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

Fadugbagbe, which means “unforgettable” in Yorùbá, discovered film early from Nollywood DVDs sold at his parents’ favorite African market. There, they would buy dried fish & melon seeds to make traditional Nigerian dishes like pounded yam, egusi soup, & jollof rice.

Fadugbagbe graduated with High Honors in Studio Art from Wesleyan University. There, his undergraduate thesis “e be so!” and accompanying photo series “Bloody August,” were unanimously awarded the highest distinction in the arts, the Jessup Prize. 




Fadugbagbe has serviced copy, creative strategy, & directions for brands across travel, spirits, apparel, pet, hospitality, & consumer goods. 

He’s used his dynamic approach to research & storytelling to develop his clients’ taste, creative judgement, & thought leadership.  

In all his work he seeks to heal souls & feed minds.

He directed student short film “WATERBOY” and his experimental short film “E BE SO!” is currently in the festival circuit.

For all inquires: michaelfadugbagbe@gmail.com