February 7, 2026
CX — Adeola Fadola
Adeola Fadola is an Experimental Fashion & Commercials Director based in Lagos.

Below are Adeola’s SELECTS:

Series
The Sopranos by David Chase
1999

I’ll always preach about ‘The Sopranos’. To me, it’s one of the greatest cast ensembles of all time. And oh, James Gandolfini, you are the greatest mafia boss ever. RIP.

Documentary
Three Identical Strangers by Tim Wardle
2018

I still remember how I felt watching the trailer. I must have said “wow” 50 times in 60 seconds.

Film
Mard by Manmohan Desai
1985

Long live Bollywood, one of the very first films I ever watched, and for some reason it’s etched in my memory.

Campaign
‘Black Shines Brightest’ Guinness by Meji Alabi
2021

One of my favorite directors, Meji Alabi, went bonkers on this, such a referential commercial.

Film
The Wolf of Wall Street by Martin Scorsese
2014

Leonardo DiCaprio is my favorite actor of all time, a masterclass in performance.

Campaign
‘Welcome Home’ Apple by Spike Jonze
2018

The first time I saw this ad, I went on a deep research to know how it was achieved. I think the BTS is even crazier than the final film.

Series
Friends by Marta Kauffman & David Crane
1994

Not exaggerating, I’ve probably seen the entire show at least 20 times. It’s that good. We were on a break!

Campaign
‘Yanga With Your Smile’ Colgate by Adeola Fadola & KC Obiajulu
2024

Did this for the kids. In the words of Ye, “No child left behind.”

Music Video
‘Liberian Girl’ Michael Jackson by James Yukich
1989

The greatest artist of all time created the greatest music video of all time. No further comments.

PEOPLE IN THIS ARTICLE
David Chase
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Tim Wardle
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Manmohan Desai
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Marta Kauffman
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David Crane
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KC Obiajulu
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James Yukich
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