Nicknamed “Ogbeni Mo’”, Moses Akerele was born in Kaduna, Nigeria and is a media personality that is passionate about TV and radio presenting.
He also has a great love for writing and nature. As an upcoming creative, Moses believes that authenticity is the key to bridging the gap between great African stories and the right means to tell them.
“No one will ever tell our stories like us. Also, we need to recognise the right bodies that can support film, as we work harder to give them reasons to believe in this industry,” he says.
Moses’ favourite film is The Godfather, while Agbara Nlaand The Sound of Music are among the first movies ever he can remember watching.
His favourite actors and actresses are Nigeria’s Richard Mofe Damijo and Joke Silva respectively, as well as America’s Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington and Taraji P. Henson. He admires the longevity and delivery of these particular film career veterans. His favourite musician is Johnny Drile.
Moses believes that his passion, craft and creativity can be a valuable addition to Africa’s video entertainment industry. For him, the best thing about Africa is culture, and he hopes that his candidacy at the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy will help him redefine what he has so far learnt and also refine his talents.