In an era where flash often overshadows feeling, one filmmaker is flipping the script—not with volume, but with vision.
Enter Filmgod X, real name Bankole—a director, a visual poet, and the mind behind the soul-stirring visuals of Fireboy DML’s latest sonic gem, Dopamine.
While the music video landscape is saturated with spectacle, Bankole’s art flows from a deeper source—intentional storytelling. With “Dopamine,” he doesn’t just illustrate lyrics; he paints emotions. Every frame is a heartbeat, every camera movement a whisper of longing, chemistry, and the fleeting rush of love.
More Than A Director: A Mood Architect
Bankole isn’t simply documenting performances—he’s curating atmospheres. He crafts his visuals the way a composer writes symphonies: with tension, release, texture, and tone. His style is neither loud nor chaotic. Instead, it’s precise, layered, and unforgettable.
Framecraft with Purpose: From the dusky lighting to the muted palettes, nothing in Dopamine is left to chance. Each visual element serves to complement Fireboy’s voice and enhance the emotional undertow.
Emotion in Motion: Bankole’s ability to capture vulnerability—without exploiting it—sets him apart. His shots hold space for intimacy to bloom naturally.
Collaborative Energy: Behind the lens, Bankole is known for his openness to creative synergy. Rather than impose, he uplifts—ensuring artists like Fireboy remain central to the vision.
Dopamine: When Sound and Sight Become One
The Dopamine video doesn’t follow the music—it feels it. Draped in warm tones, flickering lights, and thoughtful pacing, the video evokes the exact mood of the song’s title: that blissful chemical high of closeness and desire. Bankole’s visuals amplify Fireboy’s voice without overwhelming it, resulting in a cinematic duet between sight and sound.
This is not just a video. It’s an emotional transmission.
The Rise of a Quiet Revolutionary
While many chase the spotlight, Filmgod X works in the shadows—crafting beauty and letting it speak for itself. He belongs to a new class of Nigerian filmmakers redefining visual storytelling in the Afrobeats era: more feeling, less flash. More soul, less spectacle.
With each new project, Bankole continues to prove that great artistry doesn’t scream—it whispers deeply and lingers long after the screen goes dark.
In His Lane, On His Terms
Bankole is not just a filmmaker. He’s an emotional translator. A mood sculptor. A filmmaker fluent in the language of love, longing, and layered nuance.
As Dopamine continues to resonate across screens and streams, one thing becomes clear: Filmgod X doesn’t just direct videos. He crafts emotional experiences that echo long after the music fades.
