Emmanuel Afolabi is a film director born in Lagos, raised in New York, and based in Detroit.

His work centers on people, culture, and stories that feel lived-in, with films and campaigns for Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Adidas, Shinola, REI, and more.

Coming from a background in photography and cinematography, he brings an image-driven approach to stories grounded in real people, real places, and human behavior.

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