Kemi Lala Akindoju

Kemi 'Lala' Akindoju is an accomplished producer, casting director, actor, and CEO of The Make It Happen Productions, based in Lagos and the UK. With nearly 20 years in the industry, she has produced notable works like "Gangs of Lagos" and "The Black Book," and has acted in over 100 stage productions. As a casting director, her credits include Disney's "Iwájú" and the Sundance-winning "Lizard." She previously worked as a Senior Development Executive at Amazon Prime Video Nigeria, shaping local content strategies. Lala is a recipient of various accolades, including the Africa Magic Trailblazer Award and is involved in teaching and coaching in the industry.