Tolulope Obanro known professionally as Tolu Obanro is a Nigerian film composer. He created the scores for Gangs of Lagos (2023), Jagun Jagun (2023), and A Tribe Called Judah (2023) which became the first Nollywood movie to hit ₦1 billion at the box office.
Early life and education Tolulope Obanro was born in Ilorin, Kwara State but spent most of his childhood in Lokoja, Kogi State where he schooled at Government Science Secondary School for his secondary school. He earned a bachelor's degree in Geology from Federal University of Technology, Minna before proceeding to the National Broadcast Academy in Lagos State.
Career Tolu Obanro worked at an oil and gas company but left the industry for music.
Tolu Obanro had previously worked in music production for gospel artists such as Mike Abdul, Kenny Kore and Monique before proceeding to music production and film scoring.
After scoring for some YouTube videos, Obanro first feature film was Your Excellency (2019) which was followed by the series King of Boys: The Return of the King in 2021.
Obanro met Niyi Akinmolayan where he began collaboration in the creation of Prophetess (2021) and Jagun Jagun (2023). He has also collaborated with Jade Osiberu for Brotherhood (2022) and Gangs of Lagos (2023) and also on Funke Akindele's Battle on Buka Street (2022).
Obanro became acclaimed for his scoring of A Tribe Called Judah (2023) which was the first Nollywood movie to hit ₦1 billion at the box office.
Obanro cites Hans Zimmer, Ludwig Göransson and M. M. Keeravani as his major influences.
Awards and nominations +YearAwardCategory Work ResultRef2023Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Soundtrack King of Thieves (Agesinkole)Battle on Buka StreetL.I.F.EBest Sound Editor L.I.F.E 2025Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Music/ScoreLisabi: The UprisingSeven Doors The HeadiesSoundtrack of The YearA Tribe Called Judah 2026Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Music/ScoreGingerrrThe Party Best Sound DesignGingerrr The PartyThe HeadiesBest Original Song for Visual MediaBehind The Scenes
Filmography Source: Your Excellency (2019) King of Boys: The Return of the King (2021) Progressive Tailors Club (2021) Prophetess (2021) Charge and Bail (2021) Hey You (2022) King of Thieves (2022) Brotherhood Battle on Buka Street (2022) Palava (2022) Gangs of Lagos (2023) Nine (2023) Jagun Jagun (2023) Ada Omo Daddy (2023) House of Secrets (2023) Mikolo (2023) A Tribe Called Judah (2023) Crossroads (2024) Behind the scenes (2025)
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