Nigerian music industry by pioneering Alternative Neo-Soul and Cinematic Soul and being the face of the genres from Africa to the world. I have successfully released several projects under the pseudonym "Cat Mayel", including "I Don’t Care" (2013), "Exhale" EP (2015), "Love You" and "Free" (2020) as Songwriter, Arranger, Performer and Music Producer, and collaborated with others on various projects.
"Archive 0718" LP (2024), featuring Michal Sinka (Switzerland), Andy Whitmore (UK), Ben Medcalf (Spain), Echo (Nigeria) and more, will be released soon.
FILM
I have a number of forthcoming releases in my roles as a creative producer, executive producer, writer, producer, director, and composer.
ADVERTISING/COMMERCIAL ARTS
As an Assistant Director and Producer, I have led TV ad productions for companies like Visa, RenMoney and Maggi.
While, as an Art Director/Graphic Designer, I enhance brand presence with a creative vision. Startegising and supervising creative development for media, print and digital ads and brand management.
UPCOMING PROJECTS/PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
An immersive experience based on the mythology of Sango (the god of thunder) is presently underway in partnership with Titanium Creations for Nigeria and Ireland.
Currently developing a musical theatre production as a writer and producer, set to take place at the National Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria.
Several books are in development, including a collection of short stories under the pseudonym 'Mamuli Mak'.
Literary works include "Words" which features poetry and creative writing exploring life's essence, "TETHER - the book" the limited series adaptation, and "MILES," a gripping short story about a boy left for dead. "Miles" is also being adapted into a short film in the UK.
