The Biography Of One Of The Finest Music & Video Directors In Nigeria.
TG Omori is a Nigerian cinematographer and director. He was given birth on the 5th of June, 1995. As of 2024, he is 29 years of age. TG Omori hails from Cross River State, Nigeria. Boy Director has stamped his feet in the music video scene in the country.
TG Omori attended the renowned PEFTI Film Institute. TG Omori has shot musical videos for Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide, Asake, Wizkid, Naira Marley, and many other A-list artistes.
Profile Overview
| Full Name | ThankGod Omori |
| Date of Birth | 5th of June 1995 |
| Occupation | Cinematographer and Video Director |
| State of Origin | Cross River State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
TG Omori’s Early Life
ThankGod Omori was born on the 5th of June, 1995. He goes by the alias Boy Director. He is from Cross River State, Nigeria.
However, he grew up in Lagos State. He was raised in a middle-class family. He had a passion for creating videos. TG Omori is one of the youngest video directors in Nigeria.
TG Omori Career
TG Omori has carved a niche for himself in the music video industry. But how did it all start for Boy Director? ThankGod gained interest in video directing at an early age. He conducted video coverage for his school and church. While growing up he faced a lot of challenges, his father asked him to work as a waiter in a restaurant.
Although, the advice was good that didn’t stop him from following his dreams. At 16 years of age, he enrolled at the PEFTI Film Institute. Wale Adenuga designed this Institute. The sole aim of this Institute is to assist with film production in Nigeria.
TG made sure that he attended all the lectures at this institute. At age 20, he graduated from the school. This made him one of the youngest filmmakers in the industry today. The year 2019 marked a significant time in TG’s history. He gained attention because he directed most of the videos that year.
His videos were trending on all cable media platforms in Nigeria. The first video that shot him into the limelight was Naira Marley’s ‘Soapy‘. This song although popular needed a video that matched the song. TG Omori understood the job and delivered a classic video for the song.
In 2020, he was rewarded for the work he put into creating that video. He was given the ‘Viewers Choice Recognition‘ at the Sound City Award Festival. In the same year, he clinched the ‘Video Music Director of the Year‘ at the City People Award Show.
His videos even made the top ten most-viewed videos of 2020. TG Omori has also shown his interest in the fashion industry. He has appeared on the runway for different organizations. One of these organizations is the Heineken Lagos Fashion Week.
He showed off his outfit and received a commendation for his dress. Additionally, TG Omori is known for his different style of fashion. He showcases his sense of fashion in his social media handles. His hairstyle has also brought some sort of new fashion.
TG Omori Controversy
Here are some of the controversies TG Omori has faced in recent times:
♦ TG Omori stated in April 2024 via his Instagram account that he wanted to quit smoking decision had made his fans wonder if he was a smoker because he hadn’t been caught with a cigarette. He is one of the few celebrities in Nigeria who have decided to stop smoking. If you recall, Kizz Daniel decided to stop smoking in 2023.
♦ In 2023, TG Omori was in a controversy with Portable. The issue started when Portable requested the service of the music video director. In response, the Boy Director then charged him $50,000 for the service.
This amount of money infuriated Portable. Portable then made his displeasure known by claiming that the artiste made a mistake in his charges. He then warned TG Omori not to travel to Lekki or its environs.
♦ Renowned Nigerian film director ThankGod Omori Jesam, also referred to as Boy Director or TG Omori, has stated that he intends to raise his fee to $1 million for every video shoot.
On Thursday, he made this revelation on Twitter. After he starts to charge a million dollars for each film, he plans to shoot only two videos a year. This came after he claimed that Davido paid him 100 million for the ‘Feel‘ video
TG Omori’s Networth
His net worth is currently estimated to be around $200,000 – $800,000, meanwhile, these figures haven’t been ascertained yet, as TG hasn’t made his net worth public. This is calculated by his charges for video directing fees and social media income.
The Conclusion
To conclude, TG Omori is currently one of Nigeria’s biggest directors. Aside from being one of the most famous, he is one of the youngest.
TG Omori is one of the personalities who have raised the flag high for Cross River State. When it comes to fashion, he stands as one of the most fashionable music video directors in the industry with a high sense of killer fashion outfits.
