Creator to Creators S7 Ep 7 Dolapo Erinkitola

Bio
Dolapo Erinkitola is an established powerhouse in the film and entertainment spaces. With over
20 years of experience, the Chicago native continues to create platforms for filmmakers and
musicians to display their creativity. In 2018, he created Dolapo E. Productions to help
filmmakers breathe life into their projects. Some of Dolapo’s most notable and critically
acclaimed projects include Karen (BET’s #1 Movie in 2021), Scheme Queens (Official selection
of the 2022 American Black Film Festival), The Sound of Christmas (BET’s #1 Christmas film of
2022), I Am John Gabbana (2022), and the highly anticipated Waterboyz (2024).
Born to Nigerian immigrants, Dolapo, along with his nine siblings, was taught generosity and the
importance of serving others. Growing up in Ford Heights, IL and attending Bloom Trial High
School, Dolapo attended Morehouse College in Atlanta GA. After earning several academic
degrees and with an extensive career in medical field. Dolapo looked for ways to pour back into
his community, he focused on leadership development and joined several organizations aligned
with his focus. The former President of the 100 Black Men of American, North Atlanta chapter
and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc continues to hold mentoring close to his heart.
His continued urge to challenge himself lead Dolapo to take a direct pivot from healthcare
management to artist management. Dolapo has worked alongside Quality Control Music and
supported several Grammy-nominated artists.
Dolapo’s entertainment accolades don’t stop there: he is the Co-owner of Atlanta’s #1 nightspot,
Blu Lagoon Bar and Bistro, and Co-owner of Havana Lounge, another popular Atlanta nightspot.
Dolapo’s passion for creativity, authentic energy, and ambitious personality make him one of the
film industry’s most sought-after Executive Producers, and with a calm, yet ambitious
demeanor, it’s easy to see why Dolapo is on track to becoming one of Hollywood’s most
successful producers.

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