For this edition of Greencamp’s creator spotlight, we’re excited to feature a truly dynamic creative: Dtly, a multimedia artist whose work spans photography, videography and graphic design.
Read on as we share Dtly’s story, process, and the mindset that drives him.
Q: What’s your real name and how did you come about Dtly?
My name’s Adetiloye Adeboboye and Dtly is my surname, Adetiloye without the vowels. At the start of my creative journey, I wanted a name that could be attached to my work. I spent months searching for the right one. I tried a few, but none felt right until one morning, I woke up and the first thing that came to mind was, “What if I remove the vowels from my surname?” I did and we’re here now.
Q: You wear three creative hats; graphics, videography and photography. Which medium feels most like home to you, and which one do you feel the best at?
I feel most at home, and also the best, at design. But at the moment, I’m leaning more toward videography.
Q: Which did you start with first, and how did you get into the others?
I’m just living 12-year-old me’s dream. I started with design, but I’ve always had a flair for all. After design, each one just kept growing.
Q: I see that you have different pages for each of your creative skills. How do you manage to keep them updated?
I just do as it comes. Each piece I make goes to its designated page. At the moment, my video work is at the forefront, so it’s the most active. My photography is the least active because I haven’t been into it for a while—but once I have a piece that fits there, it goes up. That’s how I manage them.
Q: How do you inject your signature style across all your work?
I don’t think I have a “signature style,” but I do think I have methods. What unifies all my work is simply that I made the pieces.
Q: Walk us through your creative tools and assets. What software are you comfortable with?
For design, I use Photoshop mostly even though I’ve used Illustrator a bit. I use Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve for videos. I’ve also tried After Effects and I’m currently working on getting better at it.
Q: What’s the most remarkable project you have worked on?
I’ve made it already, but it’s not out yet—so I can’t give too much away at the moment.
Q: What did you study in school, and looking back, would you say your degree complements your multimedia career, or do you see them as separate chapters?
Computer Science. I think it complements it, not as something I use directly every day, but the logic and structure help with the creative flow.
Q: Right now, is your art the primary way you support yourself, or do you have other income sources? How does that balance work for you?
Yes, it is. Everything I do is directly related to my art.
Q: How did you first learn about Greencamp, and what interests you about our community?
I came across the page on Instagram and a while later, I designed an event poster for Greencamp. What I love is how creatives are at the forefront and how strong the community is, bringing creatives together and amplifying voices that might go unheard.
Q: In your opinion, what role do creative communities like Greencamp play in supporting artists?
It’s something I feel is missing in the Nigerian creative industry. We’re meant to help each other grow. Communities foster growth and collaboration, the exchange of ideas and creatives coming together to bring concepts to life.
Q: What’s your observation of how young creatives are adapting—are you seeing more pivot to side hustles, leaving the country, or finding innovative ways to monetize?
It’s all of it. Adapting is a Nigerian thing. Some are working 9–5s, some are leaving. But I think most people are finding more innovative ways to monetize.
Q: How has Nigeria’s current economy directly impacted your ability to create and earn as an artist?
Everything is more expensive now—fuel, electricity, transportation, internet services. All of these directly affect productivity. It hasn’t affected my ability to create, but maybe my productivity. Sometimes, it leads to later delivery times.
Q: AI tools vs. traditional artistry—where do you stand for entertainment content?
I believe AI cannot replace true artistry. AI is meant to assist creativity like YouTube. And we as creatives should treat it as such: a tool to support us.
Q: Which celebrity or brand do you wish to work with?
I have a few. Rema, Wizkid. I’m open to working with everyone, really.
Q: Do you believe ‘your network is your net worth’ in creative fields, or is talent enough?
It’s a bit of a grey area. Your network is your net worth and it isn’t. Talent alone isn’t enough, but with consistency, it can be. Your network has to trust you to give you the best jobs and your talent and work ethic have to deliver. With talent and consistency over time, your work will attract the right people. It’s like a two-headed snake, talent and consistency will most likely lead you to a better network. That’s not to say there aren’t other factors involved.
Q: Which stereotype about creatives do you wish people would stop believing?
That the work is easy! It’s not. Some people see a piece and go, “Isn’t it just to do this and that?” We spend hours or even days, from concept to execution. That’s the one I wish people would stop believing.
Q: Is there someone whose approach to blending photography, video, and design influences how you work? Would you like to give them a shoutout?
There are a few people, but I’d say Cole Bennett.
Q: Kiss, Kill, Marry: Adobe Photoshop, CapCut, Canva.
Marry Photoshop. Kiss CapCut. Kill Canva.
Thank you for taking the time to read this edition of our creator spotlight. We hope this read left you inspired and maybe even a little more connected to the art around you. Stay tuned next month, as we stay committed to bringing brilliant creatives visible to you.
