Kemi Lala Akindoju

Biography

Kemi Lala Akindoju is an award-winning actor, producer, and casting director with over 15 years of experience in Nollywood. She previously served as the Senior Movies Creative Executive for Amazon Studios Nigeria, where she oversaw the development of original films. An alum of Berlinale Talents and the International Visitor Leadership Program, Akindoju has worked on major projects like Prime Video’s Gangs of Lagos (2023) and Netflix’s The Black Book (2023). As founder of Make It Happen Productions, she is dedicated to producing authentic African stories that challenge societal norms.

Known For

The Black Book
Gangs of Lagos
Òlòtūré
Your Excellency
The Ghost And The House Of Truth
Still Water Runs Deep
The Royal Hibiscus Hotel
In the Shadows of Good Fortune
Potato Potahto
Suru L'ere

Top Movie Credits

Gangs of Lagos Co-Producer
Òlòtūré Blessing