Funmbi Ogunbanwo is a Sundance award-winning producer, entrepreneur and creative business strategist. As co-founder and CEO of Fatherland, she leads a creative powerhouse from Africa, shaping the future of film, television, and digital content.

 

A qualified Barrister & Solicitor at 20, she traded the courtroom for the dynamic world of film and television, drawn by a deep desire to connect with people through creative storytelling. Her production credits span a diverse portfolio, from feature films to influential campaigns for global brands including Google, Goldman Sachs, Nestlé, PZ Cussons, MTN, Farfetch, and Visa. She was Associate Producer and Project Manager on the feature film ‘Banana Island Ghost,’ which garnered critical acclaim and an AMVCA award nomination for Best Comedy.

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She also worked at MultiChoice as a Commissioning Editor, which broadened her corporate experience in film. This role allowed her to refine her content development and production skills, further strengthening her strategic leadership in shaping the future of Africa's creative industry.