TG Omori is a popular cinematography and film director in Nigeria. He was born 1995 in Nigeria (he is 27 years old); his birth name is ThankGod Omori Jesam; and he is one of the best video directors in Nigeria.
TG Omori Profile Summary
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Birth Name |
ThankGod Omori Jesam |
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Nicknames |
TG Omori, Boy Director |
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Date of Birth |
June 8, 1995 |
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Religion |
Christian
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Years Active |
2018 – Present |
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Nationality |
Nigeria |
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Tribe |
Igbo |
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Age |
27 |
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@boy_director |
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Relationship |
Single |
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Net worth |
$1 million to $2 million |
TG Omori Biography
ThankGod Omori Jesam, professionally known as TG Omori or Boy Director, is a Nigerian music video director and cinematographer.
Born on June 8, 1995, in Rivers State, Nigeria, he hails from Cross-River State. Growing up in Agungi, Lagos, from a middle-class background, TG Omori began directing stage plays in school and church at the age of 15.
He took his passion for film-making professionally at age 20 after graduating from the PEFTI Film Institute, becoming the youngest professional filmmaker in Nigeria at the time.
TG Omori Career
TG Omori has made a name for himself in the Nigerian music industry, directing music videos for top African artists such as Olamide, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Naira Marley, Tiwa Savage, Timaya, and more.
In 2019, he was responsible for half of the videos on the summer charts, including the controversial video for Naira Marley’s “Am I a Yahoo Boy?”
That same year, he won Video Director of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards and directed two of the top 10 most-viewed Nigerian music videos of 2019.
In 2021, his video for the North African remix featuring El Grande Toto surpassed 34 million views on YouTube.
TG Omori Achievements
TG Omori’s portfolio is a testament to his talent, having directed successful music videos for recording artists across various genres. He won Video Director of the Year at the 2019 City People Entertainment Awards and directed two of the top 10 most-viewed Nigerian music videos of that same year.
Music videos shot by TG Omori
- Teni – Billionaire
- Timaya – Stoopid
- Wizkid & Blaq Jersey – Blow
- Naira Marley – Am I a Yahoo Boy
- Fireboy DML – King
- Fireboy DML – Champion
- Falz (feat. Patoranking) – Girls
- Fireboy – Vibration
- Fireboy – What if I say
- Olamide – Pawon
- Tekno – Skeletun
- Tekno – Suru
- Blaqbonez – Shut Up
- Victor AD – Kpokpo Didi
- D’banj – Shy
- Burna Boy – Odogwu
- Oxlade – Away
- DJ Neptune, Joeboy & Mr Eazi – Nobody
- Joeboy – Call
- Vector (feat. Davido) – Comfort
- CKay (feat. ElGrande Toto) – Love Nwantiti [North African remix]
- Portable (feat. Olamide) – Zazoo Zehh
- Phyno – Onyeuwa
- Kcee – Cultural Vibes
- Timaya (feat. BNXN) – Cold Outside
- Cheque – Call Me Baby
- Blaqbonez (feat. Joeboy) – Fendi
- Zlatan (feat. BNXN) – Alubarika
- Reekado Banks (feat. Fireboy DML) – Ozumba Mbadiwe
- Mayorkun (feat. Victony) – Holy Father
- Asake – Sungba
- Skales – Nobody to Somebody
- Rema – Are you there
- Kizz Daniel – Buga
- Fireboy (feat. Asake) – Bandana
- Asake – Terminator
- Seyi vibez – Chance
- Tekno (feat. Zlatan Ibile) – Agege
TG Omori Controversy
TG Omori is known for his controversial music video for Naira Marley’s “Am I a Yahoo Boy.” Despite the controversy, the video was one of the top 10 most viewed Nigerian music videos of 2019.
In addition to his talent in film-making, TG Omori is also a fashion model and has walked the runway at the Heineken Lagos Fashion Week.
In June 2022, a Twitter influencer, Daniel Regha, criticized Omori for killing the spirit in Kizz Daniel’s song, Buga. Stating that the video doesn’t match the spirit of the song.
In his tweet, he said, “Kizz Daniel’s Buga ft Tekno is dope, but TG Omori could’ve done a better job with the music video; because the video lacks the energy the song carries.”
Furthermore, it was only centered on Nigerians, which is a flaw since the main idea was to promote inclusion & diversity. No offense.”
Omori, in a clapback, said, “Son of man, who can’t put together a proper look for himself, wants to teach us how to create a proper video.” “My brother, you lie!”
TG-Omori Relationship
TG Omori is currently not in a committed relationship and is more focused on getting more video shooting and directing deals.
TG Omori net worth
TG Omori is currently the most popular video director in Nigeria; he has been able to make a lot of money from his career and modeling, and his net worth is estimated at $1 million to $2 million.
Which country is TG Omori from?
Boy director is a citizen of Nigeria and resides in Lagos State.
How old is TG Omori?
TG Omori, popularly known as “Boy Director,” is 27 years old.
