| Native name | Eniola Olanrewaju |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
Eniola Olanrewaju, known professionally as Korty EO or simply Korty, is a Nigerian filmmaker, YouTuber.[1][2]
Early life and education
Korty grew up in Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State. She began her tertiary education at Bowen University before transferring to the University of Ibadan, where she graduated in 2018 with a degree in Computer Science.[3][4]
Career
In March 2018, she joined the youth media company Zikoko as a video producer, where she later helmed a show titled HER by Zikoko, focused on the experiences of women in Nigeria. In December 2020, she left to join Mr Eazi's music accelerator emPawa Africa as head of content.[2]
Korty EO started uploading content to YouTube in 2021. Her channel has since grown to over 400,000 subscribers.[3][4]
Her main interview series, Flow With Korty, features long-form, documentary-style conversations with musicians and public figures. Guests have included Don Jazzy,[5] Olamide,[6] Tems,[7] Rema,[8] Ayra Starr,[9] Asa,[10] Asake,[11] and footballer Victor Osimhen.[12]
In 2023, Korty made her directorial debut with a documentary film for Victoria's Secret: The Tour '23, as part of the brand's "VS20 House of Lagos".[13][14]
Recognition
In 2022, she was nominated in the Content Creator Category for The Future Awards Africa.[15] She was also named to YouTube Black Voices Class of 2023.[16][17] In 2024, Korty was profiled in Rolling Stone's "Creators Special" alongside Layi Wasabi and Taaooma.[18]
References
- ^ "YouTube sensation, Korty EO talks discovering self through video content creation". Pulse Nigeria. 2021-05-14. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Nwafor (2023-01-15). "How Korty EO becoming poster child of Nigerian urban culture". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ "Korty". nataal.com. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Oloworekende, Wale (2022-06-27). "Korty EO is the YouTuber Documenting Contemporary Culture in Nigeria". okayafrica. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Nation, The (2021-10-05). "I've self-esteem disability- Don Jazzy". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Itodo, Sunny Green (2026-04-27). "Why I get nervous about stage performance - Olamide". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Kareem, Azeez (2024-06-03). "Tems Reveals What Nigerians Feel About Her And Her Music". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-09-29). ""I Am Not In Music For Money" -REMA". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Linorajj (2021-05-11). ""I've Aways Known I'll Be A Star" - Ayra Starr Flows With Korty Eo.". NotjustOk. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Tv, Bn (2023-03-27). "Lojay talks Music, Finances, and More on “Flow With Korty”". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Johnson, Hannah (2026-03-19). "I left home at 15 after my father opposed my music career - Asake". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Fasan, Yewande (2023-10-09). "I'm more of a businessman than a footballer - Victor Osimhen". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Friedman, Vanessa (2023-09-07). "The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Returns. But Not as You Knew It.". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Adebola, Bolatito (2023-01-14). "How Korty EO Entered YouTube Black Voices 2023 Class". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-15.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2023-09-25). "From Hilda Baci to Asake, Here Are This Year's The Future Awards Africa Nominees". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ^ Ojo, James (2022-11-16). "Asake, BNXN, Gyakie… meet #YouTubeBlack Voices Class of 2023". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ^ "Meet The YouTube Black Voices Creator, Artist, Singer and Songwriter Class of 2023". Google. 2022-11-15. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (2024-08-23). "Meet the Nigerian Creators Going Global". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2026-05-14.