| Tayo Aina | |
| Birth Date: | 9 December 1992 |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Education: | Ifako International Secondary School. |
| Occupation: | Photographer, filmmaker, YouTuber |
| Website: | https://www.tayoaina.com/ |
| Channel Name: | @TayoAinaFilms |
| Years Active: | 2018–present |
| Subscribers: | 906k |
| Channel Website: | https://www.youtube.com/@TayoAinaFilms/videos |
Tayo Aina (born December 9, 1992) is a Nigerian YouTuber, photographer, and travel content creator known for his content that delves into lifestyle, travel, and culture.[1] [2] As of 2023, he has over 700 thousand subscribers on his YouTube channel.[3] He is an award winner at Future Awards Africa 2022 for Content Creation[4] [5]
Born and raised in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, Tayo Aina attended Ifako International Secondary School before earning his bachelor's degree at the Federal University of Technology Akure.
Aina is a content creator who, inspired by the dynamism of Lagos and the absence of its digital representation, made the transition to the YouTube platform. Aina received attention and recognition, resulting in his achievement of the Future Awards Africa 2022 Prize for Content Creation. TECNO brand acknowledged Aina's journey.[6] In a 2024 interview with BBC and CNN, Aina expressed the belief that African nations should facilitate easier movement for Africans within the continent. He attributed the current restrictions to fears of permanent migration and deficiencies in passport and visa systems[7] [8]
Aina's storytelling has attracted collaborations with artists like Adekunle Gold[9] and Davido.
Aina collaborated on a documentary addressing the Boko Haram insurgency in the northern region. The video highlighting UNDP's efforts for positive change, has garnered over 1 million views on YouTube.[10]
| 2022 | Future Awards Africa | Content creation | Won | |
| 2023 | Social media awards | Best YouTube Content Creator | Nominated | |
| Trend Up Awards | Force of YouTube | Nominated |