Michael Fadugbagbe is a Yoruba-Nigerian artist & filmmaker raised in Jamaica, Queens & based in Brooklyn, New York. He works in photography, video art, writing, and installation. 

His undergraduate thesis “e be so!” and accompanying photo series “Bloody August,” were unanimously awarded the highest distinction in the arts, the Jessup Prize, from Wesleyan University where he earned his Bachelor’s in Studio Art.




Outside of his art practice, he’s worked creatively with Marriott, HBO, TALEA, Netflix, and Allbirds crafting artful storytelling with research. 


He is currently completing his narrative short film debut “WATERBOY” and photo book “Expatriate.” 

For all inquires: michaelfadugbagbe@gmail.com