Behind the Lens: The Visionary Storytelling of Michael Jojo. Cape Town-based creative director, filmmaker entrepreneur Michael Jojo frames the future through his lens.
His visual storytelling moves hearts and provokes thought, marked by emotional impact. Producer, director, cinematographer and filmmaker Michael Jojo (30) captures the essence of every story.
The AFDA graduate is the built a distinct role in film, blending creativity and expression with strong social commentary. Jojo is redefining cinema, making it meaningful and visually compelling.
He is the creative brain behind cinematic moments and stories that have reached far beyond the continent of Africa. He has partnered with artists such as Zlatan, TXC, Flavour, 2Face BaBa,Tony Duardo, P Square, Akon, Diamond Platinum, Ferre Gola, Busiwa, TENI, Dapper Records, and Major League, to name a few. His work extends to corporate and global clients such as Netflix,Engen Garage, Transnet, SAPS, Celtiis, Orange, Polmed, Remy Martin, Multichoice, Riscura, SABC, and Achieve, delivering impactful visual stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
Efficiently running Michael Jojo Productions as the CEO, he continues to inspire and mentor emerging creatives, sharing his expertise and passion with the next generation.
“We launched the Hop and Studio in Cape Town – this is a space to be able to collaborate, exchange creative ideas, mentor, and take what we do globally,” Jojo says.
This latest venture has opened doors for brands, industry experts, and creatives to share their stories and amplify their voices.
The visionary, filmmaker and creative entrepreneur; Michael Jojo has earned his place and the respect in the world of filmaking, cinematography and visual story-telling.
Born on 1 January 1995, His journey began on the baseball diamond as an apiring athlete. He was groomed by his father to become a professional baseball player. He exceleed in the sport and even represented Cameroon’s juvenile national team at age 16 years old. All the while, he was a creative when off the pitch. After years of juggling the two extra mural activities; it was behind the lens of a camera that he discovered his true calling.
From Cameroon, he journeyd to South Africa and found his place in the city of Cape Town. Jojo’s artistic voice flourished. He honed his craft at AFDA, learning from industry giants and growing into a force to be reckoned with. Under the guidance of renowned mentors like TG Omori, his current mentor who has been instrumental in shaping his creative vision, Ovie Estseyatse, and Stephan Hambsh_SASC.
Jojo refined his skills and pushed the boundaries of storytelling. He built his name, style and signature which allowed him collaborations with renowned directors and producers such as BossPlaya, Mike Dube, Elvis Chuck, and the team at Godfather Production and Voodoo Agency.
His impressive portfolio boasts an array of captivating music videos with top artists such as Zlatan, Seyi Vibe, TXC, Flavour, KCEE, 2Face BaBa,Tony Duardo, P Square, Akon, Diamond Platinum, Ferre Gola, Busiwa, TENI, Dapper Records, and Major League, to name a few. His ability to bring out the best in every artist and narrative has earned him recognition across the industry.
Beyond the realm of music, Jojo has worked with global clients like Netflix,Engen Garage, Transnet, SAPS, Celtiis, Orange, Polmed, Remy Martin, Multichoice, Riscura, SABC and Achieve, delivering impactful visual stories that resonate with diverse audiences. As the CEO of Michael Jojo Productions, he continues to inspire and mentor emerging creatives, sharing his expertise and passion with the next generation.
With the launch of Hop and Studio, he’s opening doors for brands, industry experts, and creatives to share their stories and amplify their voices. At 30, Michael Jojo is a force to be reckoned with in the film industry, and his creative journey is only just beginning.
d by emotional impact. Producer, director, cinematographer and filmmaker Michael Jojo (30) captures the essence of every story.
The AFDA graduate is the built a distinct role in film, blending creativity and expression with strong social commentary. Jojo is redefining cinema, making it meaningful and visually compelling.
He is the creative brain behind cinematic moments and stories that have reached far beyond the continent of Africa. He has partnered with artists such as Zlatan, TXC, Flavour, 2Face BaBa,Tony Duardo, P Square, Akon, Diamond Platinum, Ferre Gola, Busiwa, TENI, Dapper Records, and Major League, to name a few. His work extends to corporate and global clients such as Netflix,Engen Garage, Transnet, SAPS, Celtiis, Orange, Polmed, Remy Martin, Multichoice, Riscura, SABC, and Achieve, delivering impactful visual stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
Efficiently running Michael Jojo Productions as the CEO, he continues to inspire and mentor emerging creatives, sharing his expertise and passion with the next generation.
“We launched the Hop and Studio in Cape Town – this is a space to be able to collaborate, exchange creative ideas, mentor, and take what we do globally,” Jojo says.
This latest venture has opened doors for brands, industry experts, and creatives to share their stories and amplify their voices
The visionary, filmmaker and creative entrepreneur; Michael Jojo has earned his place and the respect in the world of filmaking, cinematography and visual story-telling.
Born on 1 January 1995, His journey began on the baseball diamond as an apiring athlete. He was groomed by his father to become a professional baseball player. He exceleed in the sport and even represented Cameroon’s juvenile national team at age 16 years old. All the while, he was a creative when off the pitch. After years of juggling the two extra mural activities; it was behind the lens of a camera that he discovered his true calling.
From Cameroon, he journeyd to South Africa and found his place in the city of Cape Town. Jojo’s artistic voice flourished. He honed his craft at AFDA, learning from industry giants and growing into a force to be reckoned with. Under the guidance of renowned mentors like TG Omori, his current mentor who has been instrumental in shaping his creative vision, Ovie Estseyatse, and Stephan Hambsh_SASC.
Jojo refined his skills and pushed the boundaries of storytelling. He built his name, style and signature which allowed him collaborations with renowned directors and producers such as BossPlaya, Mike Dube, Elvis Chuck, and the team at Godfather Production and Voodoo Agency.
His impressive portfolio boasts an array of captivating music videos with top artists such as Zlatan, Seyi Vibe, TXC, Flavour, KCEE, 2Face BaBa,Tony Duardo, P Square, Akon, Diamond Platinum, Ferre Gola, Busiwa, TENI, Dapper Records, and Major League, to name a few. His ability to bring out the best in every artist and narrative has earned him recognition across the industry.
Beyond the realm of music, Jojo has worked with global clients like Netflix,Engen Garage, Transnet, SAPS, Celtiis, Orange, Polmed, Remy Martin, Multichoice, Riscura, SABC and Achieve, delivering impactful visual stories that resonate with diverse audiences. As the CEO of Michael Jojo Productions, he continues to inspire and mentor emerging creatives, sharing his expertise and passion with the next generation.
With the launch of Hop and Studio, he’s opening doors for brands, industry experts, and creatives to share their stories and amplify their voices. At 30, Michael Jojo is a force to be reckoned with in the film industry, and his creative journey is only just beginning.
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