Folahan Omotileolawa
Cultural Curator | Event Producer | Creative Strategist | Author | Youth Development Advocate
Designing experiences where culture meets education and community impact.
Popularly known as MR SOLDOUT of UNILAG / Tiley Kuti Mandela
Who is Tiley?
About
Folahan Omotileolawa is a Nigerian cultural curator, event producer, creative strategist, author, and youth development advocate building high-impact platforms that connect young people, brands, and communities through culture, creativity, and education.
He is the Founder and CEO of Verified Creative House, producing campus tours, festivals, and community-driven experiences across Nigerian universities and cities — including Student Beach Festival, Student Garri Festival, Snack It Campus Fest, and the Agege International Trade Fair.
He also founded PartyAnimal.buzz, a campus community of 20,000+ students with weekly Thursday talent-showcase gatherings at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), with a long-term vision to become a full party hub and ticketing platform for students.
Folahan leads youth-focused impact initiatives like Empower the Street Foundation and Read & Chillz Book Festival Lagos, and he is currently rolling out the “Garri Boy Shop” campus pop-up partnership with Golden Penny — blending culture, affordability, and brand engagement.
He is the author of “How I Gained Admission into UNILAG”, a 300-level Early Childhood Education student at UNILAG, and a founding member of the Agege DJs Association. Popularly known as Mr SOLDOUT, and called Tiley Kuti Mandela by childhood friends, he continues to redefine how culture can drive education, empowerment, and social change across Africa.
Notable events
- Student Beach Festival (Lagos, Ogun, Delta & Port Harcourt)
- Student Garri Festival
- Snack It Campus Fest
- Agege International Trade Fair
Highlights
- Author of “How I Gained Admission into UNILAG”
- 300-level student of Early Childhood Education (University of Lagos)
- Founding member, Agege DJs Association
- Known as Mr SOLDOUT and called Tiley Kuti Mandela by childhood friends
Folahan Omotileolawa is a Nigerian cultural curator, event producer, creative strategist, author, and youth development advocate building high-impact platforms that connect young people, brands, and communities through culture, creativity, and education.
He is the Founder and CEO of Verified Creative House, producing campus tours, festivals, and community-driven experiences across Nigerian universities and cities — including Student Beach Festival, Student Garri Festival, Snack It Campus Fest, and the Agege International Trade Fair.
He also founded PartyAnimal.buzz, a campus community of 20,000+ students with weekly Thursday talent-showcase gatherings at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), with a long-term vision to become a full party hub and ticketing platform for students.
Folahan leads youth-focused impact initiatives like Empower the Street Foundation and Read & Chillz Book Festival Lagos, and he is currently rolling out the “Garri Boy Shop” campus pop-up partnership with Golden Penny — blending culture, affordability, and brand engagement.
He is the author of “How I Gained Admission into UNILAG”, a 300-level Early Childhood Education student at UNILAG, and a founding member of the Agege DJs Association. Popularly known as Mr SOLDOUT, and called Tiley Kuti Mandela by childhood friends, he continues to redefine how culture can drive education, empowerment, and social change across Africa.
Notable events
- Student Beach Festival (Lagos, Ogun, Delta & Port Harcourt)
- Student Garri Festival
- Snack It Campus Fest
- Agege International Trade Fair
Highlights
- Author of “How I Gained Admission into UNILAG”
- 300-level student of Early Childhood Education (University of Lagos)
- Founding member, Agege DJs Association
- Known as Mr SOLDOUT and called Tiley Kuti Mandela by childhood friends
Focus
What I Do
Production, programming, and partnerships that connect culture to education and community impact.
Event Production & Campus Activations
End-to-end planning and delivery for campus experiences, tours, and large-scale events.
Youth & Cultural Programming
Programs that inspire young people through culture, storytelling, and community-based learning.
Brand & NGO Partnerships
Collaboration strategies that connect brands and NGOs to youth audiences with measurable value.
Community Impact Initiatives
Initiatives that strengthen community engagement, access, and positive outcomes.
Projects
Featured Projects
A few standout initiatives that reflect the work — culture-first, youth-focused, impact-driven.
Mr SOLDOUT Experience
A signature experience blending culture, energy, and community-led impact.
Read & Chillz Book Festival
A youth-friendly festival celebrating books, authors, and creative expression.
Student Festival Tour
Campus tour series connecting students to culture, creativity, and community.
Results
Impact Snapshot
Quick indicators of reach and outcomes — figures can be updated as new data comes in.
18+
Campuses activated
25k+
Youth reached
120+
Authors / creatives supported
30+
Communities impacted
Community
Partners & Collaborators
Brands, NGOs, institutions, and communities I’ve collaborated with.
UNILAG
Student Unions
Community Groups
NGO Partners
Brand Collaborators
Bookings
Let me turn up your event.
For hosting, appearances, club nights, campus events, and brand activations — reach out and let’s lock in.
Trusted by leading partners
Brands, institutions, and communities I’ve collaborated with
