Olawumi Fajemirokun

As the head of Come On Naija Productions, she creates cinema that honors local culture. She co-wrote and produced the hit movie Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story, which explored the Igbo apprenticeship system and became a massive favorite on Netflix. Most recently, she executive produced Ìwé Àlà: An Ojude Oba Story, a film celebrating the famous Ojude Oba festival of Ijebu Ode.

Beyond filmmaking, Olawumi drives major social change. As Executive Director of the Oladele Fajemirokun Foundation, she leads efforts to improve education, healthcare, and nutrition. Her work has directly empowered over 100,000 people across Nigeria.