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After years of success in entertainment, events, and cultural production, Gbolahan Olatunde, better known as “Bolly” or “Bollylomo”—is taking a bold step into the world of film production and distribution.
Known for his charisma and connection to culture, Bolly is now focused on reshaping African narratives for both local and global audiences.
Bolly’s transition is rooted in a strong creative foundation. He trained at Del-York Creative Academy and EbonyLife Creative Academy, gaining hands-on experience in acting and production. His work over the years has included short films, event-based content, and community-led storytelling projects, which have helped him understand the mechanics of both art and execution.
“I’ve always loved telling stories,” Bolly said. “Now I want to shape how they’re made, funded, and seen.”
His current slate of projects includes a short film about memory and grief, a documentary series highlighting creative youth in smaller African cities, and a collaborative piece exploring themes of masculinity and silence.
With a focus on building co-production pipelines between Nigerian and Canadian institutions, Bolly’s goal is to ensure that African stories travel farther without losing their depth. “African stories aren’t new. But global access to them still is,” he said. “We need better systems to move them across borders without losing their roots.”
As he continues to explore this new phase, Bolly remains committed to stories that make people pause, feel, and reflect. “It’s one thing to entertain. But I want to tell stories that shift something in people,” he added
