Abdul Tijani-Ahmed, also known as Abdul TJ, is a distinguished Nigerian filmmaker, writer, producer, and actor renowned for his influential contributions to Nollywood, particularly through compelling dramas and nuanced character stories.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Abdul Tijani-Ahmed |
| Date of birth | N/A |
| Place of birth | Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Writer, Producer, Actor, Filmmaker |
| Net worth | $500,000 – $1 million (estimated) |
Early Life and Education
Details on Abdul Tijani-Ahmed’s formative years, birth date, or schooling remain sparse in public records. A Nigerian native, his trajectory is anchored in the nation’s dynamic cinema landscape, without specifics on origins or institutions.
Career
Abdul TJ started his screenwriting career with acclaimed shorts and scripts like Game of Chess (2019) and Split (2019), evolving into powerhouse features such as Brotherhood (2022, writer, one of Nollywood’s top earners), There Is Something Wrong with the Bamideles (2022, writer), Red Circle (2025, writer/producer), and many other prominent Nollywood films and shows.
He founded Dinoy Media in 2020 as creative director, freelanced as a scriptwriter/producer since 2017 (including AMVCA-nominated Finding Euphoria and ads for Clorets, TomTom, Cadbury), managed Nigeria’s production for Zalando’s global “We Will Hug Again” campaign, trained with HBO’s Insecure writers, and starred in Ricordi (2021, as David), Love Notes (2024, as Ose), and Alli Eid Dinner (2024, as Ahmed Alli).
Early on, he served as an administrative assistant at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (2014-2015, NYSC). Nominations include TFAAfrica Prize for Film (2022), AMVCA Best Writing for TV (2024), and AMAA Best Screenplay/Best Film (2025).
Personal Life
Abdul Tijani-Ahmed shields his personal life from public eyes, no confirmed partner, children, or private family matters. His X profile (@_AbdulTJ) prioritizes career updates.
Filmography
Key projects include:
- Red Circle (2025, Writer/Producer)
- Brotherhood (2022, Writer as Abdul T.J.)
- There Is Something Wrong with the Bamideles (2022, Writer)
- Game of Chess (2019, Writer/Screenplay as Abdul T.J.)
- Split (2019, Writer as Abdul T.J.)
- Ricordi (TV series, Actor/Writer as David)
- Insecure (2024, Producer/Actor as Ralph)
Awards and Recognitions
- Nominee, TFAAfrica Prize for Film 2022
- AMVCA 2024 Nominee, Best Writing for TV
- AMAA 2025 Nominee, Best Screenplay and Best Film
