Writer Portfolio
Comedy
Standup
"From Career Flop to Comeback"
In this first-of-its-kind commencement comedy set, Erikan mixes raw truths about life after college graduation with laughter and dance. She encourages graduates to repurpose setbacks, build a tribe, and connect with their inner power. This set of a lifetime is interactive, bold, and inspiring. Prepare to laugh, cry, and milly rock.
CREDITS
Written and improvised by Erikan Obotetukudo.
Filmed by Baxter Stapleton.
Edited by Baxter Stapleton and Erikan Obotetukudo.
Photographed by Watchara Phomicinda.
Filmed in Claremont, California at Pomona College.
TV
Bloomberg TV
Audacity Fund Debuts Live on Bloomberg TV.
CREDITS
TV Show — "What'd You Miss?"
Hosted by Caroline Hyde and Joe Weisenthal.
Live commentary by Erikan Obotetukudo.
Broadcasted live from Culver City, Los Angeles, California.
Bloomberg Technology
Bloomberg Financial Inclusion Summit.
CREDITS
Hosted by Romaine Bostick.
Live commentary by Erikan Obotetukudo, Tonya Evans, and Akayla Gardner.
Broadcasted live from Miami, Florida.
Cheddar News
Audacity will be investing in startups led by entrepreneurs of Black and African descent.
CREDITS
Hosted by Kristen Scholer.
Live commentary by Erikan Obotetukudo.
Broadcasted live from Downtown Los Angeles, California.
Cheddar News
Erikan Reviews Robinhood Live on Cheddar News.
CREDITS
Hosted by Brad Smith.
Live commentary by Erikan Obotetukudo.
Broadcasted live from the Mission District, San Francisco, California.
Ads
IKEA
"Sound and Color"
Erikan's dream was to create a meeting place for young black people to meet, network and dream big - with IKEA.
Virality
2.4 Million Views in 3 days
CREDITS
Created, Written, Improvised by, and Starring Erikan Obotetukudo.
Co-Produced by Erikan Obotetukudo and NowThis.
Distributed by NowThis.
Co-starring: Destiny Davis, Dolapo Sangokoya, Bea Arthur, Keegan Carter, Greg Thompson, Tochukwu Okoro, Josh Howa, Brian Araujo.
Filmed in Harlem, New York, New York.
Unscripted — Docuseries
Follow The Paper ™
Follow Erikan to hidden corners of the world to trace how money moves across cultures.
Status — In Development
CREDITS
Created, Hosted, Written, and Executive Produced by Erikan Obotetukudo.
Creative Produced and Director of Photography'd by Dewun Owusu.
Photo courtesy of Audacity Entertainment and Bryon Summers.
Unscripted — Short Film, Documentary
Welcome KIN ™
Journey with young Diasporans as they return home to Nigeria in search of where they belong.
Status — In Post Production
CREDITS
Created, Hosted, and Executive Produced by Erikan Obotetukudo.
Co-written by Erikan Obotetukudo and Justice Nnanna.
Directed by Justice Nnanna.
DP'd by Dominic Miller.
Art Directed by Baingor Joiner.
Filmed throughout Ghana and Nigeria.
Photos courtesy of Audacity Entertainment.
Keynotes
TED
"The Power in Your Name"
In this empowering talk, Erikan Obotetukudo declares her name her compass. Filled with meaning and heritage, her name guides her home if she ever gets lost. She embraces its complexity and resists changing it, no matter how much society has pressured her to do so. In this talk, she reminds us of the importance of our names and what they stand for.
CREDITS
Written and Improvised by Erikan Obotetukudo.
Filmed in Lagos, Nigeria at the MUSON Center.
"TRILLION$"
At the Avalanche Summit in Barcelona, Erikan delivers the keynote — TRILLIONS: The Future of Money & Culture Worldwide. The talk explores emerging markets finance, how Audacity serves these markets, ethics in finance, and onboarding the unbanked.
CREDITS
Written and Improvised by Erikan Obotetukudo.
Filmed in Barcelona, Spain.