Biography

Funmbi's career began as a young model for TV commercials and campaigns. She holds a law degree and worked as a Barrister & Solicitor before pursuing her true love for film and TV.

She's worked on Commercials, Documentaries, TV and Film projects across Africa and has a network of cast and crew across the continent.

Her most recent work, Lizard (2020) will premier at the BFI London Film Festival in October.
- IMDb mini biography by: Funmbi Ogunbanwo

A Sundance-winning producer and BAFTA nominee with a decade of experience, she was the first Nigerian woman to produce a film officially selected at the Cannes Film Festival, where My Father’s Shadow received a Caméra d’Or Special Mention. With a background in law, Funmbi is focused on building the ecosystem behind the screen, nurturing homegrown talent and architecting new possibilities for Africa’s creative industries. She leads Fatherland Productions as CEO, a creative studio based in Lagos & South Africa in service to the redefinition of the African Narrative
- IMDb mini biography by: Funmbi Ogunbanwo