| Mattmax | |
| Birth Name: | Matthew Abiodun Aina |
| Birth Place: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Education: | Yaba College of Technology |
| Occupation: | Cinematographer Music Video Director Filmmaker Commercial Director |
| Years Active: | 2005–present |
| Spouse: | Deola Aina |
Mattmax (born Matthew Abiodun Aina) is a Nigerian music video director, cinematographer, commercial director, and filmmaker. Mattmax is the CEO and owner of Mattmax Productions.[1] He has written and directed music videos for numerous artists across an array of genres including Timaya, Terry G, Olamide, Burna Boy, J. Martins,[2] Dj Xclusive, Dj Spinall, Omawumi, and Waje.
Born to Christian parents and christened Matthew Abiodun Aina, Mattmax studied Computer Science at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. After college, he studied visual effects on the internet. According to him, "Everything I know today is self-taught, stumbling on the internet here and there."[3] Mattmax is married to Eniola Adeola Aina of Dartistebyawele[4] [5] and attends Cathedral Church Of Christ, Lagos.
After a year of rigorous self-study, Mattmax was approached by artist Slim Joe to direct the music video for his single, "O ti yanyan".[6] [7] The video exceeded Slim Joe's expectations and became popular.[8] After seeing his work on TV, Mattmax decided he would never stop. Years later, he shot Olamide's "Voice of the street"[9] [10] and D Banj's "Don’t tell me nonsense",[11] putting him in the spotlight. His videos have received several nominations and awards, including seven nominations at the Nigerian Music and Video Awards.[12] Mattmax continues to work with artists in various genres, such as Grammy-nominated Burna Boy[13] [14] and Timaya.[15] Mattmax was listed as one of the top ten Nigerian Music Video Directors by popular blog Naijaloaded.[16]
| Year | Project | Ceremony | Category | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | D'Banj, "Don't tell me nonsense" | NMVA (Nigerian Music Video Awards) | Video of the year | ||
| 2013 | D'Banj, "Don't tell me nonsense" | NMVA (Nigerian Music Video Awards) | Best Afro-pop Video |