Meet the Oruko Team
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Noah Olayinka Aliu, (Creator & Director – Lagos, Nigeria)
A seasoned Nigerian 3D Generalist and storyteller with over 8 years in the industry,
dedicated to bringing African narratives to the forefront of animation. Renowned for
the creation of the unique stylized ”eyecon” 3d character style and for working on
3d short films like Tutu: The untold story of a kingdom (2019) and SIP (2022)
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Opeyemi Odeyemi (Neeyyat) (Singer & Songwriter – Lagos, Nigeria)
A passionate artist known for her soulful compositions that blend traditional
African sounds with contemporary music.
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MI Thomas (Writer – Lagos, Nigeria)
Head of Story at Magic Carpet Studios. MI is celebrated for his expertise in scripting
compelling narratives that resonate globally.
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Zaynab Yusuf (Product Manager – London, Canada)
IT Controls Testing | IT Risk Assessment | Cybersecurity | Risk & Controls expert
with strong experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering tech and
creative products.
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David Eze (Storyboard Artist – Lagos, Nigeria)
A talented 2D animator and illustrator at Magic Carpet Studios. David's keen eye for
detail ensures our storyboards effectively translate the script into visual sequences.
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Ruth Nosakhare Faluyi (Lead Voiceover Artiste – Lagos, Nigeria)
A dynamic voiceover artist and content creator. Ruth brings characters to life with
her versatile vocal talents.
About Our Founder
Noah Olayinka Aliu, founder/ creative director of NOA Studios and better known as @yinkaart on social media. Noah has worked with top African studios like Magic Carpet and Animax FYB, but is now focused on telling his own stories, in his own voice.
A 3D artist and storyteller from Nigeria. Over the years, he has built a strong community by telling visual stories that celebrate our culture and identity, using stylized 3D art and animation. You may know him as @yinkaart online.
Now, he is working on something deeper. A story that reflects who we are, where we come from, and why our names carry power. It’s called Oruko, and he believes you could be the perfect partner to bring it to life.