Nigerian-born and educated, Andrew Dosunmu began his career as a design assistant at Yves Saint Laurent, sharpening the refined visual sense that now defines his work. After moving into photography, filmmaking, and creative direction, he broke out in the United States directing music videos for Isaac Hayes, Tracy Chapman, Maxwell, Aaron Neville, and Wyclef Jean. A fascination with the humanity and beauty of global cultures threads through everything he shoots—from fashion and portraiture to ad campaigns, documentaries, and feature films.

His debut feature Restless City (2011) was followed by Mother of George (2013), which earned Best Cinematography at Sundance for collaborator Bradford Young, and secured Dosunmu Best Director at the 2014 Africa International Film Festival. Subsequent projects include the Sundance-premiering Where Is Kyra? with Michelle Pfeiffer and Kiefer Sutherland, the Netflix original Beauty produced by Lena Waithe, and the Super Bowl film Born to Play (2024) for the NFL, shot in Ghana and widely ranked among the year’s top spots. His 2023 photography book, Monograph, prompted a New Yorker profile that hailed him as a pioneer at the intersection of art and fashion, while his ON Running short Untethered was recognized by both One Show and CLIO. Across mediums, Dosunmu continues to expand his visual storytelling with the curiosity that launched his journey from Lagos to the global stage.