Winifred Mena-Ajakpovi

Winifred Nkiru Mena-Ajakpovi is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, creative entrepreneur, author, and senior Human Resources executive. She gained prominence for her dramatic corporate pivot, transitioning from a highly successful 20-year corporate HR career into an acclaimed movie producer in Nollywood. She is the founder and CEO of WinifredUnusual Productions. Mena-Ajakpovi officially entered film production around 2017, driven by a lifelong passion for the creative arts. Her film company, WinifredUnusual Productions, focuses on high-impact, culturally rich, and female-led storytelling. Her notable works include The Heart and the Crown (2026), The Serpent's Gift (2025), 4-4-44 (Four Four Forty Four) (2022), and Too Old for This (2020). Winifred is an active member of both the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN).