Toka McBaror is a Nigerian filmmaker, producer, movie[2][3][4] and music video director[5][6] born, raised and is based in Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria but originally from Delta State.[7] He received an award nomination for "Kada River" at the 2018 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival in Canada,[8][9] 6 award wins for the movie, Lotanna including: "Best Film", "Best Director", "Best Cinematography", "Best Art Director", "Best Costume" and "Best Sound Editor" at the 2017 Golden Movie Awards.[10][11]
He also has to his awards credits, "Best African Film" and "Best Nollywood Director" from the 2018 Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival, TINFF, which took place in Toronto, Canada.[12] for the movie, The Island, and was again nominated for the "Best Cinematography" and "Best Director" categories at the ZAFAA Global Awards, for his 2017 movie, Lotanna.[13]