Adebayo Adenrele
The Ekiti State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy has collaborated Nollywood actor and actress, Lateef and Adebimpe Adedimeji for the production of a film on the iconic story of the famous Ekiti Parapo War.
The Governor of the State, Biodun Oyebanji, gave the approval in Ado-Ekiti on Monday while playing host to the nollywood couple.
According to the governor, the collaboration would be between the State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy and AL Notions Film Company owned by the couple.
The production, according to the Governor, would tell the story of the war in detail and would be a world-class production.
This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode.
The statement continues, “They will be working with a team from Ekiti State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, led by the Honourable Commissioner of the ministry, Professor Rasaki Ojo Bakare, one of Africa’s most accomplished Artistic Directors.
“Adebimpe Adedimeji, who hails from Ijero-Ekiti, together with her husband said they are excited about the opportunity to lead the project and pledged their unwavering commitment to the film project. They assured that the project will be given utmost attention, adding that the output will be top notch.
“The project, which will utilize Ekiti towns and villages as major shooting locations, is expected to involve many talented and accomplished artistes including those of Ekiti extraction”.