Film industry associate Samuel Olatunji, popularly known as BigSam, also expressed his sorrow: “Dimeji Ajibola was my client and friend. It’s heartbreaking to hear this news. Rest in peace to a great guy! Sad Sunday as the director of Shanty Town passed away.”
Dimeji Ajibola was celebrated for his unique ability to blend traditional storytelling with cutting-edge digital artistry. His expertise spanned film, animation, visual effects (VFX), virtual worlds, and interactive media, distinguishing him as a creative pioneer in contemporary African cinema.
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A graduate of the New York Film Academy in filmmaking and cinematography, Dimeji furthered his skills in character animation at Animation Mentor in San Francisco and visual effects at VFXLearning.
He was also the CEO and technical director of Flipsyde Studios Ltd., a company known for innovation in digital media.