Michael Fadugbagbe (faa·du·baag·beɪ) is a Yoruba-Nigerian artist, filmmaker, & writer raised in South Jamaica, Queens & based in Brooklyn, New York. He works in photography, video art, & installation. 

Fadugbagbe, Yorùbá for unforgettable, discovered film in early childhood 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 from Wesleyan University with High Honors in Studio Art, concentrating in Time-Based Media. There, his undergraduate thesis “e be so!” and photo series “Bloody August,” were 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 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