Covering stories to preserve Africa's rich cultural heritage and drive social change.
Israel Ayanwuyi is an Ogbomoso-born documentary filmmaker and author. Currently serving as the lead creator at AIF YORUBA CULTURAL CENTRE, under which he had produced documentaries like Space-Sitting Prowess of Egungun Ajomogbodo (2022), Journey into Egbe Orun (2023), Olojo: The First Dawn (2024), Oranfe Onile Ina from the Yoruba's Root (2024), Orisa Ibeji: Identical from Within (2024), and others.
His works had featured at the 7th International Folklore Film Festival, India and 14th Latino and Native American Film Festival.
Israel Ayanwuyi has a keen interest in cultural storytelling, and he is the author of the book, Esu is Not Satan.
Official Selection
Space-Sitting Prowess of Egungun Ajomogbodo
6th International Folklore Film Festival
Kerala
2023
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Yoruba
Covering stories to preserve Africa's rich cultural heritage and drive social change.
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