TG Omori Reveals High Costs of Music Videos Abroad

ThankGod Omori, known as TG Omori, shared insights on the significant costs associated with producing music videos abroad during an appearance on the Afropolitan Podcast. He revealed that some of his projects have surpassed $100,000, particularly when filmed in cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas, where expenses such as insurance and hourly charges contribute to the high budget.

Omori confirmed that he often spends over $100,000 on a single music video. In contrast, he mentioned that Nigerian productions can also reach around $100,000 but are generally more profitable due to lower production costs and the availability of skilled local artisans and affordable manpower, especially in Lagos.

However, he highlighted the challenges of local productions, including the need for extensive supervision, which can affect filmmakers' health and sleep. Additionally, he recounted an incident of street extortion during a shoot in Ikoyi, where over 30 area boys disrupted the production, leading to budget overruns.