Guiding the future of African storytelling.

Adewale Ajayi is a senior business and professional services leader and Partner & Head of Tax, Regulatory & People Services at KPMG in Nigeria. His professional experience spans taxation, regulatory matters, global mobility, remuneration and business advisory.

Bukola Agbaminoja is the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board. Her work spans film regulation, legal and regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement and initiatives supporting the development of the wider creative industry.

Asiwaju Femi Adedeji is a business leader associated with Rocklane Group, a Nigerian business group with interests spanning real estate, construction, outdoor advertising, hospitality, engineering and IT, agriculture, and film and entertainment. His experience brings a private sector perspective to the intersection of entrepreneurship, investment, business development and creative enterprise.

Ike Nnaebue is an acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and cultural entrepreneur whose work explores migration, identity, society and African experiences. His documentary No U-Turn received a Special Jury Mention at the Berlin International Film Festival and has screened at international festivals. Beyond filmmaking, he is committed to developing emerging filmmakers and creative talent.

Olatoun Gabi-Williams is a Nigerian journalist, social advocate and cultural advocate whose work spans literature, child welfare, sustainable development and public engagement. She is the founder of Borders Literature Online, a platform dedicated to promoting African literature and the African publishing industry globally. Her work reflects a commitment to the relationship between storytelling, culture, social development and representation.

Judith Audu is a Nigerian filmmaker, producer, director and actress and the CEO of Judith Audu Productions. Her work spans film and television production, with credits including Just Not Married, Blood Sisters, Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman and Shanty Town. Her debut feature as a producer, Just Not Married, was selected for the Toronto International Film Festival. Through her work in production and the creative industry, she continues to contribute to the development and visibility of African stories.

Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy is an award-winning Nigerian screenwriter, producer, story development executive and creative educator with over a decade experience across film and television development. His credits include the AMAA-winning and AMVCA-nominated "The Weekend" (2024), AMVCA-nominated titles "The Razz Guy" and "Three Thieves", as well as the short film "Las Gidi Vice" which screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018. He has worked across story development and screenwriting, including his work with EbonyLife Creative Academy, where he has contributed to the development of emerging screenwriting and creative talent. His experience sits at the intersection of storytelling, creative development and the professional development of African writers and filmmakers.

Kanayo Chuks Okoye is a legal and business advisory professional and Managing Partner at Pentagon Partners. His experience spans corporate and commercial law, transactions, business structuring, governance and advisory services. His perspective brings an important institutional and commercial dimension to AAIFF as the organisation develops partnerships, explores new opportunities and strengthens its long term structure.