Director Pink

Director Pink is a Nigerian Music Video director and cinematographer who came to prominence for directng the video of the song “Running To You” by Chike. She is well equipped in music videos, branded content, short films and also empowering African talents. She is the founder of Pinkline Films production and Pinkline Film Academy.

Director Pink

Profession: Video director

Born: November 28, 1999

Age: 26 years old

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Lagos State, Nigeria

Known for: video director for Running To You by Chike

Profile Overview

Director Pink was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, where she had her education at Yabatech secondary school. She studied Economics at the University of Lagos. She also graduated from the London Film Academy. She lost her mum and was supported by her father throughout her career.

Prior to fame, she was into graphics design, animation, and photography. She began her filmmaking in her Church audio visual team. She shot her first music video in 2020 for the song “Philomena” by Marxii.

She came to limelight as the music video director behind the viral hit song “Running To You” by Chike featuring Simi.

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She directed the video for songs like “Egwu” by Chike featuring Mohbad, “Do I” by Phyno, and Rexxie’s “Abracadabra”.

She has also directed music videos for the likes of Naira Marley, Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Mercy Chinwo, Lil Kesh, Ric Hassani, Niniola, Killertunes, Ugoccie, Brown Joel, Oxlade, Qing Madi and so on.

She produced a short horror film titled “Lady Koikoi” in 2021. She also directed a television commercial for maggi_nigeria.

She is the founder and CEO of the production company Pinkline Films, and Pinkline Academy, a training program for emerging African talents and also empowering women led projects. She is also focused on training more women in cinematography to bring about a balanced equation in the male dominated industry.

She has been able to back up her talent and hardworking with numerous awards and nominations. She won the Music Video director of the Year at The Headies 2025, Oustanding Achievement in Direction for a Music Video at 2024 TurnTable Music Awards and Best Video Director at AFRIMMA 2023. She has been acknowledged both on the street and within the media space just like Seun Pizzle and Peller.

Career Timeline

• 2020 – Running To You by Chike and Simi (Director)
• 2021 – My Only Baby by Ric Hassani
• 2022 – Medusa by Layzee Ella featuring Khiad
• 2023 – Ole by Qung Madi ft. BNXN
• 2023 – Bienvenue by DJ Neptune Ft. Roger
• 2024 – Egwu by Chike ft. Mohbad
• 2025 – 10 Kilo by Davido
• 2025 – Odeshi by Timaya
• 2025 – You Are by Yemi Alade

Personal Details

• Alternative Name: Praise Onyeagwalem
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Religion: Christianity
• Official Websites:  Instagram  @directorpink_

Trivia

• Her real name is Praise Onyeagwalem
• She is of Igbo tribe.
• She chose her name “Pink” to signifiy feminity in a male dominated field.
• She wanted to be an actress while growing up.
• She grew up in Yaba area of Lagos State.
• She has a personal music studio.

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