Yinka Ogun is a distinguished Nigerian Screenwriter and filmmaker, and the current President of the Screen Writers Guild of Nigeria, who has made significant contributions to Nigeria’s television and film industry through his work as a creator, co-creator, and script consultant. His impressive portfolio includes creating several successful television series such as ‘Tinsel’, ‘Dear Mother’, and ‘Daddy’s Girls’, as well as co-creating ‘Oasis-The Enemy Within’. As a respected script consultant, he has lent his expertise to notable productions like ‘Shuga 4’ and ‘Sons of the Caliphate’, while his screenwriting credits include high-profile projects such as the Netflix original ‘Oloture’, ‘Your Excellency’, and ‘The Royal Hibiscus Hotel’. He also served as the head writer for ‘Life 101’ and co-wrote ‘The Governor’. Beyond his creative work, Ogun is known for his humility and practical approach to the arts, dedicating significant time to mentoring and guiding emerging scriptwriters in the Nigerian film industry. His commitment to nurturing new talent, combined with his extensive body of work, has established him as a pivotal figure in Nigerian screenwriting and filmmaking, making him an influential voice in shaping the narrative landscape of Nollywood. Yinka Ogun and Kolawole Olaiya of Nollywood In Review met in Lagos where they conversed about his early life, his foray into writing, and his vision for screenwriting and the Nigerian film industry. It was a frank discussion between two screenwriters, who are united by their love of teaching and writing for film and television. Please see their engaging conversation below: