Wande Thomas is the Founder and Creative Director of Urbangidi, a leading African creative media and film company that houses Madeaux Africa (Menisms, Peeker) and Urbangidi Showtime. A storyteller, communications expert, and acclaimed TV and film director, he has shaped some of the continent’s most impactful modern stories. His filmography includes Lara of Lagos, Napped, The Smart Money Woman (Season 2), Under the Influence (Showmax Original, 2024), and Close of Business (Africa Magic, 2025). Before film, Wande crafted campaigns for major brands like Access Bank, Delta Soap, and Nestlé, and produced Falz’s globally recognized video This is Nigeria. Armed with degrees in Computer Science and Enterprise Systems Management, he fuses creativity with structure applying people, process, and technology to storytelling. A firm believer in African self-sufficiency, Wande uses film and media to reimagine the modern African identity. His work sits at the crossroads of creativity, culture, and strategy, challenging brands, audiences, and creators to think deeper about who we are and what we can become.