Multidisciplinary filmmaker, writer and video artist. His work is situated between West Africa and the UK, as he identifies as a member of the global diaspora that sits on the margins of being part of both worlds. Akinola attempts to delicately navigate the collision of colonial and imperial tradition, while advocating a return to indigenous narratives. He explores themes of community, race, spirituality, identity and gender, telling the stories that bridge traditional and millennial communities. These themes are accompanied by a duality: that of necessity and urgency in relation to the medium of storytelling. There is a strong emphasis on the need for clear intention in concepts and a willingness to experiment with form: meticulous preparation and research for his films assume a central role and are central to his image making. He draws on aspects of collective and individual memory and lived experience.