- Sunday Esan has unveiled a movie village in Ibadan, geared toward selling African tradition and indigenous storytelling.
- In response to him, the movie village goes past being a production website, serving as an area to protect African historical past by storytelling.
Yoruba Nollywood stars have celebrated with filmmaker Sunday Esan, CEO of Okiki Movies and Data Worldwide, following the revealing of his movie village in Ibadan.
The filmmaker shared the event on his Instagram web page, posting images and movies of the undertaking. He revealed that the movie village is located on seven acres of land at Idi Ori, Onidundu, Akinyele Native Authorities Space.
Saying the undertaking, he mentioned:
“A brand new chapter has begun for indigenous storytelling as Okiki unveils his Movies Village — a sacred artistic area rooted in African heritage and custom.”
He described the situation as a cultural hub designed to replicate African id and traditions.
“Sitting comfortably on an unlimited 7 acres of land at Idi Ori, Onidundu Akinyele LGA, Ibadan. This conventional setting stands as a robust tribute to our tradition, the place tales of kings, ancestors, spirits, and heritage can come alive of their purest type,” he added.
In response to him, the movie village goes past being a production website, serving as an area to protect African historical past by storytelling.
“Constructed with the essence of African id, the village is greater than a filming location; it’s a cultural sanctuary designed to protect and undertaking the richness of our historical past by movie,” he mentioned.
He additional famous that the power would assist epic productions and genuine storytelling.
“OKIKI FILMS VILLAGE will function a house for epic productions, the place filmmakers can inform genuine tales that resonate throughout generations.”