TG Omori was born on the 8th of June 1995 and is a Nigerian videographer and cinematographer who has shot several top-notch music videos for Nigerian artists like Wizkid, Burna Boy, Olamide, Timaya, and many others. He is said to have revolutionized the Nigerian music industry through his unique style, which has also gotten him the status of a legend.
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This article examines fun facts about the celebrity videographer, his cars, and his net worth. Keep reading below to learn more about the famous videographer TG Omori.
TG Omori Biography
Thankgod Omori Jesam, professionally known as TG Omori, was born on the 8th of June 1995. He hails from Cross River State in the South-South region of Nigeria and was born and raised in the Agungi area in Lekki, Lagos State.
TG Omori grew up middle class and did his primary education in Lagos and later did his secondary education at Kuramo College, Victoria Island Lagos, before going to the University of Lagos before dropping out and going on to study Performing and Media Art at Wale Adenuga’s PEFTI Film Institute in Lagos State.
TG Omori’s interest in cinematography dates back to his teenage years when he was part of his church’s drama group and was responsible for directing stage plays in his school and church. As he grew, his interest in pursuing a career in this field widened.
TG Omori Career
After graduating from film school, TG Omori worked with Red Art Group as a scriptwriter. There, he learned how to use the digital camera and the mechanics of film editing. He created YouTube content and other online platforms to polish his skills and further equip himself as a professional cinematographer.
Before turning 20, TG was already the youngest professional filmmaker in Nigeria. Through video shooting, he made little income until he had his first big break in 2015 when he was introduced to a group that gave him a contract, which he succeeded in, and the video went viral.
Days later, he got a call to shoot a video for an upcoming artist, Minz, and was paid N700,000 to shoot the music video for Aunty Patricia, a song by Minz. His creativity grew, and words about him increased in proportion, leading him to land projects with artists like Mayorkun, Dremo, Dj ECool, and Jimmi Abduls between 2016 and 2017.
Later, he began making music videos for A-list artists like YCee, for whom he shot his My Side music video. He also shot a video for Nigerian rapper and Singer Zlatan.
In 2019, he had his major break when he shot Naira Marley’s Am I A Yahoo Boy music video. At the same time, he shot King Perry’s Murder music video. Both videos were released the same week and garnered his fame and publicity. The success of this project led him to shoot other music videos by working with artists like Olamide for his music video Oil and Gas, Wizkid’s Totori, and also worked with others like Tiwa Savage, Tekno, Timaya, and Dbanj. In 2019, he also shot Naira Marley’s Soapy music video.
TG Omori also directed the music video for Cee Kay’s hit song, Love Nwantiti in 2021which got over 34 million views in the first month of release on YouTube. In 2022, he worked with Asake on numerous projects, including videos of Sungba, Terminator, Bandana, Peace Be Unto You, and Organise. He also worked with Rema for the shoot of Are You There, amongst others.
TG Omori has an expansive videography portfolio, and some of the videos he has shot and directed include:
- My Side by Ycee
- Billionaire by Teni
- Totori by Olamide, Wizkid and I.D Cabasa
- King by Firevoy DML & D Smoke
- Girls by Falz
- Soapy by Naira Marley
- Nobody by DJ Neptune, Joeboy & Mr. Eazi
- Skeletun by Tekno
- Vibration by Fireboy
- Odogwu by Burna Boy
Some of his projects that have gotten the most views include Kizz Daniel’s Buga (143 million views), Reekado Banks ft Fireboy DML’s Ozumba Mbadiwe (33 million views), Peace Be Unto You by Asake (25 Million Views) and Totori by I.D Cabasa ft. Olamide and Wizkid (11 Million views).
TG Omori Cars
TG Omori has been spotted posing in front of various cars. While it’s unknown if those vehicles belong to him or are for shoots, one particular vehicle has regularly featured primarily in his pictures: his Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon.
The Mercedes-Benz G Wagon is a hit of its own. It has classy, exclusive, fashionable, and top-notch features that make this automobile complete. Merely looking at it will make you love the design, shape, and commanding presence. Everything about the vehicle speaks excellence, which is why most celebrities consider it a must-have. The G-Wagon is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV sold by Mercedes-Benz. The G-Wagon has a body-on-frame construction and body styling.
G-Wagon signals wealth, affluence, and influence in Nigeria, and wealthy celebrities mostly use it in the Nigerian entertainment scene. Even with its fuel-gulping V8 engines, it is still one of the most sought-after SUVs in Nigeria. If you are the type of person who wants attention to be on you when you drive by, then this magnificent ride would be the best option. If you love being the centre of attention in Nigeria, then, by all means, get yourself one because this is one guaranteed way of showing that “you have arrived.”
Here’s another vehicle TG Omori has been spotted with:
TG Omori’s Net Worth
TG Omoris’ net worth is estimated at $700,000, roughly N700 million Naira. He has accumulated wealth through the amazing music video projects he has directed and shot. He is currently the top-rated music videographer and cinematographer in Nigeria.
