Funmilayo Omikunle is a Nigerian filmmaker, actor, and writer known for her deep commitment to storytelling with moral depth and cultural resonance. After a successful career in education, she transitioned into Nollywood, applying her background as a teacher to her creative work. Omikunle has written, produced, and appeared in numerous films that blend traditional Yoruba cultural wisdom with contemporary themes. Her projects include Maleeka (2022), Madami (2022), The Secret Behind Our Marriage (2023), and Oranlola (2025), each reflecting her interest in using cinema to educate, inspire, and preserve cultural insight. She has established a reputation for thoughtful, socially engaged storytelling that aims to shape a more humane and equitable society through film. Her work highlights the power of narrative to both entertain and uplift audiences.
Primary craft
acting, production, writing
Birth date
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Latest project
Segilola (The Villain)
Awards
0 wins, 0 nominations
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
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| 2026 | Segilola (The Villain) | crew |
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