Meekah Jagun
Accra,Ghana
Summary
I am a multicultural filmmaker and narrative leader with a professional background in Law and Business. Following the completion of a UK Law degree (LLB) and a Master’s in Business (MSc), I transitioned from real estate to visual storytelling in 2021. This shift was initiated by the acquisition of my first camera and has since allowed me to establish a dedicated practice within the West African creative industry. My upbringing across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Ghana provides a Pan-African fluency that informs my work, which focuses on modern African aesthetics and rejects traditional stereotypical tropes. I seek to join the UM6P Story School ecosystem to refine my narrative frameworks and engage in cross-disciplinary co-creation with fellow laureates.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lead Innovator
Luma Labs AI Partnership
- Conducted high-level narrative research to bridge the gap between emerging AI techniques and traditional African visual storytelling, ensuring the continent adopts global technology at an accelerated rate.
- Utilized exclusive early access to advanced AI tools to democratize high-end VFX, making world-class aesthetics accessible to independent African storytellers.
- Nimble Production Proficiency: Expert in all stages of production—from directing and cinematography to post-production and editing. This allows me to lead 50-person crews or work within nimble, multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality original work on tight deadlines, such as the 6-day Morocco immersive window.
Founder
The Shadow Initiative
Accra, Ghana
01.2025 - Current
- Established a mentorship pathway giving at-risk youth and emerging creatives free on-set access to participate in high-level productions alongside industry superstars.
- Fostered a positive feedback loop that helps keep vulnerable youth on the "straight and narrow" by providing alternative career paths in the creative economy.
- Francophone Expansion Strategy: I intend to use the KESSA residency in Morocco as a strategic gateway to expand the Shadow Initiative into Francophone territories, collaborating with Francophone storytellers to create a unified, borderless continental aesthetic.
Founder & Creative Director
The ICARUS Co.
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2023 - Current
- Built and lead a full-service production house with HQs in Lagos and Accra, providing infrastructure for young directors who don't fit the "traditional" stereotype.
- Frequently donate production design and styling materials to the Future of Africa Foundation to support street-connected youth through creativity.
Paralegal
Chesterfield Law Firm
Ikeja, Lagos
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted senior solicitors by conducting extensive legal research.
- Facilitated communication between clients and solicitors with professionalism.
- Prepared court filings, maintaining punctuality in submission deadlines.
- Provided general support during trials, assisting solicitors as required.
Paralegal
Sheidu and Iriah legal firm
Allen Avenue, Lagos
07.2015 - 07.2015
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Actively participated in team meetings to brainstorm on legal strategies.
- Maintained confidentiality of all sensitive information to uphold ethics standards.
- Navigated legal databases proficiently, retrieving relevant precedents swiftly.
- Assisted senior solicitors by conducting extensive legal research.
Education
MSc - Business Administration
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana 08.2016 - 07.2020
LLB - Bachelor of Laws
University of Reading
UKSkills
- Creative Leadership & Narrative Direction
- Directing: Expert in commanding high-end cinema platforms (ARRI, RED, Sony Venice) to translate abstract concepts into visually provocative, avant-garde narratives
- Creative Direction: Strategic oversight of visual aesthetics, bridging the "visual laboratory" of the commercial scene with long-form storytelling
- Cinematography: Specialized experience in anamorphic lens capture, precision car rigs, and underwater housing to achieve a distinct "shameless" African aesthetic
- Technical Post-Production & Sensory Design
- Editing: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve; I maintain total creative control by executing the final edit on all released projects to ensure narrative rhythm
- Sound Design & Sound Mixing: Comprehensive expertise in treating audio as a primary narrative tool to create immersive, world-class cinematic experiences
- Creative Innovation: Pioneer in the integration of AI tools (Midjourney, Luma Dream Machine) into professional workflows to democratize high-end VFX for African storytellers
- Executive & Operational Management
- Executive Producing: Responsible for high-level project brokering, managing stakeholder relationships for global brands like Google, Sony, and Guinness
- Producing & Creative Producing: End-to-end management of the creative pipeline, from initial brand story development to final delivery and distribution strategy
- Financial & Logistical Oversight: Successfully managed production budgets ranging from $10k to $100k, coordinating pioneering international productions in cities like Paris
- Nimble Collaboration: Expert in working within multidisciplinary, cross-functional teams; capable of producing original works (video, sound, or text) on the high-pressure, 6-day timelines required for the KESSA Morocco residency
- Intellectual property rights understanding
- Client confidentiality assurance
Websites
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY
Google ‘Know Africa’ – King Promise documentary commissioned by Google, Guinness | ‘Real Thing’ (2025): Director, Creative Director, & Executive Producer. Featuring Kwesi Arthur & King Promise., Lagos Tourism Board | ‘Never Walk Alone’ (2024): Director & Deal Broker; secured placement in the FIFA game., Sony Music | Brand Story Development (2023–2025): Creative Director for emerging artists., Black Sherif | ‘Sacrifice’: Director & Creative Director (#1 for 20 weeks)., Joshua Baraka ft. Joeboy & Bien | ‘Nana Remix’: Co-Director (Shot in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria).
EDUCATION, AWARDS & APPEARANCES
GQ South Africa Feature (2024): Recognized as a trailblazer for "Avant-Garde" style and visual innovation., TGMA 2025: Nominated for Music Video of the Year and Best Director., Notable Appearances: Lead Panelist on AI in African Art (Dex Ghana) and Billboard face of "Entertainment Week Ghana" powered by Idris Elba.
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT & IMPACT
- Digital Community: Cultivated a following of 18,000+ on Instagram in 3 years, specifically focused on African innovation and AI integration.
- Impact Metrics: Average viewership of 20,000+ on original project drops and 100,000+ average views on "Behind-the-Scenes" (BTS) educational content, proving a deep public appetite for modern African creative processes.
- Cultural Reach: Directed works with a cumulative reach of millions, including the record-breaking 20-week #1 run for Black Sherif’s ‘Sacrifice’.
Custom
Confirmed Availability for KESSA Immersive Week (Morocco): March 23 – 28, 2026.
Accomplishments
- GQ South Africa Feature (2024): Recognized as a trailblazer for "Avant-Garde" style and visual innovation.
- TGMA 2025: Nominated for Music Video of the Year and Best Director.
- Notable Appearances: Lead Panelist on AI in African Art (Dex Ghana) and Billboard face of "Entertainment Week Ghana" powered by Idris Elba.
Timeline
Founder
The Shadow Initiative
01.2025 - Current
Founder & Creative Director
The ICARUS Co.
03.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Chesterfield Law Firm
07.2018 - 09.2018
MSc - Business Administration
University of Ghana
08.2016 - 07.2020
Paralegal
Sheidu and Iriah legal firm
07.2015 - 07.2015
LLB - Bachelor of Laws
University of Reading
Lead Innovator
Luma Labs AI Partnership