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- Sheifunmi Yusuf is a writer, director, filmmaker and media personality of Nigerian heritage.
Sheifunmi is known for wearing several hats in the creative space in front of the cameras and behind them - Brand Plans & Strategies, PR/Reputation Management, Content Creation and Creative Writing.
He became popular by being one of the pioneers of Nigeria's Pop Culture through his self-titled blog and an alumnus of MTV - Wrap Up, Google Hangout Series, EbonyLife, Ovation Media and more. He has worked with brands such as Eko Tag, SAB Miller, Netflix Beasts of No Nation, Hidden Agenda, Universal Music, Falz, Milli, PatrickxxLee, Osa Seven and others.- IMDb Mini Biography By: SNY - Sheifunmi Yusuf is a writer, filmmaker and multifaceted creative of the Nigerian heritage. Sheifunmi is passionate about entertainment and arts. He has a great deal of knowledge in Public Relations, Journalism and Reporting within the field of Showbiz, Audio/Visual Productions, Editorial, Print and Publishing Industry.
Sheifunmi created one of Nigeria's first pop culture blog (a self-titled blog Sheifunmi & Sheifunmi.net) which led to him taking up duties as a Television and Radio Personality. Known for his unique talents and set of skills, which range from being on the scene through Presenting, Writing, Singing, Acting and behind the scenes as a creative consultant, strategist and public relations specialist.
An alumnus of Mtv Uk, Mtv - The Wrap Up and PardonMyBlog. Sheifunmi has conceptualized brand and pr strategies for brands - Falz, Yemi Alade, Nimble Agency, Eko Tag, Osa Seven, Yinka Davies, PatrickxxLee, Milli, Saeon, Tomi Thomas, SAB Miller and more. He has also contributed to platforms such as Ovation Media, Nigerian Entertainment Today, YNaija, to name a few.
Sheifunmi has hosted red carpets for Ovation Red Carol, Ebonylife, Excite On Tv, It's Miller Time - Miller Nightlife, V Channel. He was the official blogger to host the live feed of MTV Africa Music Awards 2010 and HipHop World Awards 2010, which both trended worldwide across social media. Sheifunmi was the host of Google Hangout Series, powered by Google Nigeria. The show was hosted alongside Sharon Ezeamaka. In addition to his hosting resume, he anchored the pop culture radio show 'Red Alert' on CityFm Lagos 105.1 with Kemi Smallzz and DJ Woske as co-anchors.
Out of his efforts to revolutionize and create a better pop culture in Africa, Shei has interviewed acts such as; Made Kuti, OT Fagbenle, Rotimi, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Future the Prince, Lloyd, Gfrsh Kelly Rowland, Tyga, Wiz Khalifa, Patrik Ian Polk, Nathan Wyburn, Collins Pennie, Cassie, KCI&JOJO, Kreyshawn, Steph Jones, Chipmunk, Jennia Fredrique, BSlade, Abiola Abrams among others.
Sheifunmi has prodded people in the past with snippets of his singing, yet never turned into a recording artist until he needed to loan his voice to runway soundtracks of one of Nigeria's extravagant and fast-rising fashion brands - Maxivive. The soundtracks graced the runways of South Africa's fashion week, Heineken's Lagos fashion and design week.
Sheifunmi is the writer of award-winning short films - I Am Somebody and Insomnia Illusion. He advocates for mental health through the non-profit Love, Peace & Mental Health Foundation & Project Get Naked.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Sheifunmi Nomia Yusuf
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