Directed by Adeola Clarence Fadola, Google's latest spot, "Dinner Date," is a vibrant exploration of modern connection looking through the lens of Gen Z love in Nigeria. The commercial captures the "sweet, cheesy, and naive" essence of young romance, using Google Search as the silent enabler of that perfect evening.

Fadola, known for his experimental and bold visual storytelling, collaborated with Ogilvy South Africa and Wishbones Africa to bring this "refreshing" narrative to life. The spot emphasizes how simple queries—ranging from quick gift ideas to the fastest route from Yaba to Akoka—can bring people closer together.

Editorial Team

Director: Adeola Clarence Fadola (@adeola.fadola)

Cinematographer: Daniel Attoh (@danielattoh_)

Storyboard Artist: Abas (@abas.psd)

Director’s Shadow: Prince Suasie (@prince_suasie)

Stills Photographer: Sunmisola Olorunnisola

Eyitayo Adebayo (@eyitayo_adebayo)

Ogundare Temiloluwa (@thetemi_o)

Editor: Murad Suleman

Colorist: Josh Borrill (@joshborrill.mov)

VFX Artist: Joshua Motx (@joshua.motx)

Sound Design: The Other Throne (@theotherthrone)

Agency: Ogilvy South Africa (Creative Partner: Mpumi Guliwe; Digital Conceptual Art Director: Nicolas Augustus)

Production Company: Wishbones Africa (Executive Producer: Sugnet Toerien; Producer: Chris Friend)

Client (Google): Monica Kang’uru (Product Marketing Manager); Nanjala Misiko (Consumer Apps Lead)