Spotlight: Princess Bunmi Mustapha

Funmi Adewoju SuleoduAugust 12, 20251 Mins read

Royal Heritage, Global Vision

Princess Bunmi Mustapha, the driving force behind the AfricanShowcaseMarket Festival, is more than just an event organiser — she’s a bridge between heritage and modern global culture.

Born in Europe but deeply rooted in Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria, Princess Bunmi carries royal lineage on both sides of her family — the Muyigeso/Fidipote and Fusengbuwa royal houses. Her early education included time at Muslim College, Ijebu-Ode, where she developed a deep respect for tradition and community.

Her inspiration for the AfricanShowcaseMarket came after attending the world-famous Ojude-Oba Festival — a celebration of Ijebu heritage that left a lasting mark on her.

That moment sparked her mission to share the vibrancy of African culture with international audiences, while also dreaming of contributing her festival expertise back to Ojude-Oba in the future.

With over two decades in the cultural events arena, Princess Bunmi blends royal dignity, international experience, and a passion for connecting people.

Her work has helped make African art, music, cuisine, and trade a celebrated part of London’s cultural landscape — and she’s only getting started.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs.

She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs.

She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development.

Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work.

Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs. She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs. She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development. Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work. Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.