John Ogba

This article was born out of a stimulating conversation about the current state of the Nigerian film industry. It took a lot of rewrites to get here, but somehow, it still feels incomplete. However, the point of it remains what the heading claims. So, you’re welcome to have different thoughts about it. (Do share in the comments if you do). Vamos! đŸ’Ș __________ The transfer of the baton of filmmaking across generations is something movie lovers witness through the years.

I couldn’t help it, I just had to praise Gbubemi Ejeye. She certainly deserved her flowers for always putting on a show. And, for me, in Far From Home, she was everything. She had me screaming “Adufe is the real GOAT.” I even tweeted it. Since then, I have followed her every move. Fast forward to today, I’m talking to her about her life and work. Isn’t God awesome..???? So, yes, I had to praise her, and that’s the first thing I did. She welcomed it gracefully. “Thank you.

Like everyone else, I became a fan of KingDavid Ayo-Loto (Kingie) from the moment I encountered him on social media. He practically spoke to my soul and I had tears in my eyes. Of course, I didn’t stop at one video. I mean, who could? His words were like dew on my soul, and I wondered how anyone could manage to have that much impact in less than one minute. Fast forward to a year later, I’m on the phone with him and he’s telling me the story of how it all began.