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Nigeria's leading female music video director & TVC commercial director. Crafting cinematic worlds for Africa's most iconic artists.
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Ella Raaye is a NAMA 2025 Award-winning music video director and one of Africa's most influential female filmmakers. As the founder and CEO of Literaays Creatives, she commands an artistic vision that seamlessly blends raw emotion with cinematic grandeur.
As a leading TVC and commercial director in Lagos, her portfolio spans collaborations with Africa's biggest names: Oxlade, Davido, Olamide, Spyro. Transforming songs into immersive visual experiences that resonate across continents.
Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Ella is a trailblazer for female directors in Africa. She doesn't just direct music videos and commercials—she architects moments that become cultural touchstones.
Music Videos
Million Views
Years Directing
Full spectrum creative solutions
Cinematic visuals that bring your sound to life
Brand stories that captivate and convert
Animated audio experiences for streaming
Vision and strategy for your visual identity
Precision post-production excellence
End-to-end production house services
A glimpse into the magic
Directing Africa's biggest hits
Audio visual experiences
Brand storytelling that sells
The making of visual magic
Social media magic
Words from collaborators
This video is very magical!! Only Ella Raaye can do that.
Working with Ella is effortless. She understands the vibe before you even explain it. Pure genius.
Her attention to detail is unmatched. Every frame tells a story. That's rare in this industry.
A sweet video for a sweet song. Director Ella did that!
She has this incredible ability to capture emotion.
Professional, creative, and always on point. Ella is the future of African visual storytelling.
From concept to final cut, Ella delivers excellence. Can't wait to work together again.
Her work ethic is inspiring. She pushed our project to heights I didn't know were possible.
From editor to NAMA award-winning director
Began her creative journey as a video editor, learning the intricacies of post-production and developing her eye for visual storytelling.
Made the bold leap from editing to directing, stepping behind the camera to bring her own creative visions to life.
Founded Literaays Creatives and began establishing a signature visual style that would define her body of work.
Emerged as one of Nigeria's most sought-after directors, landing major projects with top-tier artists and brands.
Conducted masterclass sessions on video editing and direction, mentoring the next generation of African creatives.
Won the Notable Africa Music Awards (NAMA) 2025, cementing her status as one of Africa's premier female video directors and a trailblazer in Nigerian visual storytelling.
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