Oyebanji approves film production on Ekiti Parapo War

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has given state government support for the production of a film on the iconic story of the famous Ekiti Parapo War.

The film will delve into the epic struggle and triumph of the Ekiti people against injustice and oppression.

At a meeting in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, early this week the Governor approved a collaboration between the State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy and AL Notions Film Company, owned by Nollywood couple Lateef and Adebimpe Adedimeji, for the film production.

The Governor stated that the film would narrate the war’s story in detail and assured that it would be a world-class production.

According to a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the project will be fully funded by the private sector and led by AL Notions Film Company, producers of the Lisabi epic movie.

They will work alongside a team from the Ekiti State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, headed by the Honourable Commissioner, Prof. Rasaki Ojo Bakare, one of Africa’s most accomplished artistic directors.

Adebimpe Adedimeji, who hails from Ijero-Ekiti, expressed excitement about the opportunity to lead the project alongside her husband. They pledged their unwavering commitment to ensuring the project’s success and assured that the production output would be of the highest quality.

The film, which will feature Ekiti towns and villages as major shooting locations, is expected to involve many talented and accomplished artistes, including those of Ekiti origin.