Abu-bakr S. Adamu

Directing

Abu-bakr S. Adamu

Born

2001-07-07 (25)

Place of birth

Kubwa

Known for

Directing

Credits

12 titles

Abu-bakr S. Adamu is an award-winning Nigerian writer, director, editor and visual artist. Born 7 July 2001 in Kubwa, FCT, and raised in Suleja. His passion for filmmaking began early at the age of 11 when he started making videos with his friends using mobile phones. His distinctive style explores societal complexities and realism inspired by the vibrant Northern Nigeria. His short film "Tsoro Da Ruwa" was screened at several national and international film festivals, earned best Indigenous film award at An Evening of Short Films and a nomination for Best Actor and Best Director at the 2023 Ibadan Indie Film Awards. In 2024, Abu-bakr was selected as a participant in the inaugural Film Lab …

Known for

Behind the camera

Salamatu’s Rhapsody poster
6.0

A devout Muslim daughter, stands at a crossroads as her father's desire to honor his late mother clashes with her dream of becoming a rapper, challenging the bonds of family and tradition.

Salamatu’s Rhapsody

2024

Salamatu’s Rhapsody poster
6.0

A devout Muslim daughter, stands at a crossroads as her father's desire to honor his late mother clashes with her dream of becoming a rapper, challenging the bonds of family and tradition.

Salamatu’s Rhapsody

2024

No artwork available
NR

A short film by Tea & reflection addressing mental health issues in students.

Small Steps

2025

No artwork available
NR

A short film by Tea & reflection addressing mental health issues in students.

Small Steps

2025

Silent Verses poster
NR

A stuttering young boy, pressured by his father, finds solace in his bicycle—until a troubled boy steals it, leading to an unlikely friendship.

Silent Verses

2026

Silent Verses poster
NR

A stuttering young boy, pressured by his father, finds solace in his bicycle—until a troubled boy steals it, leading to an unlikely friendship.

Silent Verses

2026

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

How To Lose Your Masculinity

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Late? poster
NR

A girl have to accept loosing her mom and she finally griefs properly.

Late?

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Guest Of The Woods poster
9.0

Three friends went out for an adventure in the woods, they were attacked by unknown figures.

Guest Of The Woods

2022

Guest Of The Woods poster
9.0

Three friends went out for an adventure in the woods, they were attacked by unknown figures.

Guest Of The Woods

2022

Fear And Water poster
NR

Ibrahim navigates through his phobia to sounds made by water. He eventually faced it when he visits the river again with his friends.

Fear And Water

2024

Fear And Water poster
NR

Ibrahim navigates through his phobia to sounds made by water. He eventually faced it when he visits the river again with his friends.

Fear And Water

2024